New Week, New Numbers - Training Progression: Week 7, Day 1

A.M. Session

Back Squat
1 Set of 3 Reps @ 60%
1 Set of 3 Reps @ 70%
1 Set of 3 Reps @ 80%
1 Set of 3 Reps @ 85%
1 Set of 3 Reps @ 90%
1 Set of 3 Reps @ 80%
1 Set of 3 Reps @ 85%
1 Set of 2 Reps @ 90%

Snatch
1 Set of 2 Reps @ 60%
1 Set of 2 Reps @ 70%
1 Set of 2 Reps @ 80%
4 Sets of 2 Reps @ 85%

Behind the Neck Push Jerk
1 Set of 3 Reps @ 60%
1 Set of 3 Reps @ 65%
1 Set of 3 Reps @ 70%
1 Set of 1 Rep @ 75%
1 Set of 3 Reps @ 65%
1 Set of 3 Reps @ 70%

P.M. Session

Clean + Jerk
1 Set of 2 Cl. + 1 Jr. @ 60%
1 Set of 2 Cl. + 1 Jr. @ 70%
1 Set of 2 Cl. + 1 Jr. @ 80%
3 Sets of 2 Cl. + 1 Jr. @ 85%

Snatch Deadlift
1 Set of 5 Reps @ 90%
1 Set of 3 Reps @ 100%
1 Set of 2 Reps @ 100% + 5kg

1 Set of 5 Reps @ 90%
1 Set of 3 Reps @ 100%
1 Set of 2 Reps @ 100% + 5kg

1 Set of 5 Reps @ 90%
1 Set of 3 Reps @ 100%
1 Set of 2 Reps @ 100% + 5kg

1 Set of 5 Reps @ 90%
1 Set of 3 Reps @ 100%
1 Set of 2 Reps @ 100% + 5kg

Front Squat
1 Set of 3 Reps @ 60%
1 Set of 3 Reps @ 70%
1 Set of 3 Reps @ 80%
1 Set of 1 Rep @ 85%
3 Sets of 1 Rep @ 90%

Daily Volume: 121
Weekly Volume: 121

Well, a new week with higher numbers!  Here are the new numbers that I'm basing my percentages off of:

Snatch: 108kg
C&J: 125kg
Back Squat: 156kg
Front Squat: 135kg

The combination of the new weights plus having a case of the Monday's made today pretty tough.  I was only able to get one back squat at 90%.  Today's snatch session was one to try and easily forget.  Only hit half of my reps @ 85%.  I suspect, as has been the case the past few weeks, training will become easier as the week progresses.

The cleans were solid, but my jerks were still a struggle.  On one of my cleans, I caught it forward and got pinned for a second at the bottom, but was still able to stand the weight up.  Just weeks ago, it would've been a pipe dream to stand a clean up after getting pinned at 85%.  I'll take that!

Front squats were solid as well.  My first 90% at the new weights was tough, but strong, so I decided to go for a new pr (just 1kg! HA!) on my second set.  Ended up bailing at the bottom.  HAHA!  Pretty much blew my load after that and missed my last attempt after going back down to 90%.

A looooong and frustrating day at times, but a lot of hard work, which is always a win!  The time also went quickly since Greg, Sam and I all trained together on the same bar.  We all work well together and  I enjoy their company and humor in between tough sets.  My training video today has nothing to do with me.  Instead, it's all about Greg!  He's been performing very well as of late and things are starting to click for him.  This past weekend, Greg hit some huge PR's during the meet, so hopefully he can use this momentum and spring bored him to the next level!