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Get ready because Squatober is officially on.
Starting October 1st. For the next 31 days, we’re taking on the ultimate strength challenge: building our leg power, tracking every rep, and aim for a brand new squat PR. Whether you train at home or in the gym, this is where our strong WeRise community comes together to lift, log, and level up. To top it off, we’re doing our biggest giveaway, for everyone that tracks all month there will be prizes and one ultimate BOO BOX.
The Biggest Fitness Boo Box Giveaway
Join our Whatsapp group and start posting and tracking every single day for 31 days and you’ll be entered to win our ultimate fitness Boo Box, stuffed with gear, goodies, and surprises to keep you motivated long after October ends. Think all things fitness, wellness favorites. Nothing spooky, just our biggest prize box yet.
What Is Squatober?
Squatober is a month-long strength program built around one simple focus:
Track every rep to build leg strength, so you can set a new squat personal record (PR).
Every day is programmed to help you move better, lift smarter, and see measurable progress. It’s not just about squats, it’s about building total lower-body strength and confidence.
How Long Does It Last?
Squatober runs for 31 full days, from October 1 to October 31.
You’ll start with a testing day to establish your squat baseline and finish your last day with a PR day to see how far you’ve come.
Home or Gym: We’ve Got You Covered
- Home Track: Bodyweight or dumbbell-based sessions designed to help you increase reps and test a max set number of unweighted squats. (think, as many squats as you can do without taking a break)
- Gym Track: Barbell-based programming to build toward a new 1-rep max squat with progressive overload. (think, the heaviest weight you can do for one rep without injuring yourself or sacrificing your form)
No matter where you train, you’ll be part of the same Squatober squad.
The Goal & Why It Matters
The aim is simple: get stronger and see your progress in real numbers.
Tracking your squat PR isn’t just about lifting heavier; it’s about proving to yourself that your hard work creates real, measurable change.
By the end of 31 days you’ll know exactly how much stronger you’ve become, not just how you feel, but what you can do.
Why Track Your Squat PR?
Squats aren’t just a leg exercise, they’re a full-body strength builder.
A higher squat PR means:
- More overall strength: Squats recruit nearly every major muscle group.
- Better everyday movement: From climbing stairs to carrying groceries, strong legs protect joints and improve balance.
- Boosted metabolism and bone density: Heavy, compound lifts strengthen bones and keep metabolism active.
When you track reps and weight in the WeRise app, you see those gains in black and white, motivating and proof of your effort.
What Is Progressive Overload and Why Focus on It?
Progressive overload means gradually increasing the challenge on your muscles, adding weight, reps, or intensity over time.
It’s the key to strength growth.
Instead of guessing, our Squatober plan tells you exactly how to increase your load each week so you’re always moving forward safely and effectively.
Why Find Your Squat Max?
Testing your 1-rep max (or max unbroken bodyweight squats at home) sets your starting point and shows what your training delivers.
Leg strength is directly linked to better balance, stronger bones, improved athletic performance, and even longevity.
Knowing your max isn’t just for bragging rights, it’s a marker of your overall health and resilience.
Ready to Join the Madness?
- Download or open the WeRise app.
- Choose your Home or Gym program.
- Track every rep, every day, and get entered to win the biggest Boo Box ever.
- Celebrate with us on October 31 when you test your squat PR.
This October, we’re not just working out, we’re making measurable progress together.
Welcome to Squatober. Let’s lift, log, and celebrate strength as a community.
