Build a Stronger Lower Body with this Heavy Barbell Squat Workout!
Today’s…
Cardio…
For today’s cardio, we are going to do a light 5 minute walk or jog. This is a great way to get your heart rate up and the blood flowing. the goal here is to also get those leg muscles loose and ready to lift. We will end the workout with another 5 minute light jog or walk to help loosen up those muscles again.
Circuit…
Stretch
To end the workout, stretch out those muscles to prevent soreness and injury. Recovery is the most important part after working out, so make sure to take care of your body and it will take care of you. Stretch it out for a total of 10 – 15 minutes depending on how much time you have.
Heavy Barbell Squat Workout:
Treadmill
– 5 minute warm up walk of jog
Barbell squat
– 10 reps of the bar
– 10 reps of 30 percent max
– 8 reps of 50 percent max
– 6 reps at 65 percent of max
– 5 reps at 70 percent of max
– 2 reps at 85 percent of max
– 2 reps at 85 percent of max
– 6 reps at 65 percent of max
Circuit
– 4 rounds of the following:
– 10 reps of front squat
– 10 reps of kettlebell swings
– 10 reps of calf raises
– 10 reps of dumbbell lunges
– 30 second break
Treadmill
– 5 minute warm up walk of jog
Barbell Squat:
Barbell Front Squat:
Calf Raises:
Dumbbell Lunges:
Kettlebell Swings:
Takeaways
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