STRENGTH 3 Develop Performance. Own the Process. By now, you've earned the right to train at a higher level.
Strength 3 shifts the emphasis toward producing more force, improving athletic performance, and maximizing your ability to express the strength you've built.
Expect heavier loading, more advanced programming strategies, and greater performance demands - all supported by the same intentional progression that defines the Strengthology system.
The goal isn't simply to lift heavier. It's to become a stronger, more resilient athlete.
3-Day Version Train three days with an Upper/Lower split session each week, balancing strength, muscle development, and recovery. Perfect for those with demanding schedules who still want consistent progress. Three carefully planned sessions deliver meaningful increases in workload while fitting comfortably into a busy lifestyle.
A1
Press, Seated, Behind Neck, OB, Medium Grip
4 x 11 @ 66, 68, 70, 72 %
A2
Chin-up, Close Grip, Neutral
4 x 11 @ 66, 68, 70, 72 %
B1
Press, Flat, DB
4 x 12 @ 70 %
B2
Row, Seated, Medium Grip, Semi-Supinated
4 x 12 @ 70 %
C1
Push-up, Parallette
3 x 15
C2
Lateral Raise, Prone, 15° Incline, DB, Pronated
3 x 15 @ 66 %
A
Back Squat, Heel Elevated
4 x 11 @ 66, 68, 70, 72 %
B1
Split Squat, Low Pulley
3 x 12 @ 70 %
B2
Knee Flexion, Swiss Ball
3 x 12 @ 70 %
C1
Leg Press, Unilateral
3 x 20 @ 60 %
C2
Hip Thrust, OB
3 x 15 @ 66 %
A1
Press, Seated, Behind Neck, OB, Medium Grip
4 x 11 @ 66, 68, 70, 72 %
A2
Chin-up, Close Grip, Neutral
4 x 11 @ 66, 68, 70, 72 %
B1
Press, Flat, DB
4 x 12 @ 70 %
B2
Row, Seated, Medium Grip, Semi-Supinated
4 x 12 @ 70 %
C1
Push-up, Parallette
3 x 15
C2
Lateral Raise, Prone, 15° Incline, DB, Pronated
3 x 15 @ 66 %
Brad Horn
Founder of Strengthology | Strength Coach For over 20 years, I've helped athletes and everyday lifters build strength through purposeful training - not trends. My coaching philosophy is simple: Train with intention. Master the fundamentals. Progress with purpose. My goal isn't just to help you finish 12 weeks—it's to help you become a stronger, more capable lifter long after the program ends.
Stronger Doesn't Happen by Accident. Train with intention. Become stronger for life.
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