Front Squat is an amazing exercise that you need to include in your programs because it is the foundation of Clean. Some of the benefits of this exercise are that it develops the core strength of the body and increases the strength of the leg muscles. It also improves the mobility of the basic joints and helps you improve in Olympic Lifts.
MBS:
Perform 10 singles within 90-95% of 1RM Snatch
* Rest 60-90 seconds between sets *
Clean & Jerk:
Perform 10 singles within 90-95% of 1RM Clean and Jerk
* Rest 60-90 seconds between sets *
Heavy 3 Rep Front Squat
* Rest as needed between sets
3 sets
12 Barbell Front Rack Step Ups (6/6)
* This is for quality, not for load! Lightfoot touch on the way down.
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MBS:
3 Snatch Grip Push Press x 5 sets
* Try to be somewhere between 80-90% 1 RM Snatch
6 Front Box Squat
5 Front Box Squat
4 Front Box Squat
3 Front Box Squat
2 Front Box Squat
* Build to a heavy double
** Should be at parallel
6 Bench Press
5 Bench Press
4 Bench Press
3 Bench Press
2 Bench Press
* Build to a heavy double
10 Barbell Front Rack Step Up x 3 Sets
*5 Each side.
**This is for quality, not for load! Light foot touch on the way down.
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200-m dumbbell farmers carry
Then as many reps as possible of:
10 deficit push-ups (hands on DBs)
10 dumbbell squats
Rest 2 minutes between rounds.
♀ 25-lb. dumbbells ♂ 35-lb. dumbbells
Post number of reps completed each round to comments.
Scaling:
Similar to 210227, reduce the dumbbell load so you can move with limited rest on both the carries and squats. Deconditioned athletes may consider shortening the 5-minute interval to encourage a faster pace each round.
Intermediate Option:
Three 5-minute rounds of:
200-m dumbbell farmers carry
Then as many reps as possible of:
10 deficit push-ups (hands on DBs)
10 dumbbell squats
Rest 2 minutes between rounds.
♀ 25-lb. dumbbells ♂ 15-lb. dumbbells
Beginner Option:
Three 3-minute rounds of:
100-m dumbbell farmers carry
Then as many reps as possible of:
10 assisted push-ups
10 dumbbell squats
Rest 2 minutes between rounds.
Scaling:
All athletes can perform this workout as prescribed. Newer athletes should focus on maintaining sound mechanics rather than trying for max loads.
Compete:
2 - 2 - 2 - 3min of work
-1min rest b/t sets-
In each window perform
10 Clusters (155/105)
-then-
max reps Squat Snatch (155/105)
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4 Rounds
4:00 Standing Bike Erg
3 Rounds
50 Double Under
25 Squats w/ 30# Ruck
*1 Round is Bike and then 3 Rounds of Double Under and Squats.
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Scaling:
Reduce the load on the front squat to a challenging set of 5 for you, while still allowing you to complete each set unbroken. Similarly, on the HSPU, choose a modification that is more challenging than the last time we performed HSPU’s.
Intermediate Option:
10 rounds for time of:
5 front squats
5 strict handstand push-ups, hands on 25-lb. plates
♀ 110 lb. ♂ 165 lb.
Beginner Option:
5 rounds for time of:
5 front squats
5 push-ups