Tag Archives: Back Squat

Back Squats then KBS and Sandbag Thrusters

By | | , , , ,
Comments Off on Back Squats then KBS and Sandbag Thrusters

Based on the CF Invictus WOD from December 6.

Every 2 minutes for 12 minutes (6 rounds)

  • 6 x Back Squat @ 65%
  • 4 x Back Squat @ 75%
  • 2 x Back Squat @ 80%
  • 2 x Back Squat @ 85%
  • 2 x Back Squat @ 90%
  • Max Reps x Back Squat @ 80%

Then 4 rounds for time

  • 40 x Sandbag Thrusters @ 30lbs
  • 40 x Kettlebell Swings @ 24kg

Results: Back Squats 165-185-195-205-215-195lbs. Got 4 reps in the last round. Metcon 16:23 (I misread the original and it should only be 3 rounds so your choice…it did seem really hard). First round unbroken and took only 2:48, last round took 5:03.

Back Squats, Pullups and Pushups then Planks

By | | , , , ,
1 Comment

Every 2 minutes for 6 minutes, work up to a heavy load

  • 1 x Pause Back Squat with 3 second pause at Bottom
  • 3 x Back Squat

For max complete rounds, every 2 minutes

  • 5 x Strict Pullups
  • 10 x Goblet Squats @ 24kg
  • 15 x Pushups

Then 2 rounds

  • 45 Second Plank
  • 45 Second Side Plank Left
  • 45 Second Side Plank Right
  • Rest 60 Seconds

Results: Back Squat 185-195-205lbs. Metcon round 7 (got up to 28 reps in round 8).

Back Squats and Handstand Hold then Felix the Cat Hero WOD

By | | , , , ,
1 Comment

Repeat of the WOD from June 11, 2018 except replaced Front Squats with Back Squats.

5 rounds

  • 4 x Back Squat
  • Rest 30 seconds
  • 30 second Handstand Hold
  • Rest 90 seconds

Then 6 rounds for time

  • 9 x Burpees
  • 9 x Box Jumps
  • 9 x Strict Pullups
  • 9 x Thrusters @ 75lbs
  • 9 x Toes to Bar

Results:  Back Squats:  135-155-175-195-200lbs.  For the metcon 23:58 (22:38 last time).

Back Squats and Toes to Bar then DUs, Push Press and Front Squats

By | | , , , ,
2 Comments

3 rounds

  • 8 x Back Squat
  • Rest 30 seconds
  • 8 x Strict Toes to Bar
  • Rest 2 minutes

Then AMRAP in 14 minutes of (CF Invicuts WOD from August 29, 2019)

  • 40 x Double Unders
  • 20 x Push Press @ 85lbs
  • 20 x Front Squats @ 85lbs

Results: Used 175lbs for the back squats. Metcon – 3 rounds exactly.

Pullups, TRX Split Squats and TRX Pushups

By | | , , , ,
1 Comment

Every 2 minutes for 6 minutes

  • 5 x Back Squats

Increase weight each round (50%, 60%, 70% of 1RM)

Every 2 minutes for 6 minutes

  • 5 x Back Squats @ 80%

Then 4 rounds for time

  • 10 x Strict Pullups
  • 10 x Rear Foot Raised Split Squat @ 16kg per hand (5 per leg)
  • 15 x TRX Atomic Pushup

Then work on L-Sit Progressions…

  • 30 x Double Leg Lift in Pike Position from floor

Results:  Back Squats @ 190lbs.  Metcon in 14:37.