Day 17: Squats

This iteration of squats requires nothing different than last time (Day 11). With everything the same, I am again interested in knowing if it’s easier than last time. If you are feeling good this week so far, consider going heavier, or if not so much, stay right where you are …or, if a bit tired, drop down in weight and really dial-in that form.

Learn to love squats. You’ll be doing it forever because it’s fundamental to human movement.

Time Domain

  • EMOM - Every minute, at the top of the minute, begin your squats. Rest the remainder of the minute. Repeat 5 times.

    • Start the clock

    • Execute 10 squats holding the load in front of you

    • Rest the remainder of the minute

    • Start again at the top of the next minuted

  • Example:

    • If 10 squats take you :20, you’ll get :40 of rest

Workout Level Suggestions

  • Level 1, 2, & 3: All levels perform 10 squats per round

    • Level 1: Air or Chair Squats

    • Level 2: 5-10 lbs more than foundations weight execution

    • Level 3: 15+ lbs more than foundations weight execution

Coaches Plan

I am going to go heavy and see how it goes. I have felt exceptionally strong last few workouts so I think its fair to go for it with double 24 kg (53 lbs each) kettlebells. (total 106 lbs)

Resources - How to

Always remember, the load instrument does not matter - kettlebells, sandbags, dumbbells, slam balls, bag of salt, … Just note it.

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  • Note the weight.

  • Share how it felt.

    • IMPORTANT - Was it easier than last time?

    • Was the rest period long enough?

    • How do your legs feel?

    • What was challenging?

    • Did anything hurt?

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