Strength

Back Squat @ 21X2

  • x 2-4 x 5 sets

Notes

Today’s strength is back squats. You will complete 5 working sets of 2-4 reps. Every rep will be performed with a :02 negative, :01 pause in the bottom, and :02 pause between reps. You will use the same weight for all working sets. The goal is to complete 4 reps at the prescribed tempo for all 5 working sets. If you accomplish that, the following week you will use a slightly heavier weight. Here is an example of how this could look in practice:

Week 1: 100×4, 100×4, 100×4, 100×3, 100×3
Week 2: 100×4, 100×4, 100×4, 100×4, 100×3
Week 3: 100×4, 100×4, 100×4, 100×4, 100×4
Week 4: 105×4, 105×4, 105×4, 105×3, 105×3
Etc…

Conditioning

Complete 4 rounds for time:

  • 400m Run
  • 10 Power Cleans
  • 15-20 Calories

18-minute time cap

Notes

Today’s workout is a triplet of running, power cleans, and calories. Your score is the time to complete 4 rounds or the number of rounds and reps completed under the 18-minute time cap.

The runs should take no longer than 2:15. Adjust the distance accordingly.

The power cleans should be a moderate weight. Small touch-and-go sets or quick singles would be a good strategy. Don’t spend more than 1-minute on the barbell each round.

The calories should take no longer than 1:15. Adjust the target number accordingly.