Last Few Days

10/22/09

-Croc Breath, Hollow Practice

-Pull Up 37LBSx1 - 8 sets
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-2KB Clean/Squat/Press 24/24KGx5 - 5 sets
-2 KB Snatch 16/16KGx10 - 2 sets, 20/20KGx10

-Mod Brettzel, ASLR, Ext Hip Rot Stretch

10/24/09

-Croc Breath, Z drills

-TGU BWx1/1 - 2 sets

-Pistol BW(roll out)x1/1 - 3 sets, 16KGx2/2 - 3 sets
The bell was racked opposite side and PP Face Wall Squats between weighted sets.

-Snatch vo2(36:36) 16KGx18 - 12 sets
This is just killin' me. Much tougher for me than the 15:15.

-Mod Brettzel

10/25/09

-Croc Breath, Closed Chain Dorsi(right), Pump/Pry, PP Face Wall Squat, Hanging Sh Pack
Lots of movement prep, but little things make the difference and I need to work on this stuff.

-Pull Up BWx5 - 3 sets, BWx3 - 3 sets
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-2KB BUC+S 20/20KGx4 - 3 sets
-2KB Clean(hold last rep 20-30 sec) 24/24KGx5, 24/24KGx10 - 2 sets

-ASLR, Mod Brettzel, Ext Hip Rot Stretch

Already feeling much better with everything since the vo2 switch over. Double bell work is feeling smoother. I videoed some double snatched a few days ago and was happy with the form. The pull ups are also feeling much stronger since the switch in form. That's it for today.

First Day of 36:36 - 10/20/09

-Croc Breath

-TGU BWx1/1, BUTGU 16KGx1/1 - 2 sets
The BW get ups has some breakdown drill in them for movement prep. The BU felt good for the first time back in a bit.

-Snatch vo2(36:36) 16KGx18 - 10 sets
Much tougher than I thought it would be(I wanted to get 15 but slowed down). I've messed around with this before but never tested for it and actually completed a cycle. This should be fun.

That's it for now. Got a little Z in later in the evening.

Here's the Weekend

10/17/09

Movement Prep - Croc Breath, Z Drills

-Pull Up BWx4 - 4 sets
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-2KB Clean/Squat 24/24KGx5 - 4 sets
Felt good moving with 2 bells...but needs more practice.

-Pistol 12KGx1/1 - 4 sets
KB held by horns for counter balance/5-10 sec pause in the hole while lengthening back before driving up.
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-2KB Snatch 16/16KGx10 - 4 sets
Again, felt good but needs more practice.

-Mod Brettzel, Pump/Pry, PP Face Wall Squat

10/18/09

Movement Prep - Croc Breath, Z Drills, Fast and Loose

-TGU(Press to Elbow) BWx5/5 - 3 sets

-Snatch vo2 Cadence Test 16KGx30 in 5th min(3 more than test on 9/5/09)
This will put me at 18 reps/36 sec for next cycle.

That's it. Thinking vo2 work will be on Tues/Sat and tension and 2KB work on Thurs/Sun.

A Few Days Split w/ Some Rest

The first session is from a little over a week ago but I haven't logged it yet. Here it is.

10/8/09

Movement Prep - Croc Breath, Z Drills, PP Face Wall Squat

-TGU(Press to Elbow) BWx3/3

-Pull Up BWx4 - 4 sets
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-2KB BUFS 20/20x5, 24/24x3 - 3 sets

-2KB Swing 24/24x10 - 5 sets
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-BUP 24x3/3, 28x1/1 - 4 sets

-Brettzel, ASLR

After this one I tool about a week off and focused on Lots of R and I phase Z.

10/15/09

Movement Prep - Croc Breath, T-spine Glides, Pelvic Circles

-Snatch vo2(15:15) 16KGx7 - 80 sets
Felt real strong. Probably could have went another 5-10 min.

-Mod Brettzel, ASLR

Next phase will be 36:36 vo2, Pistols and Pull Ups, and practice with various 2 KB drills. That's it for now.

Tuesdays Training - 10/6/09

Big day on the snatches today so not much else.

Movement Prep - Croc Breath, Power Position Face the Wall Squat, Hanging Sh Pack

-Pistol Practice (roll out at the bottom) BWx3/3 - 3 sets,(hardstyle) 16KGx1/1 - 3 sets
The hardstyle reps were racked on the opposite side of the down leg. I'm able to control the roll outs in a much slower fashion than a week ago.

-Snatch vo2max(15:15) 16KGx7 - 70 sets
Feelin' good! I slowed on my right side just a bit on the last few sets because of a little tear. Very weird, the callous ripped in 2 different spots but didn't come completely off. Saturday should bring the 80 sets and I will move to the 36:36 protocol.

-Fast and Loose Drills

That's it!

Another Week of Training

I'd like to update a little more than once/week but that's all I seem to be getting lately. The sets are getting high on the vo2 max days so that is the bulk of the work on those days and the other day or two is focused on tension drills. Lots of Z, Fast and Loose, and other mobility work throughout the week...trying to get a little something in everyday. Here's the week.

9/29/09

Movement Prep - Croc Breath, Hollow Position Practice

-Pull Up BWx4 - 3 sets
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-2KB BUFS and Press 16/16KGx5,4,4

-Snatch vo2max(15:15) 16KGx7 - 53 sets
These were hard today. Tough to stay fast at the end.

-Brettzel

10/1/09

Movement Prep - Croc Breath, Z-Drills

-TGU(flat to elbow) BWx5/5 - 3 sets
Tougher on right, focus on slow movement and engaging lat.

-Pull Up 10LBSx3 - 4 sets
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-Pistol(slow neg then roll out) BWx3/3 - 4 sets

-1 Arm Swing 24KGx20(10 left/10 right) - 5 sets
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-2KB BUC and Hold attempts
The 32's were a no go. I could get the 28's to stick for a few seconds

10/4/09

Movement Prep - Croc Breath, Z Drills, Power Position Face the Wall Squat
The squat is from the Kettlebells for Power Athletes DVD Brett Jones and Jeff O'Connor put out. Very cool move, basically you back a few inches from the wall, hold a chest expander behind your back, and squat. This move really opens the chest and fires the upper erectors, good stuff!

-Pull Up Practice
Just messing around with some various grips and drills. I found out the goose neck position is tough and hanging shoulder packs are something I need.

-Snatch vo2max(15:15) 16KGx7 - 58 sets
Felt much better than Tues.

-BU Rack Walk 20/20KGx15ft or so
I like it!

-Hanging Sh Pack, Brettzel, ASLR, Power Position Face the Wall Squat

Good week! Lately I've been trying to end with mobility and flexibility work and have notice a nice change in the way I feel when I'm not training.