Complex lifts as Pre-Strength Training Warm-Ups

Mike Potenza

The following are Short, low load complexes that will be used as a technical warm-up prior to our strength training sessions.  Many Strength coaches have been using short complexes as a warm-up for a long time and with great success.  I have decided to implement them more this off-season because I want to dedicate more time to the technical // teaching exercises that make up the Olympic lifts.  Load is not my concern.  Technical efficiency and technical warm-up is the goal.  Enjoy and be creative to create your own variations. 

Mike Potenza

Snatch Complex 2x5 each

1.  Hang Shrug Snatch Grip

2.  Snatch Grip High Pull

3.  Snatch Grip RDL

4.  Muscle Snatch

5.  OH Squat

Clean Complex 2x5 each

1.  Hang Shrug

2.  RDL

3.  Muscle Clean

4.  Front Squat

5.  Drop Clean