Smolov Squat Routine: Difference between revisions

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# '''Base Cycle''' — A 4-week segment which requires 4 squat sessions a week. You will re-test your 1 repetition maximum at the end of this cycle.

# '''Switching Cycle''' — Squat negatives and Olympic type lifts such as the power clean are utilized.

# '''Intense MesocycleMesacycle''' — 3 squat sessions a week are programmed leading up to the final squat test to measure your strength gains.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://athletevibe.com/smolov-squat-program|title=Smolov Squat Program: Get A Bigger Squat (33 Lbs Added in 13 Weeks)|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=2016-11-25}}</ref>

It is considered one of the most difficult squat routines around with recommendations that only elite level athletes use the program due to the high frequency and volume.