I also want to point out that I disagree with the sentiment that a clean is automatically a squat clean, I believe it is a choice. There is no requirement to pass through a squat in olympic lifting and if we are going to allow people to use the more efficient version in every other movement unless modified to make it harder ( a ring muscle up is kipping unless specified on how to perform it - strict), we should allow the more efficient version of a clean. At 135/95lbs, that is objectively a power clean and likely a muscle clean for the upper level performers Fun episode though

I thought that I had read the BFR research on similar strength development So given that, how would you (if at all) change the prescription for athletes? I ask this because I have athletes deflate between sets so that I can use the cuffs for more accessory work exercises when looking at total time with cuffs on but I wonder if that might be misguided

@Tyson Maher https://ryne-sullivan.kit.com/2b03620d54 The target is every week, but the next few weeks are likely going to be hectic and might miss a couple

@Nick Cole-Butler I have never done formal track sprinting but I do know that the University of Houston, an elite track and field program only does the warmup for the first week of the season. So I have to imagine that the ramp period is VERY long As far as quarterfinals, this is a complex topic. I have some initial thoughts but I would formalize it but here are some known tactics I would use with class 1. Strict gymnastics strength development from May until December - this is one of the biggest separators at the open and QF level. I would want my kipping technique work as extra credit but have clinics available throughout the year 2. Absolute strength development year round with olympic lifting technical emphasis from May until November. Then increase loading in strength work through the end of December before bringing it into metcons 3. Engine development. I like to take a bit more of a shotgun approach with class. I think that if you can let go of "strength + metcon" you will see that a lot of class members are very open to a 40 minute emom. The short sprint power work work I would try to limit to no more than 2x per week with one of those being VERY short. Then mix intervals and true metcons. I tend to gravitate towards simplistic movements in metcons throughout most of the year (rowing, burpees, double unders, lunges, wall balls, thrusters, power based oly lifts) but as quarters approaches you have to take people through more complexity if you truly want them prepared. My preference is to have a QF track that takes the same workout and layers in that complexity while still participating 4. Skills practice as a buy out so that your top athletes can do ring muscle ups, HS walks, GHD sit ups after class without negatively impacting the next class 5. Emphasize fun in the class... people who are excited to train get more out of it and show up with higher frequency. The simple reality is that in order to perform in quarters, you have to have some base level of volume