Workout of the day

Focus on squats. Use one barbell weight for both movements. Aim for strong, smooth reps. Keep intensity medium.

The workout of the day consists of:

EMOM 14 minutes (7 rounds each movement):

  • Odd minutes: 8 Back Squats (RX: 85kg/185lb)
  • Even minutes: 8 Deadlifts (RX: 100kg/225lb) Use 85kg/185lb for both movements as capped by the squat. Start each minute with the movement listed. Rest for the remainder of the minute.

Scaling

Intermediate:

  • 8 Back Squats (60kg/135lb)
  • 8 Deadlifts (60kg/135lb) Beginner:
  • 8 Goblet Squats (single DB or KB: 16kg/35lb)
  • 8 DB Deadlifts (two DBs: 2x16kg/35lb or KBs)

No equipment

  • 8 Air Squats
  • 8 Glute Bridges Use a backpack or odd object if able.

Warmup

  • 2 min rowing, biking, or jogging
  • Joint circles: ankles, hips, shoulders
  • 8 Air Squats
  • 8 Glute Bridges
  • 6 Inchworms with push-up
  • 8 Empty Bar Good Mornings
  • 6 Empty Bar Back Squats Repeat 3 rounds. Increase speed each round. Use empty barbell on round 1 and 2. Use working pace on round 3.

Cooldown

  • 30 sec foam roll quads, then 60 sec quad stretch each side
  • 30 sec foam roll hamstrings, then 60 sec hamstring stretch each side
  • 30 sec foam roll glutes, then 60 sec figure-four stretch each side
  • 30 sec foam roll back, then 60 sec lying spinal twist each side