Hang Power Cleans & Squats

Posted on Dec 30, 2006 - 8:32pm by MarkFu in Training Log

The WOD today was for the Hang Power Cleans 7×3 and here are those stats: 135/135/155pr/155/145/145/145/145. I hit my sweet sport with best form at 145. At 155, I could get one out of the three.

Afterwards, I headed over to Met-Rx to do some extra-curricular lifting and did 5×5 Back Squats that went like this: 135/155/185/200/150. I felt strong and on the work set I could feel the lift get powered by the glutes and hammies.

I am pleased with both efforts. My form has improved with the Hang Power Cleans but I have a long way to go.

Tomorrow is a rest day.

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