Laura Loves Lift

12 weeks | $29 | Web, Text, Excel

This is a 12-week cycle that peaks for competition (or max snatch and clean & jerk testing) at the end of week 12. The first 8 weeks use complexes and pull variations to build strength and proper positions, and the last 4 weeks use on the minute singles to prepare for competition.

Volume: Moderate
Intensity: Moderate

Good For:

Competition prep
Improving pulling position/balance
Overall strength for the lifts

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Sample Week

Week 1 Day 1 Monday
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Power Snatch + Hang Snatch (mid-thigh) – 70% x 1+2 x 2, 75% x 1+2 x 5
Floating Halting Snatch Deadlift on Riser (mid-thigh / 3 sec) – 80% x 5 x 3
Back Squat (pause first 2 reps 3 sec) – 65% x 5 x 4

A1. Weighted Plank - 3 x 20-30 sec
A2. Weighted Glute Bridge - 3 x 10

This is a 12-week cycle that peaks for competition (or max snatch and clean & jerk testing) at the end of week 12. The first 8 weeks use complexes and pull variations to build strength and proper positions, and the last 4 weeks use on the minute singles to prepare for competition.

Volume: Moderate
Intensity: Moderate

Good For:
Competition prep
Improving pulling position/balance
Overall strength for the lifts

Laura Loves Lift – Week 1 of 12

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Week 1 Day 2 Tuesday
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Snatch High-Pull + Snatch with No Jump – 60% x 1+2 x 6
Jerk Bnk + Jerk – 70% x 2+1, 75% x 2+1 x 5
Jerk Support (10 sec) – HS

A1. 1-Arm DB Row - 4 x 12-15
A2. Deadbug - 4 x 10+/side

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Week 1 Day 3 Wednesday
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Power Clean + Hang Clean (mid-thigh) + Jerk – 70% x 1+2+1, 75% x 1+2+1 x 5
Floating Halting Clean Deadlift on Riser (mid-thigh / 3 sec) – 80% x 5 x 3
Front Squat (pause first 2 reps 3 sec) – 65% x 3 x 3
Weighted Side Plank - 3 x 20-30 sec

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Week 1 Day 4 Thursday
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Rest day

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Week 1 Day 5 Friday
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Snatch High-Pull + Snatch + Overhead Squat – 70% x 1+1+1, 75% x 1+1+1 x 2, 80% x 1+1+1, 80% x 1+1+1, 80% x 1+1+1, 80% x 1+1+1
Clean Pull to Hold + Clean + Power Jerk + Jerk – 70% x 1+1+1+1, 75% x 1+1+1+1 x 2, 80% x 1+1+1+1, 80% x 1+1+1+1, 80% x 1+1+1+1, 80% x 1+1+1+1
Back Squat - 72% x 5 x 3

A1. Pull-ups - 4 x max
A2. V-ups - 4 x max

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