Beginner Strength Program
Synergy Fitness & Nutrition
General Fitness, Strength & Conditioning, Functional FitnessOur beginner resistance training program is carefully designed for people of any age looking to build strength, power, and endurance. The program contains 8 total weeks (5 days per week) of developmental exercises to help you stay consistent and see results. Our coaches provide direct contact and hold you accountable to become the best, and strongest, version of yourself. This program combines easy-to-follow exercises with a structured plan to help you build a solid foundation, one rep at a time.
A
Foam Roll
Conditioning
B
Full Body Mobilization
Closed Chain Ankle C.A.R.S x 10/10 Quadruped Adductor rock x 5/5 Cat/Camel x 10 Side Lying T-Spine Opener x 5/5 Figure 4 Glute Bridge x 10/10 Inchworm walkout x 5 Cossack Squat x 5/5 hip hinge w t-spine rotation x5/5 Push-up x 5
C1
Goblet Squat
12, 10, 8
C2
1-Arm DB Row
24, 10, 8
C3
Plank
3 x 30
D1
Glute Bridge
12, 10, 8
D2
DB Bench Press
12, 10, 8
D3
Banded Pallof Hold
3 x 60
E1
DB Bicep Curls
2 x 10
E2
Walking Lunges
2 x 20
Recovery
F
Full Body Stretch
Perform each stretch for 30 seconds Seated Hamstring Samson Stretch Pigeon Stretch Prayer Stretch Standing Shoulder Stretch Standing Calf Stretch
Prep
A
Full Body Mobilization
Closed Chain Ankle C.A.R.S x 10/10 Quadruped Adductor rock x 5/5 Cat/Camel x 10 Side Lying T-Spine Opener x 5/5 Figure 4 Glute Bridge x 10/10 Inchworm walkout x 5 Cossack Squat x 5/5 hip hinge w t-spine rotation x5/5 Push-up x 5
B
Row / Run / Bike / Assault Bike
1 x 20:00
Conditioning
C
Core Circuit #1
2-5 rounds with 1-2 minutes of rest between sets OH Plate Situp x 10 Russian twist x 10/10 (just use same weight plate from situps) Bicycle Sit-ups x 10/10 Flutter kicks x 30 seconds
Conditioning
D
Full Body Stretch
Perform each stretch for 30 seconds Seated Hamstring Samson Stretch Pigeon Stretch Prayer Stretch Standing Shoulder Stretch Standing Calf Stretch
A
Foam Roll
Prep
B
Full Body Mobilization Prep
This is a mobility prep circuit. Start with the low intensity and work up to the dynamic mobility Low Intensity Ankle Mobilization x 10 l 10 Quadruped Adductor Rock with hip extension x 5/5 Quadruped T-Spine Rotation x 10/10 Worlds Greatest Stretch x 5/5 Side Lying Shoulder Sweeps x 5/5 Figure 4 Glute Bridge x 5/5 Iron Cross x 5/5 Dynamic Mobility Flow Inchworm walkout with dynamic pigeon x 5 Downward dog with opposite foot taps x 5/5 Downward dog + cobra push up flow x 5 Superman I-Y-T x 5/5/5 Lunge Complex (forward/reverse/lateral) x 3/3/3 Dead bug x 10/10 Squat x 10 Hip Hinge x 10
C1
DB Reverse Lunge
24, 20, 16
C2
TRX Row
3 x 10
C3
Side Plank
3 x 60
D1
DB RDL
12, 10, 8
D2
Incline Bench Press
12, 10, 8
D3
Boat Pose
3 x 30
E1
DB Lateral Raise
2 x 10
E2
DB Calf Raise
2 x 10
Recovery
F
Full Body Stretch
Perform each stretch for 30 seconds Seated Hamstring Samson Stretch Pigeon Stretch Prayer Stretch Standing Shoulder Stretch Standing Calf Stretch
Prep
A
Full Body Mobilization
Closed Chain Ankle C.A.R.S x 10/10 Quadruped Adductor rock x 5/5 Cat/Camel x 10 Side Lying T-Spine Opener x 5/5 Figure 4 Glute Bridge x 10/10 Inchworm walkout x 5 Cossack Squat x 5/5 hip hinge w t-spine rotation x5/5 Push-up x 5
B
Row / Run / Bike / Assault Bike
5 x 2:00 @ 1:00
Conditioning
C
Home / Beginner Core Circuit
Core Circuit = Pick 5 exercises and perform 2-3 rounds 1) Lying Leg Raise x 20 reps 2) Mountain Climbers x 20 per leg (Slow Tempo) 3) Hollow Hold x 30 seconds 4) Reverse Crunch x 20 reps 5) Alternating Leg Lifts x 10 reps per leg 6) Side Plank x 30 seconds per side 7) Deadbug with 1-2 Second Hold x 15 reps per side 8) Push up to Side plank x 5 second hold for plank / 4 reps per side
Conditioning
D
Full Body Stretch
Perform each stretch for 30 seconds Seated Hamstring Samson Stretch Pigeon Stretch Prayer Stretch Standing Shoulder Stretch Standing Calf Stretch
A
Foam Roll
Prep
B
Full Body Mobilization Prep
This is a mobility prep circuit. Start with the low intensity and work up to the dynamic mobility Low Intensity Ankle Mobilization x 10 l 10 Quadruped Adductor Rock with hip extension x 5/5 Quadruped T-Spine Rotation x 10/10 Worlds Greatest Stretch x 5/5 Side Lying Shoulder Sweeps x 5/5 Figure 4 Glute Bridge x 5/5 Iron Cross x 5/5 Dynamic Mobility Flow Inchworm walkout with dynamic pigeon x 5 Downward dog with opposite foot taps x 5/5 Downward dog + cobra push up flow x 5 Superman I-Y-T x 5/5/5 Lunge Complex (forward/reverse/lateral) x 3/3/3 Dead bug x 10/10 Squat x 10 Hip Hinge x 10
C1
DB Step Up
24, 20, 16
C2
Inverted Row Hold
3 x 15
C3
Rolling Plank
3 x 60
D1
Push-Up
12, 10, 8
D2
SB Hamstring Curl
12, 10, 8
D3
SB Stride
3 x 30
E1
Half Kneeling DB Curl to Press
2 x 20
E2
Banded Lateral Low Walk
2 x 20
Recovery
F
Full Body Stretch
Perform each stretch for 30 seconds Seated Hamstring Samson Stretch Pigeon Stretch Prayer Stretch Standing Shoulder Stretch Standing Calf Stretch
Nick Lund
I am an NSCA CPT and CSCS coach who aims to help individuals navigate the science of strength and conditioning and simplify it to help them obtain a higher quality of life. I use a simplistic approach to optimize training and its benefits so you can continue to live a life of fewer excuses.
Progress takes time, so celebrate every milestone, no matter how small. Stay consistent and trust the process. The strength you build here will empower you for life. You’ve got this!
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