23/04/25 Wednesday Workout of the Day
- Aaron Marcelino
- Apr 19
- 2 min read
Warm-Up Flow
Body Heat + Mobility (5-7 min)
2:00 Cardio Choice
:20/:20 Samson Lunge
10 PVC Pipe Pass Throughs
:15/:15 Standing PVC Pipe Prayer Stretch
General Prep (4-6 min)
2 Sets: For Quality
10/10 Alternating Arm Swings
5 Hang Muscle Snatch + 5 Overhead Squats + 6-8 Reactive Quarter Squat Jumps
Specific Barbell Prep (5-7 min)
*Add Loads: Barbell off the floor
Build over the Course of 3-4 sets to 70-75% performing Complex
Squat Snatch
Hang Squat Snatch
Squat Snatch
Weightlifting
Snatch Complex
Every 2:00 x 5 Sets
Squat Snatch
Hang Squat Snatch
Squat Snatch
1 Set @ 75%
2 Sets @ 80%
1 Set @ 85%
1 Set @ 85%+
% is Based on 1RM Squat Snatch
This complex must be unbroken. If you feel good, you may build over 85% on the final lift
Stimulus: Weightlifting Proficiency / Speed + Power Development
This is meant to be a focused weightlifting day, building confidence in the Snatch
RPE: 6/10 *Loading is high, but overall fatigue on the body should be low
Level 2:
Every 2:00 x 5 Sets
Squat Snatch
Hang Squat Snatch
Squat Snatch
Starting @ 70% and building to a heavy for the day
Level 1:
Every 2:00 x 5 Sets
3 Hang Power Snatch
3 Overhead Squats
*add a 1-2 sec Pause in Overhead Squat to reinforce good positions and stability for new athletes
Working positions and keeping things light, build awareness around hip extension, bar path, and overhead strength + stability
Strength
Back Squat
Back Squat
Every 3:00 x 6 Sets
Set 1: 5 Reps @ 80%
Set 2: 3 Reps @ 85%
Set 3: 1 Rep @ 90%
Set 4: 5 Reps @ 80%
Set 5: 3 Reps @ 85%
Set 6: 1 Rep @ 95%
% is Based on 1RM Back Squat
Stimulus: Absolute Strength Development
We are building those percentages over the course of this cycle and continuing to become more and more consistent at heavier loads on the barbell
RPE: 7/10 *Loading is high, but overall fatigue on the body should be low
Mobility
PRVN Recovery #9
1:00/1:00 Couch Stretch
1:00/1:00 Crossbody Lat Stretch
1;00/1:00 Single Leg Forward Fold
Optional Accessories
3 Sets: For Quality
:30-:45 Sorenson Hold

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