Foundational Movement
Air Squat
Set-up:
- The stance is with the heels at shoulder width
- Full extension at hips and knees
- Weight on heels
- Keep the chest up and brace the abdominals to maintain a neutral spine
- Execution:
- Hips travel back and down
- Bottom of squat is when the hip crease is below the top of the kneecap (“below parallel”)
- Knees stay in line with the feet
- Head position is neutral
- Finish:
- Return to full extension at the hips and knees to complete the movement
Strength*
Back Squat: E2MOM for 10 min (5 sets), 3 reps-heavy, immediately followed by 3 box jumps (not step ups)
WOD
12min AMRAP
3 Hibberty Jibberty
6 Goblet Squats
9 Kettlebell Swings
12 Jumping Air Squats
Those jumping air squats surprised me. Quads are toast! Pace yourself. Used a 45KB (lightest we have at home). 7 rounds + 24 reps