Drew Mathews Training

Weightlifting: Back Squat 4 x 5 @ 220, 3 @ 235, 2 x 2 @ 255, 1 @ 285 Power Snatch - hs - 135, 145, 155, 165, 175 Power Clean + Jerk - hs - 135, 165, 185, 205, 215 • sleep 7 hours • notes: squats felt good today! Legs are very fatigued! Missing Chloe a lot… it’s affecting my mood and motivation to do things. 

Active Recovery Day 3 rounds with a partner 20 Cal Row 20 Deficit Push Ups (2”) Pliability Work (1 Hour) 

Weightlifting: Back Squat 3 x 8 @ 205, 5 @ 225, 2 x 2 @ 235, 1 @ 255 Hang Power Clean -  3 Reps @ 135, 155, 165, 185, 200 Clean Pull, 3 x 2 @ 255 3 Strict Press + 3 Push Press @ 75, 95, 115, 125, 135 1.5 Hours Pliability Work Notes: Chloe died yesterday, so emotionally I’m not in a good place. Training was very much going through the motions today and probably will be for a while.

SESSION 1 Weightlifting: Back Squat 3 x 8 @ 205, 5 @ 220, 2 x 2 @ 235, 1 @ 255 *all reps were explosive and quick up Muscle Snatch - heavy single - 95, 115, 125, 135, 145 Every 90 sec x until reach a heavy weight 2 Halting Snatch Deadlift (3 sec pause)  + Hang Snatch 95, 115, 125, 135, 145, 155 Midline / Skill Work: 2 rounds 60 second L-sit Hold (accumulative) 1 Strict Muscle Up 10 meter Handstand Walk * I suck at L-sits! They need work! Pliability / Mobility Work (1 Hour)  SESSION 2 Power Output / Conditioning: 10 rounds 100 meter Row (Go HARD AF) 5 Box Jumps, 38” * Full recovery between rounds (2 min ish) *tried to keep the pace (/500) as low as possible. Averaged 1:25-1:28. Pliability work 30 minutes  Notes: First day of Smolov cycle. First two weeks is intro phase. Sleep: 9 hours Nutrition: On point!