Monday: 23-Sep-2024: AES-13-W.3-D.2

Written by Squad 5 Training

On August 21, 2024

Lower Body:

Tip: Strength Intensity Progression

This week, we will be going back to regular back squats. The gradual increase in load on the bar will help your body adapt to heavier weights that transcend all training areas. The effort is increasing slightly this week, make sure to input your squat numbers from today so that we can compare previous data the next time. What gets tracked improves!

Station 1: 10 min

4 working sets
BB Back Squat 10/8/6/4

Station 2: 10 min

3-4 working sets
8lside Heel Elevated Suitcase Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat

Station 3: 10 min

4 working sets
6 Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
directly into
10 Kettlebell Cyclist Hack Squat

Station 4: 10 min

Max Sets

1) 12/side Hand Supported Suitcase Calf Raise
directly into
2) 30 sec/side Side Plank DB Powell Raise

 

 

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