5.5.2025 Back Squat Strength

Back squat

Build to heavy 5 (H5) @ 2 RIR (80-85%)
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2 x 5 @ 85-90%H5), Rest 3:00 b/t sets

RIR (Reps In Reserve). RIR = How many reps away from failure we want you to go. We will typically work in the 1 – 3 RIR (1 to 3 Reps In Reserve) range to ensure the sets are hard enough to be challenging and for you to make progress.
– Build to a heavy 5 (H5) @ 2 RIR (around 80-85%1RM). The intent is to leave some in the tank so that you can progress over the coming weeks.
– Once you’ve hit the H5 set, you have 2 back-off sets of 5 reps @ 85-90% of your H5