Getting Low (bar)
We’ll be exploring the low-bar back squat today! It’s a variation on our usual back squat that puts the bar lower on our shoulders and our chests a bit more inclined. Some people find it more comfortable, most people find that it engages the backside really strongly, and many people can lift more than they expect once they get comfortable with this variant of the lift.
We’ll be keeping it on the clock, so everyone lifts together and you don’t have too much time to wander around between lifts. This will lead to some interesting results after the first few sets…
The workout is another one your team of coaches did together a few weeks ago, just scaled down a bit to fit our time constraints and simplified a touch. This is why we test these things! It’s a real beating on the legs, but we’re sure you can handle it – and be stronger for it the next day!
STRENGTH:
Low Bar Back Squat x5
* on the clock
WOD:
4 Rounds for Time
15 cal Row
15 Wallballs (20/14)
15 cal Row
* rest 90 seconds
WOD: 14:01, 16# ball
Str: 135# high bar back squat due to shoulder mobility issues.
WoD: 12:53 Rx
STR: 185#
WOD: 15:00 Rx
STR: 155#
WOD: 15:41 @ 20#. Had quite a few no reps on the WBs.
Surprisingly, I felt a little Pukie by round 3, but survived without incident.