Week 1 of the Oly Open

The first week of the Oly Open is a 5RM Overhead Squat – love it! First – you are taking this from the rack. Wear weightlifting shoes and a belt.

Play with your grip, but I recommend a fairly narrow grip. Use a grip as narrow as your mobility will allow. The video below is very good – take all the advice he provides. Fill your lungs, push up on the bar and keep a stable stance.

If your mobility is good, you should be able to squat whatever you put over your head.

Because this is a 5 rep max, you will need to be smart about how many attempts you take. Like the 20 rep max, you don’t want to warm up every 10 pounds. If your goal is 125, I would use bar for 5, 3 at 55, 3 at 655, 3 at 95. Then 2s at 105, 115 and 125. Then go for my lift at 125. If you fail…well, don’t fail.

Workout of the Day

7 Rounds

5 Deadlifts 185/115

3 Bar Facing Burpees

7 Rounds

5 Power Cleans 135/85

3 Bar Facing Burpees

7 Rounds

5 Power Snatch 95/65

3 Bar Facing Burpees