Three-week Westside Barbell DE Box Squat Cycles

Based on 120 kg (265 lbs) RAW max squat (intermediate lifter) we get the following cycles. Weights are rounded to the nearest 2.5 kg. Notation: sets x reps @ weight.

Straight weight

Week 1 (70 %): 8x2 @ 85 kg

Week 2 (73 %): 8x2 @ 87.5 kg

Week 3 (75 %): 8x2 @ 90 kg

Chains

Week 1 (70 %): 8x2 @ 85 kg + 27 kg of chains at top

Week 2 (73 %): 8x2 @ 87.5 kg + 27 kg of chains at top

Week 3 (75 %): 8x2 @ 90 kg + 27 kg of chains at top

Bands

Build up your squat to above 135 kg before considering bands.

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