Back Squat 5-4-3-2-1-1-1-1 for max

In eight sets or fewer, build to a 1-RM Back Squat

* Set 1 – 50% of possible 1-RM x 5 reps

* Set 2 – 65% of possible 1-RM x 4 reps

* Set 3 – 75% of possible 1-RM x 3 reps

* Set 4 – 85% of possible 1-RM x 2 reps

* Set 5 – 90-95% of possible 1-RM x 1 rep

* Sets 6-8 – Test 1-RM

06/02/14 , CFRV, 1500
5 x  95
5 x 135
3x 185
3 x 225
3 x 265
2 x 295
1 x 325
1 x 345 (PR)

Rest 60-100 seconds between sets 1-4, and then 3-4 minutes between attempts over 85%.

04/14/14 , CFRV, 0630 - used 345 as max
5 x  175
4 x 225
3 x 255
2 x 295
1 x 325
m x 345
1 x 335 use as current max