Warmup
Warmup
Dynamic Stretching:
Arm Circles: 1 minute (30 seconds forward, 30 seconds backward)
Leg Swings: 1 minute (30 seconds each leg)
Hip Circles: 1 minute (30 seconds each direction)
Mobility Work:
Inch Worms: 10 reps
Pigeon Stretch: 1 minute per side
Couch Stretch: 1 minute per side
Activation:
Air Squats: 15 reps
High Knees: 30 seconds
Butt Kickers: 30 seconds
Crab Walks: 20 meters
Breathing Squats:
Light Weight or Empty Barbell: 3 sets of 5 reps, focusing on deep breath and bracing.
Strength
Strength
Back Squats:
Warm-up sets: 2 sets of 5 reps at 50% of 1RM
Working sets: 5 sets of 5 reps (aim for 75-80% of your 1RM)
Accessory:
Split Squats: 3 sets of 8 reps per leg, moderate weight
Calf Raises: 3 sets of 15 reps
Rest 2-3 minutes between each working set.
Workout
Metcon
For Time (12-minute cap):
12-9-6 reps of:
Thrusters (95/65 lbs)
Box Jumps (24/20 inches)
Wall Balls (20/14 lbs)
Note: Choose a thruster weight you can do unbroken or in 2 quick sets.
Summary
Today's workout focuses on building leg strength with heavy back squats and a conditioning workout that includes various squatting movements to complement the strength session. The metcon combines thrusters, box jumps, and wall balls for an intense, leg-heavy workout. Aim for strong, consistent squats in the strength portion and quick, effective transitions in the metcon.