Heavy Metal Barbell Club is designed for athletes to train and improve Olympic Weightlifting movements through intentional programming and high-level coaching. This program is great for those who want to compete, join a community, and gain support from some of the best coaches in the world.
This 5x Week Program is designed by USAW High Performance Coach Sean Rigsby and USAW Senior International Coach Travis Mash. Together, these coaches have developed over 35 Team USA Athletes, National Champions, Collegiate National Champions , and countless National Medalists.
In addition to clearly defined training periods and process goals, our coaches will support you in National competition and provide feedback on your training.
Training Sessions include a warmup, primer drills, demo videos and explanations for challenging movements, and recovery cool down.
Our Annual Plan will prepare athletes to compete in USAW AO Series 1, our Nationals Week Qualifier The Queen City Classic, the Carolina State Championships, and USAW American Open Finals. This program is perfect for an athlete who is intending to qualify and compete at any of the American Open events.
Prep
A
CLT Warmup
Hip Thrusts x10 SL Hip Thrusts x 5 each leg Deadbugs x 10 each leg Spidermans x 5 each leg Air Squat x 5 Walking Lunge x5 Each leg, Forward and Backward Cossack Squat x 5 Each side Air Squat x 5 Big Shoulder Circles x 10, Forward and Backward Small Shoulder Circles x 10, Forward and Backward Elbow Circles x 10, Forward and Backward
B
Hip Clean
3, 2 @ 50, 60 %
C
Pause Clean & Jerk
2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1 @ 60, 70, 75, 80, 80, 83 %
D
Clean Deadlift
1 x 1 @ MAX kg
E
Farmers carry
2 x 100
Recovery
F
CLT Cooldown
Pigeon Pose 1min (R) Pigeon Pose 1min (L) Couch Stretch 1min (R) Couch Stretch 1min (L) Seated Forward Fold 1min Banded Shoulder Stretch Front 30sec, Side, Back (R) Banded Shoulder Stretch Front 30sec, Side, Back (L)
Prep
A
CLT Warmup
Hip Thrusts x10 SL Hip Thrusts x 5 each leg Deadbugs x 10 each leg Spidermans x 5 each leg Air Squat x 5 Walking Lunge x5 Each leg, Forward and Backward Cossack Squat x 5 Each side Air Squat x 5 Big Shoulder Circles x 10, Forward and Backward Small Shoulder Circles x 10, Forward and Backward Elbow Circles x 10, Forward and Backward
B
Front Squat
4, 3, 2, 1, 1, 1 @ 60, 70, 75, 80, 80, 80 %
C
Dip + Split Jerk
2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1 @ 70, 75, 80, 84, 87, 87 %
D
Cable Facepull
2 x 12
E
Hand Release Push-Up
2 x 12
Recovery
F
CLT Cooldown
Pigeon Pose 1min (R) Pigeon Pose 1min (L) Couch Stretch 1min (R) Couch Stretch 1min (L) Seated Forward Fold 1min Banded Shoulder Stretch Front 30sec, Side, Back (R) Banded Shoulder Stretch Front 30sec, Side, Back (L)
Prep
A
CLT Warmup
Hip Thrusts x10 SL Hip Thrusts x 5 each leg Deadbugs x 10 each leg Spidermans x 5 each leg Air Squat x 5 Walking Lunge x5 Each leg, Forward and Backward Cossack Squat x 5 Each side Air Squat x 5 Big Shoulder Circles x 10, Forward and Backward Small Shoulder Circles x 10, Forward and Backward Elbow Circles x 10, Forward and Backward
B
Muscle Snatch to Squat
3 x 3
C
Pause Snatch
2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1 @ 60, 70, 75, 80, 80, 83 %
D
Reverse Hyper
2 x 12
E
Weighted Sit-ups
2 x 15
Recovery
F
CLT Cooldown
Pigeon Pose 1min (R) Pigeon Pose 1min (L) Couch Stretch 1min (R) Couch Stretch 1min (L) Seated Forward Fold 1min Banded Shoulder Stretch Front 30sec, Side, Back (R) Banded Shoulder Stretch Front 30sec, Side, Back (L)
Prep
A
CLT Warmup
Hip Thrusts x10 SL Hip Thrusts x 5 each leg Deadbugs x 10 each leg Spidermans x 5 each leg Air Squat x 5 Walking Lunge x5 Each leg, Forward and Backward Cossack Squat x 5 Each side Air Squat x 5 Big Shoulder Circles x 10, Forward and Backward Small Shoulder Circles x 10, Forward and Backward Elbow Circles x 10, Forward and Backward
B
Back Squat
1 x 1 @ MAX kg
C
Handstand Hold Against Wall
2 x 0:30
D
DB Overhead Tricep Extension
2 x 12
E
Chest Supported Rear Delt Fly
2 x 12
F
DB Jefferson Curl
2 x 5
Recovery
G
CLT Cooldown
Pigeon Pose 1min (R) Pigeon Pose 1min (L) Couch Stretch 1min (R) Couch Stretch 1min (L) Seated Forward Fold 1min Banded Shoulder Stretch Front 30sec, Side, Back (R) Banded Shoulder Stretch Front 30sec, Side, Back (L)
Prep
A
CLT Warmup
Hip Thrusts x10 SL Hip Thrusts x 5 each leg Deadbugs x 10 each leg Spidermans x 5 each leg Air Squat x 5 Walking Lunge x5 Each leg, Forward and Backward Cossack Squat x 5 Each side Air Squat x 5 Big Shoulder Circles x 10, Forward and Backward Small Shoulder Circles x 10, Forward and Backward Elbow Circles x 10, Forward and Backward
B
Snatch
2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 @ 60, 70, 75, 80, 85, 88, 92, 96 %
C
Clean & Jerk
2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 @ 60, 70, 75, 80, 85, 88, 92, 96 %
Athletic Development
D
3 Rounds 5 Medball Depth Jumps to Throw 5 Goblet Rotational Lunges each Side Rest as needed between rounds
Recovery
E
CLT Cooldown
Pigeon Pose 1min (R) Pigeon Pose 1min (L) Couch Stretch 1min (R) Couch Stretch 1min (L) Seated Forward Fold 1min Banded Shoulder Stretch Front 30sec, Side, Back (R) Banded Shoulder Stretch Front 30sec, Side, Back (L)
USAW High Performance Coach, Team Ireland Athlete and National Champion
USAW Senior International Coach and Director of Sport Science at Rise Sports Performance
USAW L2 Coach, CFL-2, Yoga Instructor, and CLT Strength Operations Director
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HMB Team Member and NC State Champion
Verified Athlete"Lifting with a team doing the same programming is empowering and has created a sense of camaraderie. Following the programming has been excellent for building and improving technique. My training feels very well rounded. Coaches are detail oriented and tailor their feedback to the athlete's needs."
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Verified Athlete"I've really enjoyed this program! It's been super easy to follow and focus instruction has made technique improvement possible as a remote athlete. The workouts are timed well and don't take all day. The TrainHeroic App is helpful to track progress and new PRs."
HMB Team Member and US Service Member
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