The Method Barbell Club team is designed for weightlifters who need a holistic program to get stronger, improve technique, and make personal records in the snatch and clean & jerk.
This 5 day/week program is designed with separate phases throughout the year to target weaknesses and build a balance of strength, speed, stability and power. It includes peaks for competition and a full range of accessory movements to keep you injury-free.
Your training will be overseen by both coaches at Method Barbell. You'll also be joining a community of dedicated, like-minded individuals who will support you and push you to be your best
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Prep
A
Warm-Up
25 calories or 3-5 minutes of aerobic work at a moderate pace 1 Round *Complete Shoeless* 5 High Knees with Calf Raise on One Leg on each side 5 Lunges into Thoracic Opening on each side 5 High Plank into Down-Dog Opposite Foot Tap on each side 5 Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift on each side 5 Single-Leg Step-Downs on each side 2 Rounds 5 Bird-Dogs on each side 5 Dead-Bugs on each side
B
Power Clean + Push Press
5 x 3 @ 50, 55, 60, 65, 70 %
C
Clean + Power Jerk
2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1 @ 60, 70, 75, 75, 80, 80 %
D
Back Squat
6 x 5 @ 65, 70, 75, 80, 70, 70 %
E
Clean Deadlift + Clean Pull (No Foot) + Clean Pull
5 x 3 @ 90 %
F1
Bulgarian Split Squat
3 x 8
F2
Single Leg RDL
3 x 8
F3
Lateral Step-Down
3 x 8
Conditioning
A
Warm-Up
25 calories or 3-5 minutes of aerobic work at a moderate pace 1 Round *Complete Shoeless* 5 High Knees with Calf Raise on One Leg on each side 5 Lunges into Thoracic Opening on each side 5 High Plank into Down-Dog Opposite Foot Tap on each side 5 Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift on each side 5 Single-Leg Step-Downs on each side 2 Rounds 5 Bird-Dogs on each side 5 Dead-Bugs on each side
B
Muscle Snatch + Overhead Squat
5 x 3 @ 40, 50, 55, 55, 55 %
C
Snatch Pull to Hold + Hang Snatch, Above Knee
6 x 1 @ 75 %
D
Snatch Deadlift
5 x 3 @ 100 %
E1
Box Jump
5 x 4
E2
DB Farmer's Carry
5 x 30
E3
Plank
A
B
Clean Deadlift + Hang Clean, Above Knee
6 x 1 @ 75 %
C
Jerk in Split, Behind the Neck
3 x 3
D
Jerk
2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1 @ 70, 70, 75, 75, 80, 80 %
E
Tempo Back Squat
5 x 2 @ 70 %
F1
Pull-Up
F2
Alternating Dumbbell Z-Press
3 x 8
F3
Bent Over DB Row
3 x 8
A
B
Press in Snatch
5 x 4 @ 30 %
C
Snatch Deadlift + Snatch
4 x 2 @ 70, 70, 75, 80 %
D
Clean Deadlift + Clean + Jerk
7 x 1 @ 70, 70, 75, 75, 75, 75, 75 %
E
Clean Deadlift
4 x 3 @ 100 %
F1
Hollow Hold
F2
Palov Press in Lunge Closed Chain
4 x 10
A
B
Snatch Grip Push Press + Overhead Squat
6 x 4 @ 80, 85, 85, 85, 85, 85 %
C
Power Snatch, Pause in Catch + Snatch
4 x 2 @ 70 %
D
Snatch Deadlift + Snatch Pull (No Foot) + Snatch Pull
4 x 3 @ 90 %
E
Front Squat
6 x 3 @ 60, 70, 77, 82, 70, 70 %
F1
DB RDL
3 x 12
F2
Front Rack Wall-Sit
3 x 30
G1
Bear Crawl
3 x 5
G2
Suitcase Carry
3 x 30
Head coach at Method Barbell. Cole has been coaching and competing in the sport since 2013 and founded Method Barbell to create an inclusive training environment with a focus on long-term athlete development. He is the longest standing board member for the Alberta Weightlifting Association and has worked with athletes ranging from beginners to national and international competitors.
Jordan is a three-time Alberta Provincial Champion, two-time Western Canadian Champion, and two-time Senior Canadian National competitor. He brings a wealth of coaching and competitive experience to athletes at Method Barbell. He's also had the opportunity to train with some of the best weightlifting coaches in the world and is currently pursuing international competition.
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