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Built by Ambition

Ambition Athlete Development LLC

Strength & Conditioning, Weightlifting, General Fitness, Functional Fitness
Coach
Marcus Block

Get Ready this Summer!

Built by Ambition is a 10 week adult training program designed to help you get stronger, leaner, better conditioned, and more athletic.

This program combines strength training, conditioning, mobility, recovery, and progress tracking so you can train with purpose and build real results over the summer.

Whether your goal is to move better, feel stronger, improve your fitness, or bring out your inner athlete, this program gives you the structure to show up, stay consistent, and finish stronger than you started.

Program Structure

Monday: Lower Body Strength and Conditioning

Tuesday: Upper Body Build and Zone 2 Cardio

Wednesday: Rest or Active Recovery

Thursday: Athletic Conditioning and Core

Friday: Rest or Active Recovery

Saturday: Full Body Strength and Metabolic Finisher

Sunday: Rest or light movement

Includes

10 weeks of structured training

4 workouts per week

Exercise video guidance

Progress tracking through TrainHeroic

Week 0 program guide and baseline checklist

Coach support and accountability

Train with purpose. Stay consistent. Finish stronger.

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Train Like An Athlete
Strength, speed, power, and conditioning combined into one complete system designed to help you move and perform at your best.
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Get Stronger Every Week
Follow proven progressions that build real strength, confidence, and long term resilience.
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More Energy. Better Fitness.
Improve conditioning, recovery, and overall fitness so you can keep up with life's demands.
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Unlock Your Potential
Push past old limits, develop mental toughness, and discover what you're truly capable of.
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IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
Training carries risk. By starting this program, you accept full responsibility for your health, safety, exercise technique, and training decisions. By participating, you agree to release Ambition Athlete Development from any liability. This program is not medical advice. Stop any movement that causes pain or feels unsafe.
Features
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TRAIN ANYTIME, ANYWHERE, AT YOUR PACE
Train on the go. You will have support from Ambition coaches will support you, answer questions, and make sure you are moving in the right direction.
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Programming 4 days per week
Train 4 days per week with a plan designed to help you build strength, improve conditioning, move better, and stay consistent.
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EXERCISE VIDEO GUIDANCE
Follow clear exercise videos inside the app so you can train with better form and more confidence.
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CLEAR COACHING NOTES
Each session includes simple coaching points to help yo understand the goal of the day and how each rep should feel.
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TRACK YOUR PROGRESS THROUGH TRAINHEROIC
Your workouts, progress tracking, exercise videos, and program details are all delivered through the TrainHeroic app.
Equipment
Required
Barbell // Plates // Pull Up Bar // Dumbbells // Kettlebells // Medicine Ball // Resistance Bands // Air Bike, Rower, Stationary Bike or similar
Recommended
Sled // Machines
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 10-week program
Sunday
Foundations Week 1: Lower Body Strength + Core + Conditioning

A

Warm Up

1 x 10:00

B1

Air Squat Jumps

2 x 10

B2

KB Swing

2 x 10

B3

High Knees in Place

2 x 30

C

Barbell Back Squat

8, 8, 6, 6

D1

Bulgarian Split Squat - 1 DB/KB

3 x 8

D2

Prone Hamstring Curl - Band Resistance

3 x 12

E1

Sled Push

3 x 15

E2

Plank - KB Saw

3 x 10

F

Conditioning

1 x 8 @ 0:30

G

Cool Down Stretches

1 x 5:00

Monday
Foundations Week 1: Upper Body Build + Zone 2 Cardio

A

Warm Up

1 x 10:00

B1

Med Ball - Split Stance Side Toss

2 x 8

B2

Med Ball - Slams

2 x 8

C1

Barbell Bench Press

8, 8, 6, 6

C2

DB Row - Incline Bench

3 x 8

D1

Lat Pulldown

3 x 12

D2

Standing DB Shoulder Press

3 x 10

E1

DB Lateral Raise

2 x 15

E2

Hammer Curls

2 x 15

E3

Tricep Pushdown

2 x 15

F1

Plate Sit Up

2 x 15

F2

Russian Twists

2 x 12

G

Slow Steady Cardio

1 x 20:00

H

Cool Down Stretches

1 x 5:00

Tuesday
Rest Day
Wednesday
Foundations Week 1: Athletic Conditioning + Full-Body Circuit

A

Warm Up

1 x 10:00

B1

Box Jump - Regular

3 x 5

B2

KB Swing

3 x 10

B3

Plank - KB/DB Pull Through

3 x 8

C1

Goblet Squat

3 x 10

C2

Neutral Grip DB Bench Press

3 x 10

C3

Reverse Lunges

3 x 8

C4

Pull Up - Band Assisted

3 x 6

D

Conditioning

5:00, 0:30, 0:30 @ 1, 6, 6

E

Cool Down Stretches

1 x 5:00

Thursday
Rest Day
Friday
Foundations Week 1: Full Body Strength + Metabolic Finisher

A

Warm Up

1 x 10:00

B1

Barbell Front Squat

3 x 6

B2

Lat Pulldown - Neutral Grip

3 x 10

C1

Barbell RDL

3 x 8

C2

Seated DB Shoulder Press

3 x 10

D1

Step Up

3 x 8

D2

Seated Cable Row

3 x 10

AMRAP x 8min

E

Complete 8 minutes AMRAP: 8 Bodyweight Squats 8 Push-ups 8 Suitcase Crunches 20 Mountain Climbers (10x per side) AMRAP means complete as many quality rounds as possible in the time given. Do not rush through bad reps. Your goal is 3-4 rounds by the end of the time! You got this!

F

Cool Down Stretches

1 x 5:00

Saturday
Rest Day
Coach
coach-avatar Marcus Block

Marcus Block is the founder and head coach of Ambition Athlete Development in Chula Vista, CA. For over 8 years, he has helped athletes and adults build strength, improve mobility, reduce injury risk, and move with more confidence. His goal is simple: help every client train with purpose and bring out their inner athlete.

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Ready to Build Your Strongest Summer?

This is your chance to train with structure, build strength, improve conditioning, move better, and feel more athletic. Show up, stay consistent, and let Ambition guide you through the next 10 weeks.

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FAQs
Who is this program for?
This program is built for intermediate to advanced level adults or athletes who want to build strength, improve conditioning, move better, and feel more athletic. It is best for people who have some training experience and want more structure in their workouts.
How many days per week do I train?
You will train 4 days per week. The recommended schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, with recovery days built in throughout the week. You can also do Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday as a secondary option if needed.
What do I get when I sign up?
You will get 10 weeks of structured workouts, exercise video guidance, progress tracking through TrainHeroic, a Week 0 program guide, baseline testing recommendations, recovery guidelines, and coach support.
How long does each workout take?
Most workouts take about 45 to 75 minutes depending on the day, your pace, and how much rest you take. Strength focused days may run longer, while circuit based days are usually closer to 45 to 60 minutes.
Can I get additional help during the program?
Yes. If you need help adjusting the program, understanding an exercise, or fitting it around your schedule, message me through the app and I can help guide you.
The Proof
verified-athlete-avatar Alethea A

Executive Director, First 5 San Diego

Verified Athlete

"I joined Ambition to lose weight, gain muscle, and support a past lower back injury. Marcus helped me build strength, move better, and feel healthier than ever. His coaching is patient, encouraging, and tough in the best way!"

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Elementary School Teacher

Verified Athlete

"Working with Marcus has been a great part of my fitness journey. His knowledge, motivation, and personalized coaching have helped me feel stronger, more confident, and more capable. Each session is challenging, positive, and encouraging!"

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Realtor & Amateur Road Cyclist

Verified Athlete

"Between cycling, real estate, and a demanding career, staying fit matters. Ambition has helped me improve my strength, endurance, and mobility while providing the accountability and coaching needed to stay consistent. The results speak for themselves."

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