4-Block Cycle 3
This is a 16 week cycle of 2 each alternating 4-week blocks of strength and classic lift emphasis using the original format of the Catalyst Athletics online training program.
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Sample Week
Week 1 Day 1 Monday
Week 1S1
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- Back squat - 83% x 3 x 5
- Snatch deadlift - 110% (of sn) x 3 x 3
- Push press - 80% x 5 x 5
- Pull-ups - 3 x 10 (add weight if needed)
- Weighted sit-ups (DB or plate behind neck) - 3 x 10
- Lateral planks - 3 x max
Week 1S1
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Week 1 Day 2 Tuesday
3 rounds for time of:
20 1-arm KB swing (10 each side) - 30% BW
20 GHD sit-ups
5 box jumps - mid-thigh +
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- Muscle snatch - heavy single
- Tall clean + push press + push jerk - 50% (of clean) x 2 x 4
3 rounds for time of:
20 1-arm KB swing (10 each side) - 30% BW
20 GHD sit-ups
5 box jumps - mid-thigh +
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Week 1 Day 3 Wednesday
3 rounds for time of:
25 kipping pull-ups
20 knees to elbows
15 sandbag Zercher power cleans - 45% BW
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- Front squat - 73% x 3 x 5
- Snatch pull - 100% x 3 x 3
- Rack jerk behind neck - heavy single; 85% of single x 1 x 3
3 rounds for time of:
25 kipping pull-ups
20 knees to elbows
15 sandbag Zercher power cleans - 45% BW
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Week 1 Day 5 Friday
4 rounds for time of:
250 m row
30 sit-ups
30 flutter-kicks
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- Tall snatch + 2 snatch balance - heaviest for day; 85% of single x 1 x 3
- Overhead squat - heavy single; 85% of single x 2 x 3
- Chin-ups - 3 x 12 (add weight if needed)
4 rounds for time of:
250 m row
30 sit-ups
30 flutter-kicks
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Week 1 Day 6 Saturday
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- Snatch - heavy single
- Clean & jerk - heavy single
- Back squat - heavy single
- Ab work of choice
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