Training Stages

 

Stage 1: preparation

Volume: High - x4 Per Weekfor 4-6 Weeks

Purpose:  Skill, development & muscle development 

Exercise

Weight

Front Squats 30% - 40%
Hang Cleans Reps 5 - 10
Snatch Pulls Sets 5
Power Cleans Rest depends on athlete

 

Stage 2: maximum strength

Length of time depends on the athletes annual season of their specific sport

Volume:  x 3 per week

Exercise

Weight

Front Squats 70% - 90%
Hang Cleans Reps 3 - 5
Snatch Pulls Sets 6 - 7
Power Cleans Rest depends on athlete

 

 

Stage 3: peaking phase

Purpose: Taping off volume of loading

Volume:  x 2 per week, this can be held throughout an athletes season

Exercise

Weight

Front Squats 80% - 100%
Hang Cleans Reps 1 - 3
Snatch Pulls Sets 3 - 5
Power Cleans Rest depends on athlete