Time & Rest Workouts

This method of training is great for motivation and it has some great means for progression. I find using an interval Timer like a Gymboss crucial but you could just use a standard clock. Every minute you will be performing a set number of reps, the time that you have left during that minute is a rest period. You then repeat the exercise again on the start of the next minute. Repeat for 5 – 10 minutes.

# 1 – Time Rest Workout

• Double Handed Swing (30 reps)

# 2 – Time Rest Workout

• Single Handed Swing (15 reps each)

# 3 – Time Rest Workout

• Snatch (8 each side)

# 4 – Time Rest Workout

• Clean, Squat & Press (5 each side)

# 5 – Time Rest Workout

• High Pulls (20 each side)

# 6 – Time Rest Workout

• Clean & Press (8 reps each)

# 7 – Time Rest Workout

• Squat & Press (8 reps each)

# 8 – Time Rest Workout

• Side Lunge (8 reps each)

As you improve you can either increase the number of reps per minute or increase the number of circuits. I have used this method successfully to increase my 10 minute Snatch total.