Friday 7-20-18
“ISABEL”
FOR TIME
30 SNATCHES (135#/95#)
55+ RX
95#/65#
A classic benchmark (write it down!), Isabel is meant to test an athlete on their proficiency with barbell cycling and a little bit of that “crazy switch”.
The weight is one that the elite in this sport can cycle for 30 reps unbroken. The rest of us “humans” should shoot for a weight that
allows us to do sets of 8-10 reps unbroken with very little rest (1-2 seconds) between sets.
The goal of this workout is to work on barbell cycling. So while you may be able to get a fast time by doing quick singles, you are missing the point of the TEST.
Avoid this and PUSH to do as big of an unbroken set as you are capable of today, then hang on for dear life for the remainder of the reps.
This workout is not meant to be “paced”. It is one of a handful of tests we do where the goal is MAX EFFORT (with good mechanics!), everything you got, no holding back, what are you made of, kind of test. A parallel could be made to a 500m row for time.
A test that should leave you on your back wondering who just stole your lunch money and calling for momma!
Be smart with your weight choice, take a deep breath, and hold on for the ride!
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