Back Squats

Do 9 sets of Back Squats resting 2-3 minutes between sets, with the following rep scheme for max unbroken reps in set 9:

• Set 1 – 5 reps
• Set 2 – 5 reps
• Set 3 – 4 reps
• Set 4 – 3 reps
• Set 5 – 2 reps
• Set 6 – 2 reps
• Set 7 – 1 rep
• Set 8 – 1 rep
• Set 9 – Max Unbroken Reps @ bodyweight (one full breathing cycle at the top of the lift – exhale, inhale, brace and descend – once more rest is taken at the top, the set is over)

Results:  115-135-155-185-205-225-235-240lbs/109kg (new 1RM!).  For the last set 10 reps @ 165lbs.