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C & C Muscle Factory

8th Street Gym

Coach
Sean Hayes

C & C Muscle Factory is a high-performance training system built around explosive contrast training and athletic, strength-based capacity circuits to designed to get you stronger, more powerful, in better condition, and to pack on more muscle. Each workout combines intelligent activation work, heavy compound lifts paired with explosive movements, high-output hypertrophy circuits, and intense finishers designed to build athletic muscle and real-world performance. This training program is a 4-week plan built around 3 strength and power training days centered around the Squat, Bench, and Deadlift plus 1 "Get Right" recovery day each week.

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Athletic Muscle Development
Build size and strength without losing athleticism. C & C Muscle Factory combines explosive training with hypertrophy-focused capacity circuits to help you develop powerful, functional muscle.
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Explosive Power Training
Contrast pairings combine heavy strength work with explosive movements to help improve force production and overall power output. The goal is to develop stronger, more explosive athleticism while improving efficiency and performance.
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Elite Work Capacity
High-output circuits and conditioning finishers are designed to challenge your engine while reinforcing strength and muscular endurance. Improve your ability to perform at a high level under fatigue.
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Durability & Injury Protection
Every workout begins with mobility, activation, and movement-prep designed to improve joint function, movement quality, and long-term training durability. Train hard while supporting recovery and resilience.
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Complete Athletic System
C & C Muscle Factory blends strength, power, conditioning, hypertrophy, and recovery into one complete training system. The result is a program built for athletes and lifters who want total-body performance and physique development. Look Better! Feel Better! Move Better!
Features
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Access to your coaches
Have access to Coach Hayes' feedback to help you acheive your goals!
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Programming 4 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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Detailed, expert instruction
Train hard with the expert guidance and instruction from one of the best coaches in the game today!
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Committed Teammates
A vibrant community that will keep you pushing to unlock your best
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Train hard at the convenience of your own pace and environment. Have the luxury of experiencing elite training from the palm of your hand!
Equipment
Required
Barbell & Plates // Squat Rack // Adjustable Bench // Dumbells // Resistance Bands // Pull-Up Bar or Pulldown Station // Plyo Box or Jump Platform // Battle Ropes
Recommended
Sled or Prowler // Kettlebells // Landmine // Cable Machine // Medicine Balls // Weighted Jump Rope // Ski Erg, Assault Bike, or other Cardio Equipment // Specialty Bars if possible
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 4-week program
Sunday
Week 1 Day 1: C & C Muscle

Release

A

8th Street's "Go To" SMR Series

Dedicate x 5 min to self-myofascial release: Use a foam roller, LAX ball, soft ball, massage gun, or whatever else you may have to help release that sticky fascia that builds up in our muscles! Check Out the 8th Street Gym's "Go To" SMR Series: 1. Lacrosse Ball Feet x 30 sec ea side 2. Soft Ball Glutes x 30 sec ea side 3. Pso Rite Psoas Release x 30 sec ea side 4. Foam Roll Upper Back x 30 sec 5. Foam Roll Lats x 30 sec ea side '6. Lacrosse Ball Pecs x 30 sec ea side 7. Massage Gun Neck / Upper Traps x 30-60 sec

Open / Mobility

B

"Your Choice" Mobility Series

Dedicate roughly x 10 min on ANY of the following Mobility Routines: (Watch the full video of whichever ONE you choose) * Sanddune Yoga Series (Sanddune is Optional) * Band Distraction Mobility Series (grab a long resistance band and anchor to a rack) * 3-D Mapping Mobility Series (no equipment needed) * Stick Mobility Series (grab a mobility stick or pvc pipe) * Walking Flex Routine (need about 10-20 yards of space) * Med Ball Mobility Series (grab a light medicine ball, 8-15lbs) * The 8th Street "Eight" Mobility Series (no equipment needed) * Incline Bench Mobility Series (need an adjustable bench)

Prep

C

Activation Circuit (Squat Prep)

Perform 2-3 rounds of the following circuit: A. "Active" ISO Lunge + Calf Raises x 10 reps ea B. Copenhagen "Drop Catch" Side Plank Hip Dips x 5 reps ea C. Plank Body Saws (Slow Eccentric) x 5 reps D. Band Resisted Glute Bridge with Knee Flare x 15-20 reps

D1

"Dead Stop" Box Squat

4 x 6

D2

Seated Box Jump (Weighted)

4 x 3

E1

Feet Elevated "Rack" Pull-Ups

3 x 6

E2

Band Resisted RDL (Toes Elevated)

3 x 8

E3

DB Deficit Reverse Lunge

3 x 6

E4

1 Arm Landmine Lateral Raise

3 x 8

E5

“Dead Stop” E Z Bar Bicep Curls

3 x 8

"Gonna Make You Sweat" Finisher

F

Week 1: Perform x 3 rounds of :30 seconds each exercise. Rest ~60 seconds after each round! A. KB Swings x :30 sec B. Weighted KB Marches x :30 sec C. Weighted Jump Rope OR Pogo Jumps x :30 sec

Tuesday
Week 1 Day 2: C & C Muscle

Release

A

8th Street's "Go To" SMR Series

Dedicate x 5 min to self-myofascial release: Use a foam roller, LAX ball, soft ball, massage gun, or whatever else you may have to help release that sticky fascia that builds up in our muscles! Check Out the 8th Street Gym's "Go To" SMR Series: 1. Lacrosse Ball Feet x 30 sec ea side 2. Soft Ball Glutes x 30 sec ea side 3. Pso Rite Psoas Release x 30 sec ea side 4. Foam Roll Upper Back x 30 sec 5. Foam Roll Lats x 30 sec ea side '6. Lacrosse Ball Pecs x 30 sec ea side 7. Massage Gun Neck / Upper Traps x 30-60 sec

Open / Mobility

B

"Your Choice" Mobility Series

Dedicate roughly x 10 min on ANY of the following Mobility Routines: (Watch the full video of whichever ONE you choose) * Sanddune Yoga Series (Sanddune is Optional) * Band Distraction Mobility Series (grab a long resistance band and anchor to a rack) * 3-D Mapping Mobility Series (no equipment needed) * Stick Mobility Series (grab a mobility stick or pvc pipe) * Walking Flex Routine (need about 10-20 yards of space) * Med Ball Mobility Series (grab a light medicine ball, 8-15lbs) * The 8th Street "Eight" Mobility Series (no equipment needed) * Incline Bench Mobility Series (need an adjustable bench)

Prep

C

Activation (Bench Prep)

Perform 2-3 rounds of the following circuit: A. 1 Arm Lo to Hi External Rotations x 10 reps ea B. Dead Bug Pullovers x 5 reps ea C. Quadruped Band Resisted T-Spine Rotations x 5 reps ea D. "Gripless" Face Pull + External Rotation x 15-20 reps

D1

"Dead Stop" Floor Press

4 x 6

D2

"Catch & Release" Plyo Push Up

4 x 3

E1

Seal Row

3 x 8

E2

Deficit Sumo Squat

3 x 6

E3

1 Arm Bent Over Cable "Dragging" Rear Delt Raise

3 x 8

E4

Single Leg Roller Hamstring Curl

3 x 6

E5

"Dead Stop" E Z Bar Lying Tricep Extension / Skull Crusher

3 x 8

"Gonna Make You Sweat" Finisher

F

Week 1: Perform x 3 rounds of :30 seconds each exercise. Rest ~60 seconds after each round! A. DB Sumo Snatch x :30 sec B. Battle Rope Jumping Jacks x :30 sec C. Mountain Climbers x :30 sec

Thursday
Week 1 Day 3: C & C Muscle

Release

A

8th Street's "Go To" SMR Series

Dedicate x 5 min to self-myofascial release: Use a foam roller, LAX ball, soft ball, massage gun, or whatever else you may have to help release that sticky fascia that builds up in our muscles! Check Out the 8th Street Gym's "Go To" SMR Series: 1. Lacrosse Ball Feet x 30 sec ea side 2. Soft Ball Glutes x 30 sec ea side 3. Pso Rite Psoas Release x 30 sec ea side 4. Foam Roll Upper Back x 30 sec 5. Foam Roll Lats x 30 sec ea side '6. Lacrosse Ball Pecs x 30 sec ea side 7. Massage Gun Neck / Upper Traps x 30-60 sec

Open / Mobility

B

"Your Choice" Mobility Series

Dedicate roughly x 10 min on ANY of the following Mobility Routines: (Watch the full video of whichever ONE you choose) * Sanddune Yoga Series (Sanddune is Optional) * Band Distraction Mobility Series (grab a long resistance band and anchor to a rack) * 3-D Mapping Mobility Series (no equipment needed) * Stick Mobility Series (grab a mobility stick or pvc pipe) * Walking Flex Routine (need about 10-20 yards of space) * Med Ball Mobility Series (grab a light medicine ball, 8-15lbs) * The 8th Street "Eight" Mobility Series (no equipment needed) * Incline Bench Mobility Series (need an adjustable bench)

Prep

C

Activation Circuit (Deadlift Prep)

Perform 2-3 rounds of the following circuit: A. Foot Elevated Band Resisted Tib Raises x 10 reps ea B. Band Resisted Side Plank Clamshell x 5 reps ea C. Band Resisted Hip Thrust Marches x 5 reps ea D. Upright Straight Arm Pulldowns x 15-20

D1

Elevated Rack Pull

4 x 6

D2

Band Resisted Med Ball Broad Jump

4 x 3

E1

1/2 Kneeling 1 Arm High Row Pulldown

3 x 8

E2

Heels Elevated Narrow "Cyclist" Goblet Squat

3 x 6

E3

Incline "Fall Back" Cable Full Range Front Raises

3 x 8

E4

Band Resisted "Push Back" Lateral Lunge

3 x 6

E5

DB Zottman Curls

3 x 8

"Gonna Make You Sweat" Finisher

F

Week 1: Perform x 3 rounds of :30 seconds each exercise. Rest ~60 seconds after each round! A. Heavy Sled Push x :30 sec B. Stop n' Go Farmers Walks x :30 sec C. Rotational Med Ball Side Slam x :30 sec

Coach
coach-avatar Sean Hayes

Sean Hayes is a strength and performance coach with experience across professional football, WWE, and elite athletics, specializing in athletic hypertrophy, explosive power development, recovery systems, and performance-based training.

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Final Word

C&C Muscle Factory was built for athletes and lifters who want more than traditional bodybuilding. This program combines strength, explosive power, athletic hypertrophy, conditioning, and durability into one complete training system designed to help you pe

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FAQs
Who is this program for?
C&C Muscle Factory is designed for athletes, former athletes, and lifters who want to build muscle while maintaining athleticism, explosiveness, and conditioning.
How many days per week is the program?
The program includes 3 primary training sessions per week plus 1 "Get Right" active recovery day.
What makes this different from traditional bodybuilding programs?
C&C Muscle Factory blends athletic performance training with hypertrophy and conditioning methods, helping you build muscle while improving power, work capacity, and movement quality.
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