Aimee's Three

Catalyst Athletics

Olympic Lifting, Functional Fitness, Weightlifting
Coach
Aimee Anaya Everett

This is a 3-day program with an optional 4th technical day each week, written by International Coach Aimee Anaya Everett

Aimee's Three program is a good choice for the masters athlete, a CrossFit athlete looking to supplement his or her CrossFit training, someone who just wants to train for fun, or someone who is looking for a complete weightlifting program but who can't commit to 5 training days.

Aimee's Three focuses on gaining strength in the Olympic lifts through working positional strength, technique/movement, and confidence in the snatch, clean & jerk, and related exercises. You will start at lower percents and continue to improve mentally, physically and technically over the weeks.

You have the ability to train and communicate virtually alongside teammates (not required) for support and competition where you will learn to work hard, improve your movement and your mindset.

Please note: This is a non-coached 13-week program, and you will NOT receive video review and feedback, or coaching. However, Aimee will read and answer questions posted to the message board periodically.

*please scroll down to see answers to many questions you may have

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PROGRESS
With a solid plan for the 13 weeks, and proven progressions, you will be able to set goals and work to make progress towards those goals mentally and physically. You will gain strength, consistency, efficiency in movement, confidence. With hard work and dedication and if you follow to the plan, you will be on your way to real progress!
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A PLAN
This program will starts at lower percent and higher volume. As weeks progress percents will increase as volume decreases. You will have a back-off week at weeks 5, 9, and 13. You will have an opportunity for heavy singles at weeks 8 and maxes week 12. You will also have warm-up/accessory support, & movement videos so you know exactly what to do
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GUIDANCE and EXPERIENCE
This program is written by USAW International Coach Aimee Anaya Everett. Although this is a non-coached program, you are able to train virtually alongside others and comment and communicate with each other for guidance and support.
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Programming 3 days per week
This is a 3-day program with an optional 4th technical day written by International Coach Aimee Anaya Everett.
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Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos to guide your training and help you visualize and understand the movement you will be doing for each exercise.
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Virtual Community
Even if you are training alone in your garage or basement, you will have a community of lifters you can connect with through the message boards!
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Get your programming and track your workouts in the industry-leading app. It will calculate your percents and track every rep for every workout.
Equipment
Required
barbell, plates, squat rack
Recommended
dumbells or kettlebells, bands, and blocks
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 13-week program
Sunday
Week 1 Day 1

warm-up

A

Aimee's WARM-UP day #1

This warm-ups I provide each day is a minimal amount of warming up to prepare you for your training day. You can switch it up as you need to based on your body, your limitations, or any aches and pains and/or tightness you feel on a given day. Feel free to add to it, or change it as you need to based on your training for the day. You know your body the best, so listen to it, and warm-it up accordingly to what you have for training that day. Warm-ups will not change week-to-week. ------ Marcus Filly squat flow 30-45 seconds Twisted Cross/side 2-3 sets with barbell: 5 tall high pull 5 tall muscle snatch 5 snatch grip strict press 5 overhead squats

B

Snatch

2, 2, 1, 1, 1 @ 67, 67, 70, 70, 70 %

C

Floating Snatch Pull

3 x 3 @ 80 %

D

Clean & Jerk

3 x 4 @ 67 %

E

Front Squat

1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 5 @ 73, 73, 73, 73, 73, 65 %

Conditioning

F

Optional Successories day #1

OPTIONAL SUCCESSORIES day #1 3 X 5-8 Filly Z press ea side 3 X 30 second hollow rock (hold a med ball or plate for challenge!) 3 X 10 barbell glute bridge (if you have't been doing these start at maybe 30% of your best clean, and slowly add weight each week as you can!)

Tuesday
Week 1 Day 2

warm-up

A

Aimee's WARM-UP Day #2

2-3 sets 10 alt. Thread the Needle (hold 3-5 seconds before switching 10 lateral banded walks ea/side 10 shoulder pipe rolls ea/side with PVC pipe 10 PVC pipe pass through 2-3 sets with barbell: 5 DL 5 tall muscle clean 5 front squat 5 strict press

B

Snatch Push Press + Snatch Balance

4, 4, 4, 2, 2 @ 67, 67, 70, 70, 70 %

C

Block Clean + Pause Front Squat

3 x 4 @ 67 %

D

Block Clean

2, 2, 1, 1, 1 @ 70, 70, 73, 73, 73 %

E

clean pull with pause at knee

3 x 4 @ 80 %

Conditioning

F

Optional Successories Day #2

OPTIONAL SUCCESSORIES day #2 3 rounds (do at an easy pace) Side planks with rotations - 5-10 ea side Contralateral Single Arm Single Leg Plank - 5-10 ea side DB Bulgarian Split Squats -5-10 ea side NOTE: If you have not done these before, don't use weight. If you have done these, you can hold DBs. Use a weight you can do unbroken each leg 5-5-3-3-3 box jumps (for height not speed!) 10-15 total strict pull-ups (use bands if needed)

Thursday
Week 1 Day 3

warm-up

A

Aimee's WARM-UP Day #3

Marcus Filly Thoracic Flow 2-3 sets 10 banded face pulls 10-15 banded seat hip abduction 10-15 banded pull-apart 10 skater walks forward 10 skater walks backward

B

Block Snatch

2, 1, 1, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1 @ 65, 68, 71, 65, 68, 71, 73, 73 %

C

Jerk (Split Jerk)

2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1 @ 67, 67, 67, 70, 70, 70, 70 %

D

Back Squat

5, 5, 1, 1, 1, 10 @ 67, 67, 72, 72, 72, 65 %

Conditioning

E

Optional SUCCESSORIES Day 3

OPTIONAL SUCCESSORIES Day 3 3 rounds nice easy pace (not for time) :30 to 1:00 HS Hold (freestanding or against a wall) OR ~50 feet total handstand walk 10 Birddogs (each side) 10 DB chainsaw rows (5-10 each side) 5-10 strict TTB or hanging knee raises

Friday
Week 1 Day 4

warm-up

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Aimee's WARM-UP Day #4

3 sets: 10 prone snow angels 10 banded clamshells each side 5 reverse lunge to step-up ea/side 10 banded air squats with control* *Nice and slow/controlled eccentric on the squat, 3 Mississippi count on the way down, 3 Mississippi pause at the bottom, 3 Mississippi count standing back up

B

Snatch

4 x 2 @ 40 %

C

Scarecrow Clean + Muscle Clean

4 x 4 @ 30 %

D

Jerk Behind the Neck + Jerk

4 x 4 @ 40 %

Conditioning

E

Optional SUCCESSORIES Day #4

OPTIONAL SUCCESSORIES nice easy pace- not for time 3 rounds: 10-15 jack-knives 30-45 second plank (add weight if you can) ~50 feet waiters walk w/ DB or KB *1 arm overhead, one arm at the side, switch the arm that is up halfway through 5-10 back extension or good morning NOTE: back ext with NO weight (unless you have been doing these, you can add a barbell or a plate) good-morning with a band, barbell only, or very light weight (depending on skill level)

Coach
coach-avatar Aimee Anaya Everett

USAW Senior International Coach, coach of the national championship team Catalyst Athletics and coach of dozens of national and international level lifters, including national champions and medalists, American record holders, a Pan American Record Holder, Pan American Champion and Olympian. Aimee also coaches beginners, youth athletes, and Masters lifters as well as CrossFit athletes.

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Time to GET STRONG

Those who master themselves have strength. With hard work, commitment, and consistency, I am so excited for you to see your mental and physical progress in Olympic Weightlifting.

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FAQs
Does this program include coaching?
No. This program is just the program. It does not include video review or analysis, training feedback, technical help, or coaching of any kind. Aimee will check in occasionally to answer questions that have been asked on the message board.
What is a back off week? And do I have to take a back off week?
A back off week is a time where your volume and intensity is lowered. These weeks are designed to give your body and mind rest and recovery so that we can continue to build and progress. They are important for longevity, avoiding getting burnt out, over-trained or injured, and you should follow them
What if I am hurting?
If you are hurting, consult your medical professional for advice. Skip things that hurt, make adjustment to percents or movement as needed, and always make smart choices to work around pain and injury.
Why does the program start at such light percents?
The first couple weeks are always a transition week to adjust to this program. The lighter weights help prepare your joints, body, and mind for the program, and is good for setting your program up with a solid foundation of good movement and technique before we progress to higher percents.
What if something feels too heavy?
If weights feel heavy in the beginning weeks, please check that you have entered your maxes correctly. If you have taken time off, haven't lifted in a while, or haven't come close to your personal bests within the last 6 months, you may need to adjust your baseline down for the first 6-12 weeks.
What if I am missing lifts?
My rule is if you miss a lift twice, go down to something you are confident you can make, and then move on to the next exercise. OR if you are missing beginning sets, adjust percents that day and focus on reps/set at a weight you CAN MAKE WELL. Always adjust as we do NOT want to train misses.
What if I miss my heavy single, or final set for the day?
My rule is- NEVER END ON A MISS. We always want to go down to something you know you can make and end on a strong and confident lift before moving on.
What days should I rest?
For 3 days a week, I recommend M-W-F. For 4 days a week, I recommend M-W-F-Sat. Otherwise rest when you need to based on your job or lifestyle. You have flexibility with this program, but try to have the same days of rest each week!
What should I do on my rest days?
I like for my athletes to schedule things like massage, ice baths, chiropractic or PT visits, or things for recovery on rest days. If you have a busy life, you should use the rest days to REST as much as possible. Take a nap, get a pedicure, take a hot bath, stretch, go on a date. Real life stuff!
Can I combine this day with another program, for example my CrossFit ?
Yes! Be mindful that combining two programs can make it difficult to recover, so always adjust percents or volume for the day, if needed. For example, if you have a heavy clean and jerk double Friday, you may not want to do something like 50 hang cleans and 50 box jumps the night before! Be smart!
Will I get competition support?
Unfortunately no. This program is just the program and does not include program adjustments for a competition, or coaching or support at weightlifting meets.
Do I have to upload videos and be active in the online community?
Absolutely not. You can use the program and the app without having to be active with others doing the same program.
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