Objective: Teach basic movement patterns, assess fitness level.
β’ Warm-up (5-8 min):
β’ Arm circles
β’ Bodyweight squats x 10
β’ Hip bridges x 10
β’ High knees x 30 sec
β’ Workout:
β’ Bodyweight Squats β 3 sets x 12-15
β’ Push-Ups (modified if needed) β 3 sets x 8-12
β’ Dumbbell Deadlifts β 3 sets x 10
β’ Plank Hold β 3 x 30 sec
β’ Light Jog or Fast Walk β 5 min cool down
β’ Stretch: Lower back, hamstrings, chest, shoulders
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Lesson 2: Lower Body & Core Focus
Objective: Strengthen glutes, legs, and core control.
β’ Warm-up: Jumping jacks x 30 sec, Hip mobility stretches
β’ Workout:
β’ Goblet Squats β 3 x 12
β’ Glute Bridges β 3 x 15
β’ Dumbbell Step-Ups β 3 x 10 per leg
β’ Side Plank Holds β 3 x 20 sec each side
β’ Bicycle Crunches β 3 x 15 per side
β’ Cool Down: Hip flexor stretch, hamstrings
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Lesson 3: Upper Body Introduction
Objective: Build pressing and pulling strength.
β’ Warm-up: Band pull-aparts x 15, Arm swings
β’ Workout:
β’ Incline Push-Ups β 3 x 10-12
β’ Dumbbell Rows β 3 x 10 per side
β’ Dumbbell Overhead Press β 3 x 12
β’ Dumbbell Curls β 3 x 12-15
β’ Triceps Dips (Bench) β 3 x 10-12
β’ Cool Down: Shoulder and chest stretches
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Lesson 4: Full Body + Intro to Conditioning
Objective: Improve endurance and work capacity.
β’ Warm-up: Dynamic mobility + light jog 2-3 min
β’ Workout (Circuit Style x 3 Rounds):
β’ Bodyweight Squats x 15
β’ Dumbbell Rows x 12
β’ Push-Ups x 10
β’ Kettlebell Deadlifts or DB Deadlifts x 12
β’ 30 sec Jump Rope / Fast Feet
β’ Core: Leg Raises x 15
β’ Cool Down: Stretch full body
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Lesson 5: Lower Body Strength + Stability
Objective: Build strength and joint stability.
β’ Warm-up: Air squats, dynamic hip openers
β’ Workout:
β’ Goblet Squats β 3 x 12
β’ Romanian Dumbbell Deadlifts β 3 x 12
β’ Dumbbell Lateral Lunges β 3 x 8 per side
β’ Standing Calf Raises β 3 x 15
β’ Seated Russian Twists β 3 x 20
β’ Cool Down: Hip flexor & glute stretches
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Lesson 6: Upper Body + Core Finisher
Objective: Build balanced upper body strength and core endurance.
β’ Warm-up: Arm circles, wall slides
β’ Workout:
β’ Dumbbell Chest Press β 3 x 10-12
β’ Dumbbell Shoulder Press β 3 x 12
β’ Lat Pulldown or Assisted Pull-Ups β 3 x 10
β’ Dumbbell Bicep Curls β 3 x 15
β’ Plank Shoulder Taps β 3 x 20 taps
β’ Core Finisher: Deadbugs or Reverse Crunches β 3 x 15
β’ Cool Down: Stretch shoulders, chest, arms
Mental preparation
Establish a performance baseline, assess mobility and strength imbalances, reinforce proper movement patterns, and prepare the client for the intensity of advanced programming.
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1. Introduction / Program Brief (5-7 min)
β’ Discuss program goals: Strength, hypertrophy, performance, injury prevention
β’ Explain the importance of assessment even at advanced levels
β’ Review clientβs training history, injuries, or concerns
β’ Outline todayβs session focus: Assessment + Foundation Reset
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2. Dynamic Warm-Up / Movement Prep (10 min)
β’ Jump Rope or Rower β 3 min to elevate heart rate
β’ Dynamic Stretch Series (Hip Openers, T-Spine Rotations, Worldβs Greatest Stretch)
β’ Activation Circuit (2 rounds):
β’ Banded Glute Bridges x15
β’ Scapular Push-Ups x15
β’ Lateral Band Walks x10 each side
β’ Deadbug x10 each side
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3. Movement & Strength Assessment (20 min)
Compound Movement Test:
β’ Trap Bar Deadlift (or Barbell) β 3 sets x 3-5 reps @ Moderate Effort
Assess form, grip, hip hinge mechanics, and strength levels
Upper Body Push Test:
β’ Barbell Bench Press or Push-Ups to failure (strict form)
Assess pressing strength and stability
Lower Body Single-Leg Stability:
β’ Rear Foot Elevated Split Squats (Bodyweight or Light Load) β 2 x 8 per leg
Check balance, knee tracking, and hip mobility
Core Strength / Anti-Rotation:
β’ Pallof Press Hold (30 sec per side)
Test bracing and core control
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4. Conditioning Baseline (Optional / Time-Dependent, 5-7 min)
Row Sprint Test:
β’ 500m Row for time
β’ Monitor breathing recovery and mental resilience
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5. Cool Down / Mobility Reset (8-10 min)
β’ Foam Roll: Quads, Glutes, Lats
β’ Static Stretches: Hip Flexor Stretch, Pec Stretch
β’ Breathing Reset: Diaphragmatic breathing β 3 min
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6. Homework & Next Steps (Wrap-Up, 5 min)
β’ Review assessment observations: strength gaps, mobility restrictions
β’ Assign mobility or activation work based on findings
β’ Preview the next session: βPower & Explosivenessβ
Advanced Training Plan β Lesson 2: Power & Explosiveness
Objective:
Begin developing explosive strength, speed, and power output through compound lifts, Olympic lift variations, and plyometric work. Reinforce proper form and controlled intensity.
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1. Warm-Up / Activation (10 min)
Dynamic Movement Prep:
β’ Jump Rope or Skater Hops β 2 min
β’ Dynamic Lunge w/ Rotation β 10 per side
β’ A-Skips / High Knees β 20 yards
β’ Med Ball Slams (lightweight) β 2 x 10
Activation Circuit (2 Rounds):
β’ Banded Broad Jumps x5
β’ Scapular Pull-Ups x8
β’ Banded Lateral Walks x10 each way
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2. Olympic Lift Primer (Optional / Scaled) β Technique Focus (15 min)
Movement: Hang Power Cleans or Dumbbell Snatch (depending on experience)
β’ 5 sets x 3-4 reps (Light-to-Moderate load)
β’ Focus: Explosive hip drive, fast turnover, controlled landing
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3. Primary Lift β Lower Body Power (20 min)
Trap Bar Deadlift or Barbell Power Clean Pulls:
β’ 4-5 sets x 3-5 reps @ 75-85% effort
β’ Rest 90 seconds between sets
β’ Focus: Speed through the lift, maintain form
Contrast Set (Optional):
Pair each deadlift set with Box Jumps or Broad Jumps β 5 explosive reps
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4. Upper Body Power Push / Pull (15 min)
Incline Barbell Press or Explosive Push-Ups:
β’ 4 sets x 6-8 reps
Superset:
Bent-Over Rows or Weighted Pull-Ups:
β’ 4 sets x 6-8 reps
Focus: Explosive concentric, controlled eccentric
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5. Core / Rotational Power Circuit (10 min)
β’ Med Ball Rotational Slams β 3 sets x 10 per side
β’ Landmine Press β 3 sets x 8 per side
β’ Hanging Knee Tucks or Toes-to-Bar β 3 sets x 10-12
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6. Conditioning Finisher (Optional / 5 min)
EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute for 5 min):
β’ 10 Calories on Rower or Assault Bike
β’ 5 Burpee Broad Jumps (max distance focus)
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7. Cool Down & Mobility Reset (8 min)
β’ Foam Roll: Hamstrings, Glutes, Lats
β’ Static Stretch: Hip Flexors, Shoulders, T-Spine rotation
β’ Breathing / Recovery Work: Box breathing β 2-3 min
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8. Homework / Takeaway:
β’ Reinforce explosive hip drive mechanics
β’ Assign light mobility work for tight areas identified
β’ Prepare for Lesson 3 β Strength Progression & Time Under Tension Focus
Lesson 4 β Max Strength Focus (Lower Body Emphasis)
Objective: Build pure strength in posterior chain and legs.
β’ Warm-up / Activation: Dynamic leg drills + banded glute activation
β’ Back Squat or Safety Bar Squat: 5 sets x 3-5 reps (85-90% 1RM)
β’ Romanian Deadlift: 4 sets x 8-10
β’ Weighted Step-Ups: 3 sets x 10 per leg
β’ Sled Push / Pull (Heavy): 3 rounds x 20 yards
β’ Core: Hanging Leg Raises 3 x 12
β’ Stretch & Recovery
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Lesson 5 β Explosive Upper Body Power
Objective: Increase upper body speed and pressing power.
β’ Warm-up: Med Ball Chest Pass, Plyo Push-Ups
β’ Incline Barbell Press: 4 sets x 5-6 reps
β’ Weighted Pull-Ups / Weighted Rows Superset: 4 x 6-8
β’ Landmine Push Press: 3 sets x 8-10
β’ Plyo Med Ball Chest Pass (max effort): 3 sets x 10
β’ Core / Anti-Rotation: Pallof Press Holds 3 x 30 sec
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Lesson 6 β Conditioning & Agility
Objective: Athletic speed, agility, and work capacity.
β’ Warm-up: Ladder Drills, Skater Bounds, High Knees
β’ Sprint Intervals: 6 x 30-yard sprints (walk back recovery)
β’ Agility Circuit (Shuttle runs, cone drills): 3 rounds
β’ Farmer Carries (Heavy): 4 x 20 yards
β’ Assault Bike / Row Sprints: 5 rounds x 20 sec max effort
β’ Cooldown: Stretch + Breathing Reset
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Lesson 7 β Total Body Strength & Hypertrophy
Objective: Muscle growth and overall strength.
β’ Warm-up: Mobility + Activation
β’ Trap Bar Deadlift: 4 sets x 6-8
β’ Bench Press: 4 sets x 6-8
β’ Weighted Pull-Ups / Dips Superset: 4 sets
β’ Bulgarian Split Squats: 3 x 10 per leg
β’ Barbell or Cable Curls + Triceps Pushdowns: 3 x 12-15 each
β’ Core: Weighted Plank Holds 3 x 30 sec
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Lesson 8 β Rotational Power / Athletic Core
Objective: Build rotational strength and control.
β’ Warm-up: Medicine Ball Rotations / Russian Twists
β’ Landmine Rotations: 4 sets x 8 per side
β’ Med Ball Rotational Slams: 4 x 10 per side
β’ Cable Woodchoppers: 3 x 12 per side
β’ Kettlebell Swings: 4 x 15
β’ Core Finisher: Toes-to-Bar 3 x 10
β’ Stretch: T-Spine and Hip Mobility
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Lesson 9 β Upper Body Volume (Hypertrophy Focus)
Objective: Target muscle growth, endurance in upper body.
β’ Warm-up: Band Pull Aparts / Shoulder Mobility
β’ Barbell Overhead Press: 4 sets x 8
β’ Superset:
β’ Dumbbell Bench Press 4 x 10
β’ T-Bar Row or Chest Supported Row 4 x 10
β’ Incline Dumbbell Flys + Push-Ups: 3 x 12 / failure
β’ Rope Face Pulls: 3 x 15
β’ Core: Weighted Decline Sit-Ups 3 x 15
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Lesson 10 β Lower Body Explosive Power
Objective: Maximize speed, power, and athletic movement.
β’ Warm-up: Hurdle Hops / A-Skips / Lateral Bounds
β’ Power Cleans or Clean Pulls: 5 sets x 3 reps (moderate to heavy)
β’ Front Squat: 4 x 6
β’ Broad Jumps or Depth Jumps: 4 x 5
β’ Sled Push (Moderate to Heavy): 4 x 20 yards
β’ Core: Hanging Windshield Wipers 3 x 10 per side
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Lesson 11 β Strongman / Functional Strength Day
Objective: Build full-body strength and grip endurance.
β’ Tire Flips or Sandbag Cleans: 4 x 5-6 reps
β’ Farmers Carries (heavy): 5 x 20 yards
β’ Yoke Walk or Heavy Sled Drag: 4 x 20 yards
β’ Battle Ropes: 4 x 30 sec bursts
β’ Trap Bar Deadlift (for reps): 3 x 12-15
β’ Core: Heavy Carries or Suitcase Walks 3 x 30 yards
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Lesson 12 β Athletic Conditioning / Performance Test
Objective: Test progress with strength, speed, and endurance challenges.
β’ Dynamic Warm-Up / Activation
β’ Max Deadlift or Trap Bar Pull (rep test at 75% 1RM)
β’ Sprint Test: 40-yard dash x 3
β’ Max Push-Ups / Pull-Ups in 60 seconds
β’ Row Test: 1000m for time
β’ Core Burnout: Plank to failure + Hanging L-Sit
β’ Cool Down: Stretch and Recovery Breathing