CrossFit WOD, May 12, 2025

1. Movement Prep/Activation
8:00 AMRAP

10 Cossack Squats
10 Banded Good Mornings
10 Kip Swings
10 Deadbugs
5 Back Squats (empty bar)

2. Strength
Week 8
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)
20:00 AMRAP
200m Run
10 Pull Ups
20 Push Ups
30 Air Squats

Independence
20:00 AMRAP
200m Run
8 Pull Ups
16 Push Ups
24 Air Squats

Liberty
20:00 AMRAP
200m Run
10 Ring Rows
15 Bar Push Ups
20 Air Squats

• Target number of Rounds: 4.5+ Rounds
• Minimum number of Rounds before scaling: 3.5 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.