More FAQ…
1. I don’t have jerk blocks, how should I complete the prescribed reps?
Build, or buy, jerk blocks (did you really expect a different answer?). If you have a squat rack, you can do squats, presses, etc. If you have jerk blocks, you can do everything you can do on a squat rack AND do jerks (and pulls). If you have 2 sets of jerk blocks, or build enough pieces, you will also have a perfect setup for Jerk Recoveries (hint, hint).
For weightlifters, jerk blocks are mission critical. Either buy a set or make them. But the other, much less desirable answer if you absolutely do not have them right this second, is what I posted in the comments a couple of days ago: do a jerk, bring it down quickly and rack it. Wait five seconds, un-rack, jerk, repeat.
2. How do I do a snatch off the blocks from the power position?
Watch this:
WL:
1) Snatch from blocks (power position): work to a 3rm (drop each rep and reset quickly) – 1×3@95%, 1×3@90%
2) Snatch: 5×3@90% of 3rm from Tuesday (non-T&G, reset quickly after drop)
Accessories:
1) 3-Stop Snatch Pull (2 count pause at each position): 5×3@90% of 3rm from Tuesday
2) 5 SN Grip Behind-the-Neck Push Press + 3 Overhead Squats: work to a 1rm for Complex – 1×5+3@95%, 1×5+3@90%.
Question not related to the workout.
If life gets in the way and I have to go visit my parents for a couple of weeks and have no access to bumper plates, would you suggest to restart the entire training cycle or pick up where I left off?
WL
1.) 75 kg. didn’t get into the groove with the new technique until back off sets.
2.) 90 kg 1 fail
Acc
1.) 119
2.) 95 kg, only push press. left wrist was screaming at me on the OH squats. Time for wrist wraps..
wl
1)220 + 10 last week HIT IT!, dubs at 225 and 230 all PRs from this position
2)215
acc
1)260
2)205
all drops done
damn strong snatchs at the power position…
WL
1) 3x65kg (1×67,5kg)
2.) Did not do last tuesday so I did: 45-50-55-60-62,6kg
Acc
1.) 85kg
2.) 62,5kg + Dropsets.
No Blocks, Power Position though: 225
Snatches from ground: 200…felt amazing
Pulls: 250
PP + OHS: 215
drops done
WL:
1)155 +5 from last week. I can feel myself drop faster under the bar with this new technique.
2)135 – My first rep of every set is decent, unlike what it was a week ago
acc
1)275
2)185 +20 from last week. Was a struggle though.
(lbs)
1) 90 (+5)
2) 90
1) 105#
2) 120 (+5)
Everything was a struggle today.
WL
1) 165
2) 2×3 @ 155, 3×3 @ 165 (3,2,1)
Accessory
1) 205
2) 155