Back Squat
Duration: 10:00
3 Reps at 80%
1 Rep at 85%
Max Reps to Technical Failure at 90%
Rest 2-3 Minutes Between Sets
ABSOLUTE STRENGTH
STIMULUS
- Overview: The heaviest squat exposure of the opening wave. Treat the 90% set as a technical max-rep set, not a true failure test.
- Score: Reps completed on the final set.
SUBSTITUTIONS
BACK SQUAT
- Front squat
- Box squat
- Goblet squat
MOVEMENT PREP
10 air squats
5 empty barbell back squats
5 back squats at light weight
3 back squats at moderate weight
1 back squat at heavy warm-up weight