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

40X0 Training

Strength & Conditioning, Bodybuilding, General Fitness, Functional Training, Other, Functional Fitness, Weightlifting
Coach
A.J. Harper

The 12-Week Linear Evolution

The Foundation: Mastering the Language of Movement Most people fail in the gym because they change their routine too often. Imagine trying to learn German, but every two weeks you switch to Russian, then Chinese. You'd never become fluent — you'd just be perpetually confused.

Training is no different. If you change exercises every session, your body never "learns" the movement. This program uses Linear Periodization to build true fluency. We stay with high-value movements long enough for your nervous system to adapt through:

Intramuscular Coordination: Learning to fire more muscle fibers efficiently. Intermuscular Coordination: Teaching your muscles to work as a synchronized team. By keeping the patterns consistent, your progress becomes measurable and permanent.

Movement Quality: Your Performance Insurance I operate under a simple belief: if you move better, you earn the right to get stronger. I don't care how much you squat if your mechanics are leaking power and risking injury. Every working set uses the 40X0 tempo prescription — a 4-second eccentric followed by an explosive concentric — building the structural integrity that fast, sloppy reps never will. We prioritize full range of motion and structural integrity to:

Eliminate Power Leaks: Ensure the target muscle does the work, not your joints. Balance the Joints: Create a frame that handles heavy loads for years. Future-Proof Progress: Stability keeps pace with strength so you stay out of the clinic and in the weight room.

Scientific Synergy: The Resistance Curve Informed by the KILO Strength Society methodology, we manipulate the Resistance Curve — where the weight feels heaviest to ensure total development: Phase 1 (Structural Integrity): We use the Front Foot Elevated Split Squat. This emphasizes the bottom-range, stretching the quads under load to bulletproof the connective tissue. Phase 2 (Hypertrophy/Output): We transition to the Single Leg Squat. This shifts focus to the mid-range, where you are mechanically strongest, allowing for maximum intensity and muscle growth.

Why This Program? 4-Day Upper/Lower Split: The optimal balance of frequency and recovery. Elite Education: Learn the why behind the what with professional-grade structure. Safety First: We prioritize how you move before how much you lift.

Move better. Get stronger. Stay capable.

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Motor Pattern Mastery
Train the same high-value movements long enough for your nervous system to actually learn them. This builds coordination that carries over to every program after this one.
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Structural Integrity
The 4-second eccentric on every set builds connective tissue strength and joint resilience that fast, explosive-rep training simply can't develop.
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Measurable Progress
Linear loading means every week has a clear target. You always know where you're going and can see exactly how far you've come.
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Upper/Lower Balance
Four days per week hitting both upper and lower body equally — no lagging muscle groups, no overtraining, no guesswork.
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A Foundation Built to Last
This program doesn't just make you stronger for 12 weeks — it prepares your body and nervous system for every training phase that comes after
Features
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Programming 4 days per week
Master the language of lifting. A 4-day Upper/Lower split using KILO principles and Linear Periodization to build elite movement and massive strength.
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Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy from the masters at KILO Strength Society.
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Ditch the lifeless PDF. Train like a pro with an elite 4-day split, real-time data tracking, and a community that pushes you to your absolute limit.
Equipment
Required
Power Rack // Barbell // Dumbells // Adjustable Incline and Decline Bench // Leg Curl Machine (Lying, Standing, Kneeling) // Adjustable Cable Machine with Attachments // Trap Bar // Lat Pulldown Machine with Various Attachments // Seated Row Machine with Various Attachments
Recommended
Lifting Straps // iPhone Measuring/Level App // Leg Press Machine // 10, 20, or 30 Degree Heel Lifts // 6in High Box
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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

Coach
coach-avatar A.J. Harper

Master’s in Kinesiology and 10 years of elite coaching—from Germany to Google to DIAKADI in SF—drive 40X0 Training. I’m obsessed with continuing education to ensure you’re always training at the cutting edge of human performance. I build better humans through precision, science, and longevity. No guesswork, just the 40X0 standard. Let’s get to work.

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Precision Strength Starts Now.

Stop guessing and start engineering your progress. Backed by a Masters in Kinesiology, this 12-week blueprint uses the KILO-style 40X0 tempo to build elite structural balance and lean mass. Don’t just move weight—control it and control your results.

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FAQs
Who is this program designed for?
This program is for lifters with 0–1 year of structured training experience, or anyone returning after a long break. If you've never followed a structured program before, this is your starting point. More experienced lifters should consider the Undulated programs instead.
What makes 40X0 Training different?
I prioritize muscle tension over just moving weight. The 40X0 tempo (4s eccentric) maximizes hypertrophy and joint health. Using KILO-style periodization, this isn't a random workout — it's a physiological blueprint I've designed to build a resilient, high-performance body.
What level of coaching support is provided?
This is a self-guided program built for the autonomous athlete. While it doesn't include 1:1 messaging or video reviews, your Welcome Packet and in-app demos provide everything needed to execute perfectly. For direct coaching or form checks, please visit my website for 1:1 session options.
40X0 - 4x Week - Beginner - Linear - 70-83%