Warmup
- Foam Rolling - 5 minutes:
- Focus on calves, quads, hamstrings, lower back.
- Dynamic Stretches - 5 reps each side:
- World's Greatest Stretch
- Inchworm to Cobra
- Hip Circles
- Arm Circles (forward and backward)
- Aerobic Warm-up - 5 minutes:
- Row or Bike (medium pace)
- Joint Mobility - 2 rounds:
- Wrist Rotations x 10 each side
- Ankle Circles x 10 each side
- Neck Rolls x 5 each direction
- CNS Activation - 2 rounds:
- Broad Jumps x 5
- High Knees x 20 seconds
- Burpees x 5
Strength
Perform 5 sets of Back Squat:
- Back Squat: 5 sets of 5 reps
- Work up to a heavy set of 5 reps.
- Rest 2-3 minutes between sets.
- Focus on full depth and maintaining form throughout the lift.
Workout
4 Rounds for Time:
- Front Squats - 10 reps (65% of today's heaviest back squat)
- Box Jumps - 15 reps (24/20 inches)
- Wall Ball Shots - 20 reps (20/14 lbs ball)
- Double-unders - 50 reps
- Rest 90 seconds between rounds.
Notes: Ensure to maintain a steady breathing pattern during the metcon to keep your energy up throughout. Scale to single-unders if necessary.
Summary
Today's workout focuses on building leg and core strength with back squats, accompanied by a complementary metcon to improve explosiveness and cardiovascular endurance through front squats and plyometric movements. Expect a challenging leg day that will test both strength and conditioning.