super squats

due to some time constraints due to work and studying, i'm going to be doing fewer crossfit classes and more independent work. among the programs i'm incorporating is the "super squats" program described by dr. randall strossen many years ago. the logic goes like this:

- find your 10 rep max weight for the back squat
- do 20 reps at that weight
- take deep breaths between each rep so that it takes 2-3 minutes to complete the 20 reps
- then do barbell pull overs on a bench in order to further stretch the ribcage
- the combination of heavy breathing and stretching will grow the upper body, while the squat itself will have obvious lower body effects
- then drink a ton of milk (in my case, almond milk)
- do this 2-3x per week
= a classic muscle building routine.

i'm doing this along with the 5/3/1 program (more on that later) and am subbing in super squats for the squat work prescribed in 5/3/1.

we'll see if this works. just google "super squats" and you'll find a ton of people that have had great success with this.