The 4-Week Endurance Phase is designed to develop muscular endurance, foundational strength, and work capacity through a progressive, full-body training split. This phase introduces moderate loading with increasing intensity and volume each week. Perfect for athletes preparing for higher-volume or aerobic-based training blocks, it lays the groundwork for sustained performance and resilience.
A
warm-up
B
DB Swing
5 x 8 @ 47.5 %
C1
DB Split Squat
4 x 10 @ 42.5 %
C2
Side Lunge
3 x 10 @ 50, 60, 70 %
D1
Standing DB Press
3 x 15 @ 37.5 %
D2
1-Arm DB Row
3 x 10 @ 50, 60, 70 %
E1
DB Farmer's Walk
3 x 20 @ 15 %
E2
Bird Dog
3 x 5
A
Cardio
1 x 30:00 @ 40:00
A
warm-up
B
Goblet Squat
5 x 8 @ 47.5 %
C1
Incline DB Bench Press
4 x 10 @ 42.5 %
C2
Bent Over DB Row
3 x 10 @ 50, 60, 70 %
D1
DB Deadlift
3 x 15 @ 37.5 %
D2
Paloff Press
3 x 15
E1
Romanian Deadlift with DB
2 x 15 @ 32.5 %
E2
Glute Bridge
2 x 5
A
warm-up
B1
Air Squat
4 x 15
B2
Extended High Plank
4 x 15
B3
Russian Twist
4 x 15
B4
Forward Walking Lunges
4 x 15
B5
Push Ups
4 x 15
B6
Flutter Kick
4 x 15
C1
Squat Jump
4 x 15
C2
Side Plank On Hand
4 x 15
C3
Superman
4 x 15
C4
Step Up
4 x 15
C5
Wall Sit
4 x 15
A
warm-up
B
DB Bench Press
5 x 8 @ 47.5 %
C1
Single Arm Farmer Walk
4 x 20 @ 15 %
C2
Dead Bug
3 x 8
D1
Copenhagen Plank
3 x 15
D2
Superman
3 x 5
E1
Reverse Flys
2 x 15 @ 32.5 %
E2
Chest-Supported DB Row
2 x 12 @ 60, 70 %
Justin Loudon is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach with Distinction (RSCC *D) with over a decade of experience in education and athletics. 2024 NSCA- High School Coach of the Year
This 4-week phase is more than a warm-up—it’s a foundation. Whether you’re transitioning into more intense training or looking to build sustainable strength and durability, this program delivers. Own the base. Elevate your performance.
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