Wendler Cycle 2: Back Squat (Week 3)

Wendler 5-3-1 Program, Cycle 2, Week 3. I'll be using my “Working 1RM” which is defined as 90% of your current 1RM. Today was Back Squat. I'll be using 195lb for my base weight. Had the day off work so I went to the gym early to get my workout done. Squats felt pretty good. I think I could have gotten a 4th rep out of the max weight but I held the weight too long before squatting. I could tell I wouldn't be coming back up, then again maybe it was that mentality that was really my problem. Either way, I was happy with 3. I've never been strong at squatting.

Started off the metcon with 80lb for the Power Snatch and at the 7 minute mark switched to 95lb. 80 just didn't feel like it was doing a whole lot. Then I decided since it was such a nice day and I didn't have to work I'd go for a run. I mostly ran but I will admit I had to stop a few times to walk/jog. My calves are killing me. I need to get used to running outside again for the Rugged Maniac coming up in August.


Back Squat

70x5

95x5

105x3

135x5

150x3

170x3 (max reps)

Every 30 Seconds for 10 Minutes
1 Power Snatch (80lb: Minutes 1-7)
1 Power Snatch (95lb: Minutes 7-10)
Completed


Run 3 Miles
31 Minutes