About Back Squats for Freedom
An All American Workout of an All American Holiday - Juneteenth.
A Juneteenth Workout Party
Who: you and tens of thousands of other families from sea to shining sea
What: complete the Back Squats for Freedom workout
When: on or about Juneteenth 2025
the official date of the holiday is 19 June; however, many gyms will host the event on Saturday the 21st
or really any other date because this is America and you can workout whenever you want
Where: your garage or a gym near you
Why: to promote fitness and unity in the United States of America
Liberty is Black and White
I have to put this here because the perception of Juneteenth is skewed by our media’s obsession with racial strife.
Juneteenth isn’t a fake, Commie holiday created by President Obama.
It’s a celebration of our Founding Ideals of equal treatment, life, liberty, consent and rebellion.
Juneteenth provides us with an opportunity to:
celebrate an obvious good - the abolition of slavery in The United States
counter the hijacking of a great American success story
So, In 2025 we claim Juneteenth as a holiday for freedom loving Americans of every color - black, white and other (we see you, Juan) - and commit to do our part to advance liberty and justice in America.
The Workout - Back Squats for Freedom
The workouts are as diverse as the Army of the West (jk, that was solidly white).
The theme is pretty simple:
The 13th Amendment ends slavery in the United States.
It was ratified in 1865.
I don’t want to make you do 1,865 of anything so we are dropping the “18” and sticking with the “65”.
Barbell Workout
For Time
18 Pullups
65 Back Squats at your body weight**
Every time you re-rack perform 13 Push Ups
**if you weigh 185 pounds you put 185 pounds on the bar
Cooldown - walk at least a mile while carrying an American flag.
Sandbag Workout
For Time
18 Pullups
65 Bearhug Squats with 1/2 Bodyweight
Every time you set the bag down perform 13 Push Ups
Cooldown - walk at least a mile while carrying an American flag.
Leg Press Machine Workout
18 Pullups
65 Leg Press Heavy AF
Every time you rest perform 13 Push Ups
Cooldown - walk at least a mile while carrying an American flag.
The Afterparty
There is nothing as unifying as shared suffering followed by a BBQ (or cookout, amirite?).
Post workout activities are not mandatory; however, they are highly encouraged.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: are t-shirts available?
Answer: yes. T-shirt pre-sales start in February 2025.
Question: will you offer female specific and kid sizes?
Answer: yes.
Question: is there a workout program to help me train me and my kids for this event?
Yes. Subscribe to the newsletter for more info.
Question: I own a gym. Can I host Back Squats for Freedom at my facility?
Answer: yes. Details available in January 2025.
Question: I want to be a sponsor. Is that possible?
Answer: maybe.
If sponsorship is still available (and your company is a good fit) we can partner up. Click here to send me a message on instagram to learn more.
