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Week 2 · Max Strength & Backward Drive

The heaviest session of the week. A loaded jump to switch the system on, a real squat, and backward sled work for the quad strength that skating backwards eats. Week 2 of 4 — volume climbs. Same technique, more work.

Warm-UpPowerMain StrengthHinge & StepKnee Health+2 more
SECTIONS
7
BLOCKS
EXERCISES
15
MOVEMENTS
TOTAL SETS
31
~54' EST.
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00
WARMUP
EXERCISES
6
TOTAL SETS
6
01
Stationary Bike
1 sets5 min repsEasy spin, nose breathing.Rest 0
02
World's Greatest Stretch
1 sets5/side repsRest 0
03
90/90 Hip Switch
1 sets8/side repsSlow, no hands if you can.Rest 0
04
Half-Kneeling Ankle Rock
1 sets10/side repsHeel stays down.Rest 0
05
Glute Bridge
1 sets12 repsRibs down, squeeze at the top.Rest 0
06
Banded Monster Walk
1 sets10 steps each way repsRest 0
B
STRAIGHT SETS
EXERCISES
1
TOTAL SETS
4
B14 SETS
Trap Bar Jump
4 sets3 repsLight bar, maximum height. Reset your grip every rep.Rest 90
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C
STRAIGHT SETS
EXERCISES
1
TOTAL SETS
4
C14 SETS
Back Squat
4 sets6 repsTo parallel or below, knees tracking out, brace before you descend.Rest 150
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D
SUPERSET
EXERCISES
2
TOTAL SETS
7
A14 SETS
Romanian Deadlift
4 sets8 repsHips back, bar against the legs, stop where the hamstrings run out.Rest 120
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A23 SETS
Forward Step-Up
3 sets8/side repsKnee-height box. No push off the back foot.Rest 90
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E
STRAIGHT SETS
EXERCISES
1
TOTAL SETS
4
E14 SETS
Backward Sled Drag
4 sets25 m repsStay low, short steps, quads burning. No soreness tomorrow.Rest 75
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F
STRAIGHT SETS
EXERCISES
1
TOTAL SETS
3
F13 SETS
Suitcase Carry
3 sets40 m/side repsHeavy. Do not let the loaded side pull you over.Rest 75
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CD
COOLDOWN
EXERCISES
3
TOTAL SETS
3
01
Adductor Rockback
1 sets8 slow repsBreathe out at the end of each rep.Rest 0
02
90/90 Hip Switch
1 sets6/side repsRest 0
03
Stationary Bike
1 sets4 min repsVery easy — flush the legs.Rest 0

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