wespom9
Level 6 Valued Member
Hi all,
I'm extremely curious to hear stories about training time needed to complete the snatch test. There is a SFG certification in my hometown in 4 and 1/2 months that I would love to do but am hesitant now for 2 reasons - 1. cost (I understand its worth it but at this time it may not be viable - especially as I'm in Canada and the dollar is horrific right now) and 2. amount of time left to train for it. see below...
Background - 26yo male, 5'9, 152 lbs (69 kg), 8-10% body fat as of a month ago. FMS I score a 17 with no 1's but a few asymmetries - shoulders (2/3 I've lost internal rotation on my right arm - very likely due to years of high performance baseball) and 3/2 Hurdle step (I have R ankle dorisiflexion restrictions I'm working on). 3's are DS, ILL, TSPU
I'm healthy, recently coming off a minor issue with my left shoulder that prevented me from pressing. Former university baseball player, recreational volleyball, always been fit. I can DL 2x my bodyweight for 3, Front squat 1.25x BW for 3, bench a little over 1x BW for 3. As for KB's, I've pressed a 24kg 3x with my right (dominant side), but unable to get it up on the left.
I'm currently doing the S&S plan, with the eventual goal of moving to ROP and attempting to press 1/2 my body weight. Want to get my KB goals before I move on to body weight goals. One arm one leg pushup is my dream. I already pistol 5x easy on both sides, and can do 3 strict pullups with body weights + 12 kg
I do get ups with a 24 kg (5 each side in 10 minutes), but right now would not be able to pass the 5 min swing test with that bell. If I give myself 45 seconds every 10 swings instead of 30, I could do it. If I did the snatch test with a 16kg, I would expect to get about 60-70 right now. Definitely would not hit the 100 in 5 minutes.
I've spent a long long time on my C&P and snatch technique, read Pavel's stuff for over 2 years. I have a lot of trouble snatching a 24kg for more than 1-2x with good technique.
Based on these numbers, would it be realistic for me to expect myself to be able to do the snatch test with these numbers? I'm a little pessimistic about it honestly. Any thoughts?
I'm extremely curious to hear stories about training time needed to complete the snatch test. There is a SFG certification in my hometown in 4 and 1/2 months that I would love to do but am hesitant now for 2 reasons - 1. cost (I understand its worth it but at this time it may not be viable - especially as I'm in Canada and the dollar is horrific right now) and 2. amount of time left to train for it. see below...
Background - 26yo male, 5'9, 152 lbs (69 kg), 8-10% body fat as of a month ago. FMS I score a 17 with no 1's but a few asymmetries - shoulders (2/3 I've lost internal rotation on my right arm - very likely due to years of high performance baseball) and 3/2 Hurdle step (I have R ankle dorisiflexion restrictions I'm working on). 3's are DS, ILL, TSPU
I'm healthy, recently coming off a minor issue with my left shoulder that prevented me from pressing. Former university baseball player, recreational volleyball, always been fit. I can DL 2x my bodyweight for 3, Front squat 1.25x BW for 3, bench a little over 1x BW for 3. As for KB's, I've pressed a 24kg 3x with my right (dominant side), but unable to get it up on the left.
I'm currently doing the S&S plan, with the eventual goal of moving to ROP and attempting to press 1/2 my body weight. Want to get my KB goals before I move on to body weight goals. One arm one leg pushup is my dream. I already pistol 5x easy on both sides, and can do 3 strict pullups with body weights + 12 kg
I do get ups with a 24 kg (5 each side in 10 minutes), but right now would not be able to pass the 5 min swing test with that bell. If I give myself 45 seconds every 10 swings instead of 30, I could do it. If I did the snatch test with a 16kg, I would expect to get about 60-70 right now. Definitely would not hit the 100 in 5 minutes.
I've spent a long long time on my C&P and snatch technique, read Pavel's stuff for over 2 years. I have a lot of trouble snatching a 24kg for more than 1-2x with good technique.
Based on these numbers, would it be realistic for me to expect myself to be able to do the snatch test with these numbers? I'm a little pessimistic about it honestly. Any thoughts?