Strength Cycle – Week 1
Strength/Skill
In 20min:
Find your new 5RM Back Squat
You will get to do this every week during this cycle. The goal is to consistently add 5-10lbs each week. Base your increase on how challenging last week was (easy-10lbs, hard-5lbs).
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In between sets, work on HS & HSPU variations
WOD
AMRAP 10
10 Push Jerks – L: 95/65; S: 115/75
10 AKBS – L: 53/35; S: 70/53
20sec HS Hold (S: 20′ HS Walk)
*The jerks and the swings should be unbroken the entire time. The handstands will be an interesting test under fatigue. A handful of people should be near 6+ rounds.
Daily Reading
1. Let go or be dragged
2. Sitting Isn’t Bad: Biology Is Dose Dependent
3. The Deadlift: 3 Reasons
4. How to (Kind of) Master Your Neuroticism