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Workout of the Week #12
Bodyweight squat challenge
How to do the workout
Start by weighing yourself. Then load a barbell with this much weight (your bodyweight) on it (including the weight of the barbell). Have it set up in a rack with the safety bars at a height that will let you get good depth with each squat but that you can dump the bar on if you fail at any point. Now take the bar out of the rack with it resting across your upper back. Get a good stance, then perform as many squats as you can before you have to set the bar down. Pause at the top of each rep to get a mini rest – you’ll need it, trust us. When you’re done, your thighs will be on fire. Turn your legs over on a bike for 5-10 minutes afterwards to help flush the lactic acid out of your muscles so you don’t get stranded at the foot of a staircase later that day.
Back squat form
Keep your heels planted into the floor, lower until your thighs are at least parallel to the ground. Keep your chest up, core tight, and your knees in line with your toes and out wide rather than letting them collapse inwards.
Watch the video, take on the challenge and post your best score in the comments section below.
MF best: 41 reps
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