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The Classic: 3-Day Squat Focused Weightlifting Program

Big Bend Strength

Olympic Lifting, Weightlifting
Coach
Brian Chambers

Get Strong. Set PR's.

This 16-week, 3-day/week program is best for those struggling in the strength department. If your technique is good but you need to add 20-50lbs to your squat and press, then this is the program for you.

Duration: 16-Weeks

Sessions: 3 workouts per week

Length: 75-90 mins per session

4-Day Version: Get Access Here

5-Day Version: Get Access Here

Free Beginner Program: Get Access Here

Features
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Access To Your Coach
You'll always be able to message a coach with any questions you have along the way!
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Programming 3 days per week
Daily warm-ups, olympic lifts, strength work, and accessories!
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Demo Videos & Tutorials
Every exercise comes with demo videos and tutorials so you always know what you're doing!
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Detailed, Expert Instruction
Each exercise includes technique tips, demo videos, and coaches notes to help make sure you get the most out of your program!
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Community Support
You'll receive an invite to join our discord for access to form checks, coach Q & A, and a positive community of lifters to help keep you motivated!
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Delivered Through TrainHeroic
Track your lifts, monitor your readiness, and watch demo videos to make sure you always know what you're doing!
Equipment
Required
Barbell // Bumper Plates // Squat Rack
Recommended
Dumbbells // Bench // GHD
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 16-week program
Sunday
W1D1

A

Platform Warmup

B

Snatch Warm Up

C

Snatch

10, 1, 1, 1, 1 @ 70, 75, 75, 80, 80 %

D

Clean and Jerk

10, 1, 1, 1, 1 @ 70, 75, 75, 80, 80 %

E

Back Squat

3, 10, 10, 10 @ 73, _ , _ , _ %

F

Single Arm Dumbbell Row

3 x 10

G

Front Foot Elevated Split Squats

3 x 10

H

Weighted GHD Sit-Up

3 x 6

Tuesday
W1D2

A

Platform Warmup

B

Power Snatch Warm Up

C

Hip Power Snatch+Power Snatch Complex

4 x 1 @ 67.5 %

D

Hip Power Clean + Power Clean

4 x 1 @ 67.5 %

E

Snatch Pull

4 x 5 @ 80 %

F

Strict Press

3, 10, 10, 10 @ 73, _ , _ , _ %

G

Standing Dumbbell Strict Shoulder Press

3 x 10

H

Bench Supported Single Leg DB RDL

3 x 10

I

Hollow Body Hold

3 x 0:30

Thursday
W1D3

A

Platform Warmup

B

Snatch Warm Up

C

Hip Snatch + Snatch

5 x 1 @ 70, 70, 70, 70, _ %

D

Hip Clean + Clean

5 x 1 @ 70, 70, 70, 70, _ %

E

Clean Pull

4 x 5 @ 80 %

F

Front Squat

3, 10, 10, 10 @ 73, _ , _ , _ %

G

High Box Step Up

3 x 10

H

Dumbbell Chest Fly

3 x 10

I

Hanging Leg Raise

3 x 6

Coach
coach-avatar Brian Chambers

With 11 years of weightlifting coaching experience, I’ve taken everything I know and put together the best possible weightlifting program for you to set PR’s in the Snatch and Clean & Jerk!

FAQs
Is this program for beginners?
This program was written for intermediate lifters, if you are completely new to the olympic lifts, check out our free WL101 program linked at the top of the page. If you have some experience with the olympic lifts, then this program will work for you!
Is coaching included?
Coaching is not included, but you can join our free discord community and post videos for feedback from our coaching team!
Will this program peak for PR's?
Yes, after the first 12 weeks you'll re-test your 1RM Back Squat, Front Squat, Strict Press, and Push Press, and at the end of this program you'll re-test your 1RM Snatch and Clean & Jerk and set new PR's!
The Classic: 3-Day Squat Focused Weightlifting Program