Foundational Movement
Front Squat
Set-up:
- Stance is with the heels at shoulder width
- Full extension at hips and knees
- Bar “racked” on the shoulders (create a shelf with the shoulders for bar to sit on), hands outside shoulders, loose fingertip grip
- Elbows high, upper arm parallel to the ground
- 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
- Keep the bar racked properly (“elbows high”) throughout the movement
Finish:
- Return to full extension at the hips and knees to complete the movement
Strength*
Front Squat: 5 sets 3 reps immediately followed by 3 box jumps (not step ups)
*Squat therapy for new folks/immature squats, Goblet Squats to force chest up if they want weight and can do so safely
WOD
6 minute AMRAP
7 Front Squats
50 Double Unders
REMINDER: Tomorrow is Coach Sam’s going away WOD at 0900 and brunch at 1030 at Spenard Roadhouse.