An 8 week program with the primary goal of increasing your squat 1RM. Secondary goals include increasing hip mobility, increasing lower body lean mass, and increasing strength in the posterior chain and core musculature.

The first 4 weeks of the program are aimed at getting your body acclimated to the squat volume and frequency. Overall volume and relative intensity peaks in week 4, then remains more constant in the last half of the program as absolute intensity increases. We begin to taper in week 6 then conclude with an evaluation in the squat at the end of week 8.

Accessory work is aimed at increasing lean mass in the quads and posterior chain. Compound exercises are prioritized for the muscles of the posterior chain (hamstrings (hip extension / flexion based), glutes, and spinal erectors) and are complimented with high rep isolation exercises for the quads, hamstrings (knee flexion based), and core to promote blood flow and general joint health. Loaded carries are utilized to increase core and upper back strength.