Snatch Night -- VO2 Max Protocol -- Sort of...

After I first submitted this post I learned from other stronger, wiser KBers on Dragon Door. The VO2 max begins at 50 sets using the 15/15 protocol with a goal of reaching 80 sets. While I titled this workout as "VO2 max" it is not -- it is really just 35 sets of snatches 6/6 using the 15/15 protocol.

Since this was my first attempt I kept the training time to approximately 15 minutes. Tonight's training went like this:

Warm-up

• Z-Health neural warm-up;
• Joint Mobility;
• ETK wall squats, halos, pumps...NOTE: I have been focusing more on the "downward dog" position, i.e. staying in that position and attempting to extend the "stretch" before the pump. This has resulted in increased range of motion in my hips -- a good thing.

Work-out

• Snatch 16k bell using the :15/:15 protocol
• Cadence = 6 reps/set in 15 seconds
• Plan 30 sets = 180 snatches -- Actual 35 sets = 210 snatches

NOTE: This was my first attempt using the 15/15 protocol for the snatch. I'm a long way from 50 sets, much less the 80 set goal of VO2 max, but I feel like I could have done more. VO2 max is made for volume and I need a lot more -- but it's coming. Feel good with this workout -- looking forward to increased results.