Bodyweight Squat Finisher

Originally published Jan. 10, 2015.

Most of my workouts are based around powerlifting lifts; bench press, squats and deadlifts. Especially the last month or so, I have done a lot of low repetition, heavy weight work just trying to get stronger. At least once a week I like to throw something new in at the end of my workout just to shock my body and give myself a challenge. A few days ago I did a short bodyweight workout and added an awesome bodyweight squat finisher.

I started with 100 squats, then rested for 60 seconds. From there I just kept cutting the reps and rest in half until I got down to 1 rep.

100 Squats                                                                                                                                                                         60 second rest

50 Squats                                                                                                                                                                           30 second rest

25 Squats                                                                                                                                                                           15 second rest

13 Squats                                                                                                                                                                           8 second rest

7 Squats                                                                                                                                                                             4 second rest

4 Squats                                                                                                                                                                             2 second rest

2 Squats                                                                                                                                                                             1 Second rest

1 Squat (or ten to really burnout)

I wrote this finisher up right before my workout and really underestimated the intensity. You end up doing 201 squats.... so be ready to push yourself. Also don't be afraid to do this as one of your exercises. I just happened to place it at the end of my workout. Good Luck!