CrossFit WOD, May 5, 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 7
20 Rep Back Squat (weight increased from last week)

3. Workout Prep
2 sets:
100m 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)
Every 7:00 (3 sets)
300m Run
-into-
2 rounds
5 Pull Ups
10 Push Ups
15 Air Squats
-into-
300m Run

Independence
No Change to Workout

Liberty
Every 7:00 (3 sets)
200m Run
-into-
2 rounds
6 Ring Rows
8 Bar Push Ups
10 Air Squats
-into-
200m Run

• Target time each set: 4:30-5:30
• Time cap each set: 6:00

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

1 Minute Ring Lat Stretch
2x 1 Minute Pec Stretch
1 Minute Posterior Hip Stretch

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.