Thursday, February 27, 2014

Open Workout 14.1

The first open workout is here, and admittedly it's making me a bit nervous.

10 Minute AMRAP:
30 double unders
15 snatches @ 75#

These are two movements that I think I can move well through, but I'm worried about red lining after a few rounds.  I know I can do 30 double-unders unbroken (most of the time, if I'm not flustered), but as soon as I get to the Snatches, it's going to burn my shoulders out.  By round 4-5, I'm sure it's going to burn out my grip strength and shoulder strength.

The "conventional wisdom" is:
  • Pace the first 5 minutes and keep the breathing even
  • Muscle snatch as long as you can, then power snatch
  • Hook grip the hell out of the bar to preserve grip strength
  • Keep a good form on the snatch (don't round the back or "lever") or you'll burn out faster
  • Take a breath and reset before each set of double unders
Anyways, here's hoping that I survive it!  I'm hoping for 6, maybe 7 rounds, if I can rock it.

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