{"id":57470,"date":"2019-09-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-01T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/blog\/uncategorized\/push-pull-squat-workout\/"},"modified":"2019-09-02T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-09-01T22:00:00","slug":"push-pull-squat-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/push-pull-squat-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Workout of the Month: No Escape"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ALL LEVELS<\/strong> \/ strength and endurance \/ for time
Equipment:<\/strong> Pull up bar or TRX, barbell<\/p>\n\n\n\n


September is the month to return to the gym. We guess we can say that there is “No Escape”. This month’s workout is another of our famous lo-tech and hi-effect group of exercises that will test your strength and endurance. It’s an effective push pull squat workout<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this push pull squat workout, you should perform only three exercises<\/strong> back to back for five rounds. Rest as long as you need in between exercises and rounds. But don’t forget to register your total completion time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perform the exercises in the following order:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Pull-up – 10 reps<\/li>
  2. Barbell push press \u2013 15 reps (use 40-50% max weight)<\/li>
  3. Burpees \u2013 20 reps<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    If you are new to this type of high-intensity training, try to break down each exercise into manageable repetition blocks. If, however, you have experience in these kinds of workouts, aim to go for uninterrupted repetitions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

    Once you are locked into this workout, there\u2019s no escape \u2013 the ascending reps will work on your cardiovascular system, making the strength exercises increasingly difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


    Push pull squat workout: scaling <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    If necessary, use the following modifications to make the exercises easier: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Pull-up \u2013 substitute for TRX row<\/li>
    2. Barbell push press \u2013 use lower weight<\/li>
    3. Burpees \u2013 perform a squat thrust<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      As your strength and endurance improve, you will be able to push yourself further each time you perform the workout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Below you can find the videos of the exercises. <\/p>\n\n\n\n


      PULL-UP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      • 10 reps<\/li>
      • Keep core and glutes tight.<\/li>
      • Squeeze shoulder blades together. <\/li>
      • Maintain shape. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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