Increasing Olympic Squat Strength in 6 weeks

Here is a great simple strength program that can be don in conjunction with just about any training program and give good steady results. This is based off of progressive loading by increasing weight and volume in small increments gradually. In this progression, we will be using the pause front squat, meaning you will squat as deep as you can with a good tight midline, pause 3 seconds, and stand. This will help give us power standing with cleans and snatches which for many at our box, is a big issue. However, stick to the program, don't add more weight or sets unless its recommended. Here is a great pause squat video.

Week 1- Start at your 3 rep max for all sets in this week.

Day 1- Establish 3 rep max

Day 2- 4x3

Week 2- Add 5 lbs to week 1 weight

Day 1-3x3

Day 2- 4x3

Week 3- add 5lbs to week 2 weight

Day 1-3x3

Day 2- 4x3

Week 4- Use same weight as week 3

Day 1- 4x3

Day 2- 5x3

Week 5- add 5 lbs to week 4

Day 1- 4x3

Day 2- 5x3

Week 6- Add 5lbs to week 5

Day 1- 4x3

Day 2- 5x3

Week 7- Establish New 1 Rep Max