Linda 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time of:
1 ½-bodyweight deadlift
Bodyweight bench press
¾-bodyweight squat clean
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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today, we’re completing Linda, a fun benchmark workout. Look at your previous attempt to help navigate today’s effort. Choose a deadlift load that lets you go unbroken through all rounds. Choose a bench press load that lets you complete all rounds in one to two sets. However, if you do not have a spotter, do not push to failure on any set. Rest before you reach the point of no return.
Choose a squat clean load that allows for touch-and-go reps or quick singles. As your legs and low back fatigue, focus on sound mechanics by keeping your chest up and heels down through all deadlift reps. Keep in mind that our goal today is volume exposure with three different barbell movements at relatively heavier loads.
Intermediate option / 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time of:
1 ¼-bodyweight deadlift
¾-bodyweight bench press
½-bodyweight squat clean
Beginner option / 8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time of:
Deadlift
Bench press
Squat clean
♀ 65-lb deadlift, 55-lb bench press, and 35-lb squat clean
♂ 95-lb deadlift, 75-lb bench press, and 45-lb squat clean