Three-week Westside Barbell DE Box Squat Cycles

Based on 265 lbs (120 kg) RAW max squat (intermediate lifter) we get the following cycles. Weights are rounded to the nearest 5 lbs. Notation: sets x reps @ weight.

Straight weight

Week 1 (70 %): 8x2 @ 185 lbs

Week 2 (73 %): 8x2 @ 195 lbs

Week 3 (75 %): 8x2 @ 200 lbs

Chains

Week 1 (70 %): 8x2 @ 185 lbs + 60 lbs of chains at top

Week 2 (73 %): 8x2 @ 195 lbs + 60 lbs of chains at top

Week 3 (75 %): 8x2 @ 200 lbs + 60 lbs of chains at top

Bands

Build up your squat to above 300 lbs before considering bands.

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