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Built For The Trenches

Football , Speed, Power Sports

Coach

Mario Chierchia

This program is built for offensive and defensive linemen who want to dominate the line. Whether you're chasing a starting spot or looking to elevate your game, this system is designed for you. With 15+ years of experience, including college and pro-level play, it’s built from real game experience—not guesswork. Focused on first-step explosiveness, footwork, leverage, and functional strength, this isn’t a generic workout—it’s position-specific training that actually translates to the field.

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Improved Results

Build explosive power off the line, improve your footwork and balance, and develop the strength and leverage needed to win every rep. This program gives you position-specific training that translates directly to game performance—so you move better, hit harder, and play with confidence every snap.

Explosive First Step

Enhance your technique, reaction time, and pad level control, giving you the edge to overpower defenders. This program delivers lineman-specific drills that improve your speed, balance, and effectiveness on every play.

Power & Control

Increase your functional strength, core stability, and hand placement precision to dominate every block. These position-focused workouts turn practice gains into game-day performance.

Unlock your athletecism

Sharpen your footwork, agility, and lateral quickness so you can control the line of scrimmage. The training translates directly to the field, helping you move faster, react smarter, and execute with confidence.

Features

Mario Chierchia

Coaches who will hold you accountable and provide the feedback you need to grow

Programming 4 days per week

Daily strength, conditioning, and skill training that’s accessible and challenging for athletes of any level or background

Exercise Video Guidance

Instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy

Detailed, expert instruction

Coaches who will hold you accountable and provide the feedback you need to grow

Delivered through TrainHeroic

Train with coaches who push you, understand your goals, and keep you progressing.

Equipment

Required

Barbell // Band

Recommended

Dumbells // Kettle Bells

Sample Week

Week 1 of 8-week program

Sunday

Week 1 Day 1

1 Arm DB Row (Iso)

3 x 12

Barbell Shrugs

3 x 8

Lateral Raises

3 x 12

DB Incline Bench Press (Eccentric)

3 x 8

Inverted Row

3 x 12

Banded Half Kneel Paloff Press

2 x 0:30 @ 15

Bench Press

12, 3, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5 @ 55, 67, 75, 75, 75, 75, 75, 75 %

Band Face Pull

3 x 12

C.A.R Rotations

3 x 1:00

Hand Release Push Ups

4 x 10

Monday

Week 1 Day 2

Dynamic Warm Up

@ 10

Stance First Steps

2 x 8

10yd Burst

2 x 4 @ 10

6Pt Explosion

3 x 5

Lineman Circuit

3 x 4

Rapid Hand Fire

3 x 10

Med Ball Walks

2 x 1 @ 10

Cooldown

For Completion

Tuesday

Week 1 Day 3

BB High Pull

4 x 6 @ 60, 75, 75, 75 %

Kettle Bell Swings

3 x 8

Side Planks

4 x 0:20

Spine Stretch

3 x 8

Split Squats

6, 4, 4, 4, 4 @ 53, 70, 70, 70, 70 lb

Dead Bugs

2 x 6

Single Leg Weighted Glute Bridge

2 x 8

Wall Runs

2 x 0:15

4 Way Bench Neck Iso

2 x 0:15

Wednesday

Week 1 Day 4

Dynamic Warm Up

@ 10

Push Up Starts

2 x 3 @ 20

Half Kneel Starts

2 x 4 @ 15

Broad Jump Sprint

2 x 3 @ 10 lb

Mountain Climber Sprint

2 x 2 @ 10

Jump Split Sprint

2 x 2 @ 10

Tempo Run

2 x 3 @ 40

Cooldown

For Completion

Thursday

Week 1 Day 5

BB Bench Eccentric

5 x 4 @ 68, 78, 78, 78, 78 %

FlutterKicks

3 x 0:20

1 Arm DB Row Iso

3 x 6

Seated Z Press

3 x 10

Neutral Grip Chin Up

3 x 5

Banded Half Kneel Low to High

3 x 12

DB Hammer Curls

3 x 12

4 Way Bench Neck Iso

2 x 0:20

Banded Tricep Pushdown

2 x 15

Friday

Week 1 Day 6

Dynamic Warm Up

@ 10

Reach Blocks

2 x 6

Get Offs

2 x 5

Half Kneel Kick Slides

1 x 12

Run First Step

2 x 6

Tempo Run

3 x 4 @ 40

Quick Sets

1 x 8

Cooldown

For Completion

Saturday

Week 1 Day 7

BB Back Squat Eccentric

8, 2, 4, 4, 4, 4 @ 48, 67, 78, 78, 78, 78 %

Kettle Bell Swings

3 x 10

Spine Stretch

3 x 0:30

BB RDL

4 x 8

BW Reverse Lunge

4 x 8

Dead Bugs

2 x 10

Coach

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Mario Chierchia

Former collegiate defensive lineman at Pace University with a professional opportunity in Rome. 15+ years in the trenches—now dedicated to developing linemen through proven, game-tested training.

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FAQs

Who is this program for?

Offensive and defensive linemen at any level—high school, college, or athletes looking to dominate the line. Perfect if you want to improve explosiveness, footwork, and strength specific to your position.

What if I miss a day?

No problem. The program is flexible—just pick up where you left off. Consistency matters more than perfection.

Is this program for beginners or advanced athletes?

Both. Drills are scalable, so whether you’re just starting or looking to dominate at a higher level, the program adapts to your skill.

How much coaching and support will I get?

You’ll get guidance, tips, and feedback through video demos and optional Q&A. I’m available to make sure you’re performing the drills correctly.

The Proof

Andrew Huerta

D- Line, Sophomore, 6'1 225lbs, CA

Verified Athlete

"What really sets it apart is having him as a mentor, where he actually helps you develop as an athlete."

Olriutchson Louissaint

O-Lineman, Semi-Pro, 5'7, 240lbs, FL

Verified Athlete

"Its been a funny time, since I started your drills it helped a lot. During that week for the game I had 7 pancakes, clean. We ended up beating that team 56-32"

Ziare Rashad

D-Lineman, Sop0hmore, 5'10, 307lbs, TX

Verified Athlete

"Since starting the program I am down 20lbs and moving much better on the field"

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