CrossFit WOD, April 21, 2025

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 5
20 Rep Back Squat (weight increased from last week)

3. Workout Prep
2 sets:
50m Run
2 Pull Ups
2 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)
800m Run
50 Pull-Ups
100 Push-Ups
150 Air Squats
800m Run

The pull-ups, push-ups, and air squats can be partitioned in any way. The runs must be done unbroken. Advanced athletes can choose to add a weighted vest.

Independence
800m Run
35 Pull-Ups
75 Push-Ups
120 Air Squats
800m Run

Liberty
400m Run
25 Jumping Pull-Ups
50 Bar Push-Ups
75 Air Squats
400m Run

• Target time: 20-23 minutes
• Time cap: 28 minutes

3 minutes of easy cardio (this can be walk, a slow row, machine ride, etc.)

2x 15 Side Lying Rotations (each side)
1 Minute Band Wrist Mobilization
2x 8 Bretzel

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.