This is the technique development plan I used to get Zach ready to qualify for Collegiate Nationals.
He was a solidly strong athlete with a history of strongman, powerlifting, and high school football. This program was solely to teach technique without a focus on strength.
This is ideal for the athlete who wants to transition from other strength sports to Olympic lifting or for anyone looking to master the ability to get under the bar.
FeaturesA
Catalyst Athletic Warm Up
2 x 20:00
Conditioning
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Everett Catalyst Warm-Up
This is the warm-up for Olympic weightlifting recommended by Greg Everett of Catalyst Athletics. Use it as-is, or substitute/omit/add drills as needed to address your individual needs. If cold and/or particularly sore or stiff, begin with 2-5 minutes of monostructural activity like rowing, cycling or jogging. You can follow this with a quick and light foam rolling series, shown here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhTP4... Then run through this series of DROM drills before beginning your specific barbell warm-up for your first exercise. 10-15 reps (10-30 seconds x 1-3 sets for the 2 static exercises). Wrist circles - both directions Elbow circles - forward & backward Seal swings Over & backs Freestyle bounce Arm circles - forward & backward Trunk rotations Hip circles - both directions Bow & bend Knee circles - both directions Leg swings Squatting ankle stretch Russian baby maker
B
Klokov Hip Contact High Pull
4 x 3
C
Tall Snatch
4 x 3
D
CalStrength Tall Snatch
4 x 3
E
Hang Snatch
4 x 3
F
Snatch Balance
3 x 3
G
Heaving Snatch Balance
3 x 3
H
Drop Snatch
3 x 3
I
Klokov Front Raise
3 x 3
J
Sots Press
3 x 3
A1
Muscle Clean From Standing
3 x 3
A2
Muscle Clean From Hang
3 x 3
A3
Muscle Clean
3 x 3
A4
Military Press + Push Press
3 x 3
B1
Klokov Tall Clean
5 x 3
B2
Klokov Tall Jerk
5 x 3
C1
Tall Clean
5 x 3
C2
Tall Jerk
5 x 3
D1
CalStrength High Hang Clean
5 x 3
D2
Pause Jerk
5 x 3
E
Hang Clean + Clean + Jerk
3 x 3
A1
Klokov Hip Contact High Pull
3 x 3
A2
Klokov Snatch
3 x 3
B1
Halting Snatch Deadlift
3 x 3
B2
Tall Snatch
3 x 3
C1
Torokhtiy Snatch Tap Pull + Tap Snatch
3 x 3
C2
CalStrength Tall Snatch
3 x 3
D1
Snatch Pull
3 x 3
D2
Hang Snatch
3 x 3
E1
Snatch Balance
3 x 3
E2
Drop Snatch
3 x 3
A1
Hang Clean + Front Squat + Push Press
5 x 3
A2
Floating Clean Pull
5 x 3
B1
Hang Clean High Pull
3 x 3
B2
Klokov Tall Clean
3 x 3
C1
Clean Pull + Power Clean
3 x 3
C2
CalStrength High Hang Clean
3 x 3
D1
Clean Pull
3 x 3
D2
Below The Knee Hang Clean
3 x 3
E
Clean Deadlift + Romanian Deadlift
4 x 3
A
Klokov Tall Snatch
4 x 3
B
CalStrength Tall Snatch
4 x 3
C
Chinese High Pull + Hang Snatch
4 x 3
D
Klokov Tall Clean
4 x 3
E
CalStrength High Hang Clean
4 x 3
F
Klokov Tall Jerk
4 x 3
G
Tall Jerk
4 x 3
H
Pause Jerk
4 x 3
A
Everett Foam Rolling Warm-Up
1 x 5:00
B
Manual Ankle Dorsiflexion Mobilization
1 x 5:00
C
Agile 8
1 x 5:00