1. Movement Prep/Activation
8:00 AMRAP
10 Cossack Squats
10 Good Mornings
10 Kip Swings
10 Deadbugs
5 Back Squats (empty bar-build in weight)
2. Strength
Week 9
20 Rep Back Squat (weight increased from last week)
3. Workout Prep
2 sets:
50m Run
2 Pull Ups
3 Push Ups
4 Air Squats
During this 10 week strength cycle, we will be following a 20-Rep Back Squat progression designed to develop raw strength, muscular endurance, and mental toughness. This classic squat cycle challenges athletes to perform 20 unbroken reps at a progressively heavier load each week, to build both physical capacity and mental grit under the barbell. Work hard and reap the benefits.
Start at the weight listed below for week 1 and progress weekly based on the listed increase for your 1RM.
In Pounds:
1RM………….Increase
<= 120#…….start at 60% and increase by 5 pounds every other week (or 2.5 every week)
125-185#…..start at 50% and increase by 5 pounds every week
190-255#…..start at 60% and increase by 5 pounds every week
260-360#…..start at 50% and increase by 10 pounds every week
>= 365#……..start at 50% and increase by 15 pounds every week
In Kilos:
1RM…………..Increase
<= 55kg……..start at 60% and increase by 2.5kg every other week (or 1.25kg every week)
55-85kg……..start at 50% and increase by 2.5kg every week
85-115kg……start at 60% and increase by 2.5kg every week
115-165kg….start at 50% and increase by 5kg every week
>= 165kg…….start at 50% and increase by 7.5kg every week
Freedom (RX’d)
Teams of 2
18:00 AMRAP
Partner 1: 100m Medball Run (20/14)
Partner 2:
AMRAP
3 Strict Pull-Ups
6 Push-Ups
9 Air Squats
-Switch when the run is complete. Continue from where your partner left off on the AMRAP. Score is Rounds + Reps of the AMRAP.
(KG conv: 9/6 Medball)
Independence
18:00 AMRAP
Partner 1: 100m Medball Run (14/10)
Partner 2:
AMRAP
2 Pull-Ups
4 Push-Ups
6 Air Squats
(KG conv: 6/4 Medball)
Liberty
18:00 AMRAP
Partner 1: 50m Medball Run (light)
Partner 2:
AMRAP
3 Ring Rows
5 Bar Push-Ups
7 Air Squats
- Target number of Rounds: 24+ Rounds
- Minimum number of Rounds before scaling: 16 Rounds
3 minutes of easy cardio (this can be walk, a slow row, machine ride, etc.)
1 Minute Couch Stretch
1 Minute Dorsiflexion Matrix
20x 90/90 Rotations
Note: the easy cardio portion should be done immediately post workout to help your body recover from the workout. The stretching can then be done together as a group, time permitting, or on your own as homework. Stretch videos are available in the athlete notes.
Week 9: 20 Rep Back Squat (+2.5-15lbs from last week), based on the chart below