Monday 4/21/2025
/Strength
Back Squat 1x20
Week 5: 20 Rep Back Squat (+2.5-15 lbs from last week), based on the chart below
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
WOD
“Half Murph”
For TIme:
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.
