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HGX Intermural Open Feb 28-March 14

Strong First Workshop March 8th 10am-12pm & 1-5pm

HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness

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General Warm-Up: (6-8 minutes)

2:00 Cardio Choice

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20 seconds, Each Movement

-Alternating Arm Swings

-Back Slaps

-Wrist Circles

-Trunk Rotations

-Hip Circles

-Bow and Bend

-Down Dog Toe Touches

-Quarter Squat Reactive Jumps

Specific Barbell Prep and Primer (8-10 minutes)

With Empty Barbell

3 Hang Muscle Snatch

3 Snatch Grip Push-Press

3 Overhead Squat

3 Hang Power Snatch

3 Hang Squat Snatch

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Add Loads so that the barbell is off the floor

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2 Sets: With Light Loads

1 Pause Snatch (2 sec @ the Knee)

1 Slow Pull Snatch

1 Snatch

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Build to Starting Weights

Snatch (Every 90 seconds x 10 Sets
1 Squat Snatch @ 70%+)

Consistency & Technique: Use this session to dial in positioning, speed, and bar path under moderate load.

Build as Needed: Start at 70% and gradually increase if movement quality remains sharp.

Efficient Receiving Position: Catch the bar with control, stabilize, and stand up with confidence.

Back Squat (Every 3:00 minutes x 3 Sets
3 Reps @ 85-90%
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Top Off the Tank: This session is designed to prepare for upcoming 10RM (next week) and 5RM (two weeks out).

Heavy Across: All sets should be at or above 85% to build confidence and strength before testing.

Focus on Bracing & Speed: Maintain tight core engagement and controlled descent with a strong, explosive drive out of the bottom.

Optional Accessories (Checkmark)

For Quality:

6:00 Tabata (:20 On/:10 Off)

-Single Leg Wall Sit

*Change legs each :20 window, so 6 sets per leg.

5 x 15 GHD Reverse Hypers (Medball Loaded)
Fight to keep each of the single leg Wall-Sit unbroken. Again, this is 6 sets of :20 per leg, alternating through the tabata.