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Olympic Weightlifting - Beginner

A three-day introduction to snatch and clean & jerk technique. How to use: 1. Focus on TECHNIQUE over weight - smooth, fast movements 2. Use 60-70% of estimated 1RM for working sets 3. Record yourself to check form 4. Each session ~60 min excluding warmup Load guidelines: - 60%: Warmup/technique (3-6 reps) - 70%: Main work (3 reps) - Use PVC/empty bar for skill work Progression: - Only add weight when technique is stable - Increase by 2.5-5 kg when all sets feel smooth - If form breaks down, reduce weight Key principles: - 2 squat sessions per week (back + front) - 2 overhead movements per week - 1 pull session per week Rest: 2-3 min between Olympic lifts, 90 sec for accessories Review the full schedule, then follow this plan in IronFlow.

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Olympic Weightlifting - Beginner
Days / week
3
Weeks
1
Level
Beginner
Focus
Olympic lifting

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Plan profile: Level Beginner · Focus Olympic lifting · Training days per week: 3. Confirm the schedule and equipment below before starting.

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Training level: Beginner · Plan focus: Olympic lifting · Training days per week: 3

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This plan may not match your schedule or training needs. Training days per week: 3 · Equipment: Barbell

Plan at a glance

A three-day introduction to snatch and clean & jerk technique. How to use: 1. Focus on TECHNIQUE over weight - smooth, fast movements 2. Use 60-70% of estimated 1RM for working sets 3. Record yourself to check form 4. Each session ~60 min excluding warmup Load guidelines: - 60%: Warmup/technique (3-6 reps) - 70%: Main work (3 reps) - Use PVC/empty bar for skill work Progression: - Only add weight when technique is stable - Increase by 2.5-5 kg when all sets feel smooth - If form breaks down, reduce weight Key principles: - 2 squat sessions per week (back + front) - 2 overhead movements per week - 1 pull session per week Rest: 2-3 min between Olympic lifts, 90 sec for accessories

Max lifts
SnatchClean & JerkBack SquatFront Squat
Equipment
Barbell
Days / week
Training days each week: 3
Weeks
Planned weeks: 1
Sample week
Week 1

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Day-by-day schedule

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Day 1

Snatch Focus

5 exercises
Muscle Snatch
3 x 6

Shoulders

Warmup/technique - slow pull, fast turnover. Use light weight.

Power Snatch
2 x 65% x 3 / 2 x 70% x 3

Full Body

Main lift - 4x3 @ 60-70%. Focus on speed under the bar.

Snatch Deadlift
3 x 5

Back

Snatch grip, same positions as snatch pull. 3x5.

Back Squat
4 x 4

Legs

4x4 - controlled descent, explosive up. Rest 2-3 min.

Plank
3 x 45 sec

Core

3x45 sec hold. Core stability for overhead positions.

Day 2

Clean & Jerk Focus

5 exercises
Muscle Clean
3 x 6

Full Body

Warmup/technique - focus on rack position. Use light weight.

Power Clean
2 x 65% x 3 / 2 x 70% x 3

Full Body

Main lift - 4x3 @ 60-70%. Strong pull, fast elbows.

Push Press
3 x 5

Shoulders

Jerk prep - 3x5. Dip-drive pattern.

Front Squat
4 x 4

Legs

4x4 - clean grip, elbows high. Essential for clean recovery.

Good Morning
3 x 8

Back

3x8 - posterior chain strength for pulls.

Day 3

Combined / Technique

6 exercises
Snatch High Pull
3 x 5

Back

Technique drill - focus on bar path and extension. 3x5.

Hang Snatch
60% x 3 / 2 x 65% x 3

Full Body

3x3 @ 60-65%. From knee, focus on explosion.

Hang Clean
60% x 3 / 2 x 65% x 3

Full Body

3x3 @ 60-65%. From knee, fast elbows.

Split Jerk
60% x 3 / 2 x 65% x 3

Shoulders

3x3 @ 60-65%. From rack, work on footwork and lockout.

Overhead Squat
3 x 5

Legs

3x5 - snatch grip. Builds stability for full snatch.

Romanian Deadlift
3 x 8

Back

3x8 - hamstring/glute strength for pulls.

How it progresses

Manual rule

When it changes

at the end of the stored block · by your logged decision

What changes

The source describes progression, but this plan leaves the decision to you.

After success or failure

Use the source guidance to decide whether to advance, hold, or repeat.

Deloads

No separate deload or taper is encoded in this plan.

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