I have a love hate relationship with squat day.  Maybe it’s because I absolutely love crushing my lower body unlike a lot of folks out there.  Maybe I’m just too hard on myself but I think I suck at squatting.  My squat strength just isn’t where I want it to be.  Progress is being made but patience isn’t one of my best virtues!

Squats will blow you up like no other exercise. That’s why they call them the king and just because I’m not as good as I think, doesn’t mean I won’t stop trying to dethrone the king!

Today’s training session was short, sweet, and intense

1 – Squat 5×3

2 – RDL 3×6

3 – Sled Drag – 5×250′

I pushed the pace on this one and rested no more than 1:30 between sets.  Squatting is all about mindset.   Before I started I put my frustrations aside and crushed it!

If you’re looking for a huge muscle building primal meal after heavy squatting check out this one I threw together.

2lbs lean ground beef

1/4 onion, or more if you desire

1 cup salsa

1 can Trader Joe’s refried beans (optional)  I know, I know, legumes aren’t exactly primal but I couldn’t resist.  I need something a little extra.

Cook up the ground beef in a grill pan then drain it.  Saute the onions with the ground beef then add the salsa and beans.  I heated the beans before I added them to the beef, onions, and salsa.  Let everything cook together until you reach your desired consistency and enjoy.

I also grilled tons of zucchini, squash, and more onions on the side.  It only took me about 20 minutes to put everything together.

Give it a shot, add other seasonings if you so desire and enjoy.