04/02/26 Wednesday Workout of the Day
- Aaron Marcelino
- Jan 31
- 2 min read
Warm-Up Flow
General Prep
2:00 Cardio Choice
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2 Sets For Quality
10 Dead-Bugs
10 Bird-Dogs
Specific Prep:
2 Sets: Empty Barbell
6 Tall Muscle Cleans
6 Back Squats
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2 Sets: Empty Barbell
3 Position Power Clean (High Hang, Hang, Low Hang)
5 Push Press
7 Back Squats
5 Wall Balls
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2 Sets @ Light Weight
1 Power Clean + 3 Push Press + 5 Back Squats
5 Wall Balls
Barbell Loading:
*Bring the Barbell to the Rack for Back squats and build to 65% with 2 sets of 3 Reps, then weight on the bar.
Strength
Back Squats
Every 3:00 x 4 Sets
Set 1: 5 Reps @ 65%
Set 2: 5 Reps @ 70%
Set 3: 3 Reps @ 75%
Set 4: Max Reps @ 80%
*Perform the max reps set to an RPE 9 (1 rep in tank).
% is Based on 1RM Back Squat
Score = Reps Completed at 80%
Record Weights in Notes
Goal: 8+ Reps (15 Rep Cap)
Strength Conditioning
"The Swanson Protocol"
Every 3:00 x 4 Sets
3 Power Clean + 5 Push Press
20 Unbroken Wall Balls
Barbell Complex: Tng Power Cleans + working at 70-80% of Push Press 1RM
Wall Balls: 9/6kg, 10/9ft
*unbroken matters more than load
Objectives, Stimulus, Workout Strategy and Movement Modifications:
Goal: Complete each set by the 1:30-1:45 mark on the clock, then adjust loads
Stimulus: Strength and Muscular Endurance
Workout RPE: 7.5/10
Primary Objective: Execute smooth, efficient barbell cycling building loads to 80% of 1RM Push Press
Secondary Objective: Complete all wall balls unbroken each set
RX+:
Every 3:00 x 4 Sets
3 Power Clean + 5 Push Press
20 Unbroken Wall Balls
Barbell Complex: Tng Power Cleans + working at 70-80% of Push Press 1RM
Wall Balls: 12/9kg, 10/9ft
*unbroken matters more than load
Level 2:
Every 3:00 x 4 Sets
3 Power Clean + 5 Push Press
15 Unbroken Wall Balls
Barbell Complex: Power Cleans + working at 70-80% of Push Press 1RM
Wall Balls: 9/6kg, 10/9ft
*unbroken matters more than load
Level 1:
Every 3:00 x 4 Sets
3 Hang Power Clean + 5 Push Press
15 Unbroken Wall Balls
Barbell Complex: Power Cleans + working at 70-80% of Push Press 1RM
Wall Balls: 6/4kg, 10/9ft
*unbroken matters more than load
Mobility
PRVN Mobility #1
1:00/1:00 Tall Dragon Stretch
1:00/1:00 Scorpion Stretch
1:00 Seated Chest Stretch
1:00/1:00 Single Leg Forward Fold
Optional Accessories
For Quality
3 Sets:
16 Overhead Rotational Medball Slam (8/side)
15m Sled Push, For Load

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