RAW Performance Training

Powerlifting, General Fitness, Other, Strength & Conditioning
Coach
Nate Rawlins

Squat A Lot uses a 5 day per week full-body programming model primarily focused on building squat strength. However, you can expect to see some upper body strength/hypertrophy gains as well. 

With A.S. Prilepin as our guide, we will take a 5 week journey together to new PRs. No fancy gimmicks. No lengthy sales pitch. Just good ol' fashioned strength built with the KING of all exercises. 


Features
5 sessions per week
Must use App app to view and log training
Program Training
Features
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Programming 5 days per week
Daily full-body programming primarily focused on building the Barbell Back Squat and hitting a new PR in 5 weeks.
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Equipment
Recommended
We tried to use equipment that is commonly found in commercial/home gyms. However // when a less common piece of equipment (e.g. Trap Bar) is used // we provide alternative recommendations in the notes.
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 5-week program
Sunday
Squat Alot: Week 1 - Day 1

Prep

A

DYNAMIC SQUAT WARMUP #1

A) Foam roll tight areas as needed x 30s per muscle group B) Steady State Cardio (e.g. Stationary Bike, Treadmill, Elliptical, etc.) x 3-5 minutes if needed C) Seal Jacks x 30s D) Glute Bridge x 10 E) Side Lying T-Spine Rotation x 7 each way F) Push-ups x 10 G) Groiners x 7 each leg H) Walking Knee to Chest Stretch x 5 each leg I) Walking Hamstring Stretch x 5 each leg K) Bodyweight Cossack Squat x 5 each way J) Bodyweight Squat Jumps x 6

B

Barbell Back Squat

5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6 @ 27.5, 40, 65, 65, 65, 65 %

C

Barbell Bench Press

5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 10, 10 @ 30, 40, 47.5, 55, 60, 65, 70, 70 %

D

T-Bar Row (Wide Grip)

4 x 10

E1

DB Shrug

3 x 12

E2

DB Lateral Raise

3 x 12

Monday
Squat Alot: Week 1 - Day 2

Prep

A

DYNAMIC SQUAT WARMUP #1

A) Foam roll tight areas as needed x 30s per muscle group B) Steady State Cardio (e.g. Stationary Bike, Treadmill, Elliptical, etc.) x 3-5 minutes if needed C) Seal Jacks x 30s D) Glute Bridge x 10 E) Side Lying T-Spine Rotation x 7 each way F) Push-ups x 10 G) Groiners x 7 each leg H) Walking Knee to Chest Stretch x 5 each leg I) Walking Hamstring Stretch x 5 each leg K) Bodyweight Cossack Squat x 5 each way J) Bodyweight Squat Jumps x 6

B

Barbell Back Squat

5, 5, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 @ 35, 47.5, 72.5, 72.5, 72.5, 72.5, 72.5, 72.5 %

C1

Cable Tricep Pushdown (Rope)

3 x 20

C2

DB Hammer Curl (Both Arms)

3 x 20

D1

Single Leg Physio Ball Curl

3 x 10

D2

DB Side Bend

3 x 10

Tuesday
Squat Alot: Week 1 - Day 3

Prep

A

DYNAMIC SQUAT WARMUP #1

A) Foam roll tight areas as needed x 30s per muscle group B) Steady State Cardio (e.g. Stationary Bike, Treadmill, Elliptical, etc.) x 3-5 minutes if needed C) Seal Jacks x 30s D) Glute Bridge x 10 E) Side Lying T-Spine Rotation x 7 each way F) Push-ups x 10 G) Groiners x 7 each leg H) Walking Knee to Chest Stretch x 5 each leg I) Walking Hamstring Stretch x 5 each leg K) Bodyweight Cossack Squat x 5 each way J) Bodyweight Squat Jumps x 6

B

Barbell Back Squat

5, 5, 6, 6, 6 @ 22.5, 30, 60, 60, 60 %

C1

Pull-Up

6, 8, 6, 6, 8

C2

Half-Kneeling DB Shoulder Press

5 x 8

D

Push-Up

@ 100

Wednesday
Squat Alot: Week 1 - Day 4

Prep

A

DYNAMIC SQUAT WARMUP #1

A) Foam roll tight areas as needed x 30s per muscle group B) Steady State Cardio (e.g. Stationary Bike, Treadmill, Elliptical, etc.) x 3-5 minutes if needed C) Seal Jacks x 30s D) Glute Bridge x 10 E) Side Lying T-Spine Rotation x 7 each way F) Push-ups x 10 G) Groiners x 7 each leg H) Walking Knee to Chest Stretch x 5 each leg I) Walking Hamstring Stretch x 5 each leg K) Bodyweight Cossack Squat x 5 each way J) Bodyweight Squat Jumps x 6

B

Barbell Back Squat

7 x 5 @ 42.5, 55, 80, 80, 80, 80, 80 %

C1

Decline DB Triceps Rollbacks

3 x 10

C2

EZ Bar Curl

3 x 10

D1

Single Leg RDL

3 x 12

D2

Spread Eagle Situps

3 x 12

Thursday
Squat Alot: Week 1 - Day 5

Prep

A

DYNAMIC SQUAT WARMUP #1

A) Foam roll tight areas as needed x 30s per muscle group B) Steady State Cardio (e.g. Stationary Bike, Treadmill, Elliptical, etc.) x 3-5 minutes if needed C) Seal Jacks x 30s D) Glute Bridge x 10 E) Side Lying T-Spine Rotation x 7 each way F) Push-ups x 10 G) Groiners x 7 each leg H) Walking Knee to Chest Stretch x 5 each leg I) Walking Hamstring Stretch x 5 each leg K) Bodyweight Cossack Squat x 5 each way J) Bodyweight Squat Jumps x 6

B

2 DB RFE Split Squat

3 x 5

C

DB Bench Press

5 x 10

D

Trap Bar Row

4 x 6

E

Stationary Bike

1 x 10:00

FAQs
Who is this for?
Are you comfortable with your barbell back squat form? Do you want to get stronger? This program is for you.
Is it safe to squat this much?
Short answer = YES. Through proper management of volume and intensity we believe that you could theoretically squat everyday. However, we built this program as a short term tool to be used when you want to quickly build your squat strength, before returning to your normal training.
Will I see benefits aside from building squat strength?
Yes. Most people will also hit a Bench Press PR after completing this program. Assuming you are eating enough, you should see a good bit of hypertrophy gains as well. While primarily focused on the back squat, we consider this to be an all around strength/hypertrophy program.
What if I don't have the equipment needed?
We tried to keep the required equipment as simple as possible - items that most commercial/home gyms would have. However, in cases where a less common piece of equipment was used (e.g. Trap Bar) we provide alternative recommendations in the notes.
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