There seem to be two types of folks in the squatting world: Those that squat down 'til they just break the plane of the knee or squat down to a box and those that drop the bottom out of the squat or as it is often called.... the "Ass to Grass" squat. I have done all of the variants over the course of my lifting career, but by far my favorite is the "Ass to Grass". This squat requires a full range of motion, engages the quadriceps and hamstrings, requires a high level of mobility in the hip, knees and ankles and I believe develops an overall higher level of athleticism. It also often requires athletes to suck it up and use a lighter weight on the barbell. I have seen people squat massive amounts down to knee level but crumble when their knees are somewhere around their chest level. Either way, do them!! Squats are a great exercise for developing overall strength and power.Warm-Up: Perform each exercise in order for one minute each to complete a set. Two sets total. No rest between sets.
Jump Rope
Barbell Good Morning
20" Box Jump
Weight Training:
Back Squat, 5 sets of 5 repetitions
50m Weighted Sled Drag, 3 rounds
Standing Weighted Calf Raise, 3 sets of 15 repetitions
GHD, 3 sets of 15 repetitions
25m Weighted Sled Push, 5 rounds
Have a Great Day!!
