June 14, Squats for Life

 

Squat variants from Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe

Squat form variations by Mark Rippetoe, from Starting Strength

 

 

The full squat is a perfectly natural position for the leg to occupy. That’s why there’s a joint in the middle of it, and why humans have been occupying this position, both unloaded and loaded, for millions of years. Much longer, in fact, than quasi-intellectual morons have been telling us that it’s “bad” for the knees. ~Mark Rippetoe

Workout of the Day

50 Box Jumps (20/24 in.)
40 Medicine Ball Cleans (15/20#)
30 Burpees
20 Kettlebell Swings (big as possible!)
10 Handstand Push-ups

BootCamp Workout

 Back Squat 1 Rep Max

Front Squat 3-3-3

Overhead Squat 5-5-5

Endurance Workout

12 x 50 meter sprints

1 minute rest between intervals