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Day 3
45–60 min Frostbite Furnace Day 3 of 5 Progressive overload

This lower body day builds powerful legs even in the deepest February freeze, combining squats with posterior chain action for strength and definition.

Warm-Up

5 min brisk walk or jog Then 2 rounds:

  • 12 walking lunges
  • 10 glute bridges
  • 10 air squats

Strength or Skill

Back Squat

  • 4 sets x 8 reps @ RPE 7 Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
  • 3 sets x 10 reps Banded Lateral Walks
  • 2 sets x 20 steps

Metcon

15 min Chipper (cap at 15 min):

  • 30 goblet squats (moderate)
  • 25 box step-ups (each leg)
  • 20 kettlebell swings
  • 15 tuck jumps Scaling: Use lighter weights or reduce reps as needed

Cool-Down

  • Couch stretch (quads/hip flexors): 90 sec/side
  • Pigeon pose (glutes): 60 sec/side
  • Standing hamstring forward fold: 60 sec
  • Standing calf stretch against wall: 30 sec/side
  • Supine figure-4 glute stretch: 45 sec/side

Core / Optional Finisher

3 sets:

  • 15 leg raises
  • 10 superman holds (5 sec each)

Coaching Notes

Emphasize full squat depth and proper hip hinge. Adjust KB weight for safe, powerful swings.

Week-over-Week Progression

  • Week 1: 4x8 squat @ RPE 7, chipper @ 15 min cap
  • Week 2: 4x8 squat @ RPE 7.5, chipper @ 16 min cap (add 5 reps per movement)
  • Week 3: 5x6 squat @ RPE 8, chipper @ 15 min with heavier load
  • Week 4: 4x8 squat @ RPE 6, chipper @ 13 min cap

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