Ready, Set, Strong is a 4-week beginner-friendly strength program designed for anyone getting started in the gym. With simple, effective workouts using commercial gym equipment, this plan builds total-body strength, improves conditioning, and helps you build gym confidence. Each week includes structured upper, lower, and total body training with recovery-focused days to keep you progressing safely. No fluff—just a clear path to getting stronger.
Prep
A
RSS Prep
Total Body Prep 1 Round 5:00 Incline Treadmill Walk - Hamstring Scoops x4ea - Quad Stretch x4ea - Calf Raise x10 Prone Y-Raise x8 Crunches x8
B
Squat
12, 10, 8
C
Hamstring Curl [Machine]
3 x 8
D1
DB Lateral Raise
3 x 8
D2
DB Curl to Press
3 x 8
E
Treadmill Work
1 x 20:00 @ 3
Prep
A
RSS Prep
Upper Body Prep 1 Round 5:00 Incline Treadmill Walk - Hamstring Scoops x4ea - Quad Stretch x4ea - Calf Raise x10 Prone Y-Raise x8 Crunches x8
B
Chest Press [Machine]
10, 8, 6
C
Row
3 x 12
D
Romanian Deadlift with DB
3 x 8
E
Leg Extension
3 x 8
F
Stationary Bike
1 x 20:00 @ 7
Prep
A
RSS Prep
Lower Body Prep 1 Round 5:00 Incline Treadmill Walk - Hamstring Scoops x4ea - Quad Stretch x4ea - Calf Raise x10 Prone Y-Raise x8 Crunches x8
B
Leg Press
12, 10, 8
C
Shoulder Press
3 x 10
D
DB Deadlift
3 x 6
E1
Calf Raise
2 x 20
E2
Reverse Calf Raise
2 x 10
E3
Lateral Lunge
2 x 5
F
Static Stretch
1 x 1
Prep
A
Cardio Prep
5:00 on any of the below - Air Assault Bike - Treadmill - incline above 5.0, speed above 2.5 - Upright bike - light resistance, RPM above 45 Before beginning conditioning complete the below - Calf raises x15 - Reverse calf raises x10 - Lateral lunge x2ea [4 total] - Hamstring scoops x4ea [8 total] - Quad stretch x4ea [8 total]
B
Cardio
1 x 20:00
C
Calf Stretch
1 x 0:45
D
Hamstring Stretch
1 x 1:00
E
Static Quad Stretch
1 x 1:00
Prep
A
Cardio Prep
5:00 on any of the below - Air Assault Bike - Treadmill - incline above 5.0, speed above 2.5 - Upright bike - light resistance, RPM above 45 Before beginning conditioning complete the below - Calf raises x15 - Reverse calf raises x10 - Lateral lunge x2ea [4 total] - Hamstring scoops x4ea [8 total] - Quad stretch x4ea [8 total]
B
Cardio
1 x 20:00
C
Calf Stretch
1 x 0:45
D
Hamstring Stretch
1 x 1:00
E
Static Quad Stretch
1 x 1:00
Coach Davis has been coaching full time since 2015 and has had success at the high school, collegiate, tactical, and elite levels of sport and performance.
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