Strong Like Bull - Phase 1

J2FIT

Weightlifting
Coach
Mike Dewar

Strong Like Bull is a comprehensive strength and power-building program designed to develop serious explosive power, muscle and raw strength. Featuring foundational compound movements like snatches, cleans, push presses, squats, bench presses, deadlifts, and rows, this program covers the essential lifts that maximize strength and power gains.

Each week includes structured accessory work to target supporting muscles, enhance stability, and promote balanced growth. Perfect for athletes of all levels—from beginners looking to build a solid base to advanced lifters aiming to break plateaus—this program provides the blueprint for true, lasting strength and muscular development.

Strong Like Bull is for anyone who’s serious about transforming their body, boosting strength, and achieving new PRs. Stick to the plan, stay consistent, and get ready to become stronger than ever.

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Build Explosive Power
Snatches, cleans, and push presses challenge your body to produce maximal force, improving overall athleticism.
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Increase Raw Strength
Squats, deadlifts, and rows develop a resilient core and powerful lower and upper body muscles.
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Promote Serious Muscle Growth
Accessory movements and bench press work ensure balanced muscle development, addressing all major muscle groups.
Features
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Access to your coaches
Coaches who will hold you accountable and provide the feedback you need to grow
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Programming 5 days per week
Daily strength, conditioning, and skill training that’s accessible and challenging for athletes of any level or background
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Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Your coaches and team will push you harder, know you better, and keep you going longer, all through an app.
Equipment
Required
Barbell // Bumper Plates // Weightlifting Blocks // Common Gym Machines // Bench
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 5-week program
Sunday
Week 1 Day 1

A1

Lying Hamstring Curl

3 x 15

A2

Box Jump

3 x 5

B

Hang Clean

1 x 3 @ MAX lb

C

Hang Clean

2, 1

D

Back Squat

1 x 5 @ MAX lb

E

Back Squat

F

Pause Deadlift

G

Leg Press

3 x 10

H

Leg Press Calf Raise

I1

Hammer Curl

3 x 10

I2

Cable Crunch

Monday
Week 1 Day 2

A1

Cossack Squat

3 x 20

A2

Tuck Jump

3 x 5

B

Snatch

1 x 3 @ MAX lb

C

Snatch

2, 1

D

Bench Press

1 x 5

E

Bench Press

F

Pin Bench Press

G

Strict Bodyweight Pull-Up

1 x MAX

H

Bent Over Row

3 x 8 @ MAX, _ , _ lb

I1

Lat Pulldown

3 x MAX

I2

Tricep Pushdown

Tuesday
Week 1 Day 3

A1

Leg Extension

3 x 15

A2

Jerk Grip Overhead Squat

3 x 10

B

Push Press

1 x 3 @ MAX lb

C

Push Press

2, 1

D

Deadlift

1 x 5

E

Deadlift

F

Leg Press

3 x 8

G1

Shoulder Press

3 x 15

G2

Reverse Flys

3 x 15

H

Back Attack

2 x 15

Wednesday
Week 1 Day 4

A1

Seated Hamstring Curl

3 x 15

A2

Reactive Broad Jump

3 x 5

B

High Block Snatch

1 x 3 @ MAX lb

C

High Block Snatch

2, 1

D

Larsen Press

E

Weighted Strict Pullup

8, _ , _ @ MAX, _ , _ lb

F

T-Bar Row

3 x 10

G1

Dumbbell Flye

15, _ , _ @ MAX, _ , _ lb

G2

Dumbbell Skullcrusher

3 x 15

Thursday
Week 1 Day 5

A1

Cossack Squat

3 x 20

A2

Hurdle Hops

3 x 5

B

Clean & Jerk

1 x 3 @ MAX lb

C

Clean & Jerk

2, 1

D

Pause Squat

3 x 5

E

Romanian Deadlift

F1

Dumbbell Spider Curl

3 x 15 @ MAX, _ , _ lb

F2

DB Lateral Raise

3 x 15 @ MAX, _ , _ lb

G1

Cable Crunch

G2

Cable Triceps Pushdown

3 x 15

Coach
coach-avatar Mike Dewar

Meet Mike Dewar, your coach for "Strong Like Bull." With years of experience in strength training, Olympic weightlifting, and advanced programming, Mike has helped athletes of all levels achieve peak strength and muscle growth. As a seasoned fitness professional, he’s dedicated to sharing his expertise and guiding you every step of the way to become stronger and more powerful.

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