40X0 Training

Coach
A.J. Harper

Build muscle and strength at the same time. This 12-week program uses Undulated Periodization to alternate between muscle-building and strength phases throughout the program — giving your body a broader training stimulus than linear programming alone.

Four days per week in an Upper/Lower split, every working set uses the 40X0 tempo prescription — a 4-second eccentric followed by an explosive concentric. This builds the structural integrity and muscle control that fast, sloppy reps never will.

Unlike the Linear program where exercises repeat for 6 straight weeks, Undulated Periodization rotates the stimulus while keeping the intensity climbing. Your body is constantly adapting, which means consistent progress in both size and strength across all 12 weeks.

Training intensity runs between 70–83% of your estimated max — heavy enough to drive real strength adaptations, controlled enough to prioritize movement quality throughout.
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Features
1 sessions per week
Must use App app to view and log training
Program Training
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 12-week program
Monday
1. Warm Up

A

Dynamic Warm Up

For Completion

Monday
ACC 1 - 70% - 3x12 - Upper 1

A1

DEMO - Overhead Press

For Completion

A2

Overhead Press - Barbell

6, 4, 2

A3

Overhead Press - Barbell

3 x 12

A4

DEMO - Proper Chin-Up Form

For Completion

A5

Pulldown - Medium Grip - Semi-Supinated

3 x 12

B1

Press - Flat - DB

3 x 15

B2

Row - Seated - Close Grip - Neutral

3 x 15

C1

French Press - Standing - Mid Pulley - Rope

3 x 20

C2

Curl - 65° Incline - DB - Pronated

3 x 20

Tuesday
1. Warm Up

A

Dynamic Warm Up

For Completion

Tuesday
ACC 1 - 70% - 3x12 - Lower 1

A1

DEMO - Squat

For Completion

A2

Squat - 10° Degrees - Barbell

4, 6, 4, 2

A3

Squat - 10° Degrees - Barbell

3 x 12

A4

Stretch - Soleus - Standing - Wall

2 x 30

A5

Stretch - Hamstring - Split Stance

2 x 30

B1

DEMO - Split Squat - Front Foot Elevated

For Completion

B2

Split Squat - Front Foot Elevated - Low Pulley

3 x 12

B3

Leg Curl - Seated - Dorsiflex

3 x 8

C1

Leg Press - Medium Stance

3 x 15

C2

Goodmorning - Seated - Low Pulley - Medium Stance

3 x 15

Thursday
1. Warm Up

A

Dynamic Warm Up

For Completion

Thursday
ACC 1 - 70% - 3x12 - Upper 2

A1

DEMO - Bench Press

For Completion

A2

Bench Press - Barbell

6, 4, 2

A3

Bench Press - Barbell

3 x 12

A4

DEMO - Proper Chin-Up Form

For Completion

A5

Pulldown - Wide Grip - Neutral

3 x 12

B1

Press - Seated - DB

3 x 15

B2

Row - Seated - Medium Grip - Pronated

3 x 15

C1

External Rotation - Side Lying - DB - One-Arm

3 x 20

C2

Powell Raise - Floor - DB

3 x 20

Friday
1. Warm Up

A

Dynamic Warm Up

For Completion

Friday
ACC 1 - 70% - 3x12 - Upper 2

A1

DEMO - Front Squat

For Completion

A2

DEMO - Straps - Front Squat

For Completion

A3

Front Squat - 10° Degrees - Barbell

4, 6, 4, 2

A4

Front Squat - 10° Degrees - Barbell

5 x 6

A5

Stretch - Calf - Gastrocnemius

2 x 30

A6

Stretch - Rectus Femoris - Kneeling

2 x 30

B

Deadlift - Trap Bar - High Handles

3 x 12

C1

Calf Raise - Seated - Medium Stance

3 x 15

C2

Plank - Front

3 x 30

40X0 - 4x Week - Beginner - Undulated - 70-83%