Randy workout
75 Power Snatches for Time
A Hero workout honouring a fallen service member.
Randy is 75 power snatches with a light barbell, for time. The load is easy, the volume is not: your grip, shoulders and lungs all have something to say before the end. It rewards a smooth, repeatable snatch and a sensible plan for sets. It is a Hero workout honouring a fallen service member.
The workout
For time:
- 75 power snatches (75/55 lb)
Time cap: 10 min
Loads the timer ready to go: For Time with a 10:00 cap.
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Rx loads
Time cap
Most gyms cap Randy at about 10 minutes. If the clock runs out, note how many reps you completed. Change the cap in the app before you start if your gym uses a different one.
Scaling options
- Lighter bar, or dumbbell snatches alternating arms.
- Reduce to 50 reps.
- Hang power snatches if pulling from the floor is uncomfortable.
Strategy tips
- Break it into sets you can repeat, such as 5 sets of 15 or sets of 10.
- Use a hook grip to save your hands.
- Keep rests short: a few breaths, then pick the bar back up.
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