Drew Mathews Training

Work up to your heaviest of the following complex:  Power Clean + Push Jerk + Split Jerk  135, 155, 185, 205, 225, 235  I am very happy with getting 235. Just a few weeks ago it was my 1 rep max split jerk. So I feel like I am definetly getting better.  Work up to your heaviest of the following complex:  Power Snatch + Hang Snatch + Snatch  95, 115, 125, 135, 145, 155, 165, 175(f)  Even though I was going for heaviest load, I was also trying to work on the technique of the new way I am snatching. I got the power snatch at 175 (which is a power snatch PR), but I missed the hang snatch.  Front Squat  5 x 5  165, 185, 205, 225, 245(f)  I feel like I could get 245 x 5, but after the first few reps I felt light headed (as if I was going to pass out) so I racked it and called it a day on the squats.  Row 5 x 300s, rest 90 seconds (try to tie or beat your time every set) 1:03, 1:02, 1:01, 1:00, 1:00  I ha...

Monday…  "Murph" 1 mile run  100 pull ups 200 push ups  300 air squats  1 mile run  31:48  I split the pull ups, push ups, and squats into 20 rounds of 5, 10, and 15.  Snatch - work up to a heavy weight  135, 145, 155, 165, 175, 185  I didn't really push it to much on this. Just wanted to get the work in. Tuesday…  Find your heaviest of the following complex:  2 Push Press  2 Push Jerk  95, 135, 155, 185, 205  This is a big PR for me. A couple weeks ago I really struggled to get 1 push press at 205, and some time couldn't even get that.  I think I am coming down with something. Hopefully I will feel better in the next day or two.  DM

Back Squat work up to a 1RM  225, 275, 305, 325(f), 335(f)  Not every day is a PR day, and you have to have the mental strength to walk out of there with your head high and say next time. It is hard thing for me to do, but if you let the disappointment bring you down it will stick in your head and affect you for days to come. A lot of people say winning the crossfit games is a good balance of physical and mental toughness, and this is one thing that fits into that mental category.  Bench Press work up to a 1RM 185, 205, 225, 235 PR, 245(f)  Good day on the bench. Finally PR'd after a few rough months.  Knee Box Jumps - messed around  I had a good time training today with my brother. Congrats to Ben for hitting some HUGE PR's today.  Back Squat - 225, Deadlift - 255, Bench - 135.   Here is the video of me doing the Backflip 180 DM

Power Clean and Jerk heavy single  135, 185, 205, 215, 225, 245 (PR on the Jerk)  Pretty pumped about the jerk PR. I actually think I could have gone 255, but we went ahead and moved on to the next lift.  Snatch Tempo Pulls  3 x 135, 185, 2 x 3 x 205, 4 x 205  Hopefully doing these will make the weight seem lighter when I am going for a new 1RM.  Snatch Grip Push Press 2 x 95, 135, 185, 205, 3 x 210  I struggled at 205 for 2 reps. On my last set I just had to go HAM and decided to add 5 pounds and go for an extra rep. It actually seemed easier than the 205 set.  Tire Flips - lots of reps at different weights  It was a partner workout. I would flip a certain distance, then John and Ian would go the same.  2 1/2 laps around the gym carrying 2 x 70# KBS (didn't drop)  Parallette Strict HSPU Work  worked up to a deep distance (down to an Abmat)  Handstand Skill Work  https://www.facebook.com/drew...

Snatch Workout. . . I worked out with John McKiernan today. He helped completely change my snatch technique, which I feel will help me in the near future when I get use to the movement change. We worked up to a heavy single: I hit 185 and got under 200 but lost it while standing up. We then backed the weight down and worked technique for a while. He helped me learn the Chinese style of the snatch. Next, we did 4 sets of 2 reps at 135. Focused on going slow until the mid thigh, then exploding upward focusing on pulling it back into my hips and keeping it close to the body. I am going to continue to work on technique and hopefully the technique will feel normal in a week or two. Split Jerk (blocks) 2 x 135, 155, 185, 205 I could have gone heavier, but I was doing this mainly just to work on getting stable and comfortable in the split. Tempo Clean Pulls 2 x 155, 225, 255, 2 x 2 x 295 The only comment I have on these is. . . they suck! 3 rounds not for time 10 double kettleb...

Bench Press 10-10-5-5-5-3-3-3  135, 155, 175, 185, 195, 205, 210, 225 x 1  Trained with my friend Ben today. Almost got 225 up twice but couldn't quite get it up all the way.  Knee Box Jumps  Worked up to 3 bumper plates  Took a break to watch the Central East Regionals.  10 rounds alternating with a partner  Legless Rope Climb 15' 100 meter sprint  Burpee Ping Pong  Burpee ping pong is one of my new favorite games. I can see a lot of this in my future.  DM

Back Squat  65% x 3, 75% x 3, 85% x 3, 95% x 3 x 4  3 x 205, 235, 270, 300 x 3 x 4  Felt good doing 300 for multiple reps. Finally! Decided to not use weightlifting shoes for this today. Gotta keep it Constantly Varied.  Clean work up to a 1RM  135, 165, 185, 205, 225, 245, 260(f), 260(f), 260   Started out with nanos but ended up going to my oly shoes after 225. Failed 260 a few times before I finally got it. 5 poundPR! Need to keep working on my pulling strength along with increasing my Front Squat!  Muscle Snatch heavy single  95, 125, 135, 145, 155  Snatch heavy single  165, 185, 190(f), 190(f)  My wrist is still bothering me a little bit when I snatch or overhead squat. Hopefully it will just heal with time.  21-15-9  Deadlift 225  400 meter run in between rounds  6:29  This just flat out sucked! Deadlifts wuth running just destroys your legs.  DM