This 8-week program is built to drive real performance gains not random workouts. The first four weeks focus on building a foundation of muscle, volume tolerance, and movement quality. You’ll push higher reps, refine technique, and expand your work capacity.
The final four weeks shift gears - volume drops, weights go up, and every session challenges your strength and power output. This phase teaches your body to use the base you built and convert it into measurable results on the bar, on the field, or wherever you perform.
What You’ll Get:
8 Weeks of Structured Training: 4 weeks Accumulation + 4 weeks Intensification
Performance-Focused Design: Proven block-periodization used by elite athletes
Balanced Stress and Recovery: Each week flows with intentional progressions
Adaptable for Any Athlete: Perfect for intermediate to advanced lifters
Built for Results: Expect improved strength, muscle density, and overall readiness
A1
Couch Stretch (Hip Flexors)
3 x 0:30
A2
Pigeon Stretch
4 x 10
A3
Sled Drag
3 x 20
B1
Back Squat
15, 12, 10, 8
B2
Lying Leg Curl
4 x 8
C1
Step-Ups
15, 12, 10, 8
C2
RDL
4 x 8
D1
Single Leg Calf Raise
3 x 15
D2
Hanging Knee Raise
3 x 15
A1
Lateral Raise With External Rotation
3 x 10
A2
Chest Supported Y-Raise
3 x 10
A3
Band Around the World
3 x 10
B1
Incline DB Bench Press
15, 12, 10, 8
B2
Chin-Up
4 x 8
C1
DB Bench Press
4 x 7
C2
Seated Row
4 x 9
D1
TRX I Y T
3 x 8
D2
Cable Face Pull
3 x 8
A1
Couch Stretch (Hip Flexors)
3 x 0:30
A2
Pigeon Stretch
3 x 10
A3
Sled Drag
3 x 20
B1
Trap Bar Deadlift
15, 12, 10, 8
B2
Single Leg Hamstring Curl
4 x 8
C1
DB Reverse Lunge (Front Foot Elevated)
4 x 10
C2
Back Extension
4 x 10
D1
Step-Ups
3 x 12
D2
Reverse Hyperextension
3 x 12
A1
Lateral Raise With External Rotation
3 x 10
A2
Chest Supported Y-Raise
3 x 10
A3
Band Around the World
3 x 10
B1
Feet Elevated Push-Up
15, 12, 10, 8
B2
Chin-Up
4 x 8
C1
DB Z Press
3 x 7
C2
SA DB Row
3 x 12
D1
Seated External Rotation
3 x 10
D2
Chest Supported Y-Raise
3 x 15
Shane Anderson
Shane Anderson is a Sports Performance Coach and Personal Trainer from Phoenix, AZ. He graduated from the University of Nevada in 2011 where he played football for the Wolf Pack and holds the school record for wide receivers in the bench press and back squat. Shane competed in Olympic Weightlifting up until 2016 in which he was ranked 18th in the nation for his weight class.
Mik Hrabczuk
Mik has coached athletes for the last 6 years, he’s helped them make gains in strength, speed, confidence, and mentality. As an Olympic athlete, he placed in the country’s top 50. He has found his passion in coaching the athletes who have already been counted out. Who have a dream that seems too crazy and too big to others. He understands what it’s like to be doubted.
At Mach 1, we’re about more than workouts — we’re about progress. Every program is built with intention, tested in the gym, and backed by real results from real athletes. Wherever you train, you’re part of the Mach Strength team.
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