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10 Minutes (Every minute on the minute)
Min 1: 1 Back Squat @ 60% 1RM Back Squat
Min 2: 1 Back Squat @ 65% 1RM Back Squat
Min 3: 1 Back Squat @ 70% 1RM Back Squat
Min 4: 1 Back Squat @ 75% 1RM Back Squat
Min 5: 1 Back Squat @ 80% 1RM Back Squat
Min 6: 1 Back Squat @ 85% 1RM Back Squat
Min 7: 1 Back Squat @ 88% 1RM Back Squat
Min 8: 1 Back Squat @ 90% 1RM Back Squat
Min 9: 1 Back Squat @ 93% 1RM Back Squat
Min 10: 1 Back Squat @ 93+% 1RM Back Squat

WOD: 3 Rounds
30 Overhead Squats (50/35)
60 Double Unders
30/24 Calorie Air Bike/ Row/ Run
60 Double Unders

TARGET SCORE
Intended Workout RPE: 8.5 – 85% – high intensity
Target Time: sub 13 minutes
Time Cap: 16 minutes

STIMULUS and GOALS
How to Pace: STEADY! There are three rounds with big sets and an all-leg drive. Be smooth and methodical, and choose your break wisely to avoid prolonged rest periods. Use the time between movements for your longer rest, and try to keep rounds/sets consistent.

How it should Feel: GASSY! You will not enjoy this… that is all.

WORKOUT STRATEGY & FLOW
Overhead Squat: 2-3 sets would be wise to avoid blowing up your shoulders and legs. Don’t use over 60% of 1RM. Squat snatch to get right into it and try to keep a steady and consistent cadence.

Double Unders: Unbroken is the standard but if breaking keeps you steady, then only do it once.

Row/ Bike Erg: This has to be the area where you recover your breathing while relaxing the shoulders to prepare for the squats. Pacing should be moderate, and you should slow down the final 5 calories to get your legs back.

Mobility and Maintenance: Choose 1-2 Thoracic Mobility Drills from Kelly Starrett’s Mobility WOD and spend 5-10 minutes with them. Choose 1-2 Upper Extremity Mobility Drills from Kelly Starrett’s Mobility WOD and spend 5-10 minutes with them. Choose 2-3 Lower Extremity Mobility Drills from Kelly Starrett’s Mobility WOD and spend 10-12 minutes with them.

Nutrition Preparation: Ensure that you have quality foods prepared in the appropriate quantities to fuel your efforts for the remainder of the week.

Mental Restoration: Different for everyone – could be quiet time, prayer or meditation or could be gathering with friends; the key is to engage in activities that make your life full and help you recharge your batteries.