Dark Horse Athlete

Strength & Conditioning, Powerlifting, Power Sports , Functional Training, Tactical / Military
Coach
Justin Biays

Features
1 sessions per week
Must use App app to view and log training
Program Training
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Train With Purpose
No more guesswork. Every set, rep, warm-up, and accessory is mapped out to help you build real strength. Just open the app and follow a clear plan that progresses week after week.
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60 Minute Sessions That Work
Serious strength gains without living in the gym. Every workout is capped at 60 minutes, including warm up and cooldown, so you train hard, recover well, and stay consistent.
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Coaching Quality, App Convenience
From video demos to bar speed cues and movement notes, you get expert-level guidance built into every session. No fluff, no filler, just real coaching in your pocket.
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Strength That Carries Over
This program builds more than PRs. The accessory work improves mobility, stability, and control, so you feel stronger under the bar and in real life movement.
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Progress That Tracks With You
Every 4 weeks, you can bump your training maxes if you’re moving weight well. That means consistent progression and no wasted time stalling out or regressing.
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Programming 5 days per week
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Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 12-week program
Sunday
Week 1 Day 1: PRIMARY BACK SQUAT + DEADLIFT VARIATION

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WARM UP: Raise: -2 min jump rope or air bike Activate: 2 sets -Glute Bridge march x12 (6/6) -Deadbug x5/side Mobilize: 1 set -90/90 x10/side -World's Greatest Stretch x2/side Potentiate: 2 sets -Goblet Squat (3-1-1 tempo) x8 -vertical jump x2

B

Back Squat

4 x 5

C

Romanian Deadlift

3 x 8

D1

Dumbbell Goblet Bulgarian Split Squat

3 x 16

D2

Weighted Plank Hold

3 x 0:30

Circuit

E

Cool-Down: -Banded Hip Flexor Stretch x30s/side -Pigeon Stretch x30s/side -Diaphragmatic breathing – 3 min

Monday
Week 1 Day 2: PRIMARY BENCH PRESS + UPPER PULL

Circuit

A

WARM UP: Raise: -1 min jumping jacks + 1 min high knees Activate: 2 sets -Band Pull-Aparts x20 -Scapular push up x10 Mobilize: 1 set -Prone Y-T-W x10 each -Arm Circles (Forward/Backward) x30 sec Potentiate: 2 sets -Empty Bar Bench Press x10 -plyo push up x4

B

Bench Press

4 x 6

C

Hips elevated DB bench press

3 x 10

D1

Chest-Supported DB Row

3 x 12

D2

Banded Tricep Pushdown

3 x 20

Circuit

E

Cool-Down -Pec Doorway Stretch x30s/side -cat cow x15 -Banded Cross-Body Shoulder Stretch x30s/side

Tuesday
ACTIVE RECOVERY

Circuit

A

Active Recovery 30-45 minutes of light walking, cycling, or swimming at an easy pace

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B

20-30 minutes of targeted mobility work focusing on hips, shoulders, and ankles. Use foam rolling, static stretching, and band work MyoFasical Release: *spend 2 minutes on each muscle group -Glute Smash -TFL Smash -Foam roll lats -calf smash -Lax Ball in foot Activation: 2-3 sets -clam shells x10/side -banded shoulder external rotation x12/side -Toe walk x25 yards -heel walks x25 yards Stretch: 2 sets -Couch stretch + Reach and rotation x30-60 sec/side -Childs pose x1-2 minutes -Tibialis Anterior stretch x30 sec/side -Pigeon stretch x30 sec/side

Wednesday
Week 1 Day 4: PRIMARY DEADLIFT + SECONDARY SQUAT VARIATION

Circuit

A

WARM UP: Raise: -Light row or bike – 2 min Activate: 2 sets -Glute Bridge March x5/leg -Deadbug w/ Band x5/side Mobilize: 2 sets -Walking Hamstring Sweeps x8 -Cossack Squats x6/side Potentiate: 2 sets -Russian Kettlebell Swings x10 -Broad jump x2

B

Deadlift

4 x 5

C

Sumo stance Box Squat

3 x 6

D1

Banded Glute Bridge

3 x 14

D2

Suitcase Carry

3 x 80

Circuit

E

Cool-Down -Sciatic nerve flossing x30s/side -Adductor rock backs x12/side -Diaphragmatic Breathing – 2 min

Thursday
Week 1 Day 5: OVERHEAD PRESS + BENCH VARIATION + UPPER BACK

Circuit

A

WARM UP: Raise: -Air Bike – 2 min Activate: 2 sets -Band Face Pulls + press x10 -Scapular Push-Ups x10 Mobilize: 1-2 sets -Banded Shoulder Dislocates x10 -Wall Slides x8 Potentiate: 2 sets -Tall Kneeling DB Press x6/side -Banded Overhead Press x8

B

Strict Press

4 x 6

C

Close Grip Bench Press

3 x 8

D1

1-Arm DB Row

3 x 20

D2

Banded Pull Aparts

3 x 10

Circuit

E

Cool-Down -Thread-the-Needle Stretch x30s/side -Wall Pec Stretch x30s/side -Cat cow x15

Friday
REST DAY
Saturday
REST DAY
DHA BIG THREE STRENGTH PROGRAM