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Russian Squat Cycle
This is a simple training cycle based on the so-called Russian squat cycle that works toward testing a max back squat at the end of week 6.
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Sample Week
Week 1 Day 1 Monday
A1. Back extension x 10 (add weight if needed - DB behind neck)
A2. Planks (front/side) - max hold (add weight if more than 1 min)
Week 1
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- Snatch from blocks (mid-thigh) - 60% x 2 x 5
- Power jerk - 60% x 2 x 5
- Clean from blocks (mid-thigh) - 60% x 2 x 5
A1. Back extension x 10 (add weight if needed - DB behind neck)
A2. Planks (front/side) - max hold (add weight if more than 1 min)
Week 1
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Week 1 Day 2 Tuesday
10 DB push press
10 DB hang high pull
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- Snatch pull off blocks (mid-thigh) - 100% x 5 x 5
- Back squat - 80% x 2 x 6
10 DB push press
10 DB hang high pull
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Week 1 Day 3 Wednesday
A1. Dips x 10
A2, Ring row x 10
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- Snatch - 60% x 2 x 5
- Clean & jerk - 60% x 2 x 5
- Hanging leg raise - 3 x 10
A1. Dips x 10
A2, Ring row x 10
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Week 1 Day 4 Thursday
A1. GHR x 10
A2. Standing plate twist x 20
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- Back squat - 80% x 3 x 6
- Bulgarian split squat - 3 x 5 (light!)
- RDL - 4 x 5
A1. GHR x 10
A2. Standing plate twist x 20
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Week 1 Day 6 Saturday
A1. Planks (front/side) x max hold
A2. Reverse hyper x 15
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- Snatch no-touch deadlift on riser - 50% x 3 x 3
- Clean high pull - 70% x 5 x 5
- Back squat - 80% x 2 x 6
A1. Planks (front/side) x max hold
A2. Reverse hyper x 15
Questions? Get answers here or post in comments.
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How much rest should we take between squat sets? For example, should we maintain a 2min rest for each set throughout the entire 6 weeks of squatting?
Thanks
Alyssa Sulay