Pursue Mastery. Raise the Ceiling. Mastery isn't the end of the journey. It's the commitment to continually refining the fundamentals.
Strength 4 is designed for experienced lifters who understand that long-term progress isn't built by constantly changing the program, it's built by improving the quality of every repetition, every decision, and every training cycle.
Over the next 12 weeks, you'll continue developing maximal strength through deliberate practice, intelligent progression, and disciplined execution. The focus isn't simply on lifting heavier; it's on refining the skills that allow you to keep getting stronger year after year.
Because your potential isn't fixed. It rises with every opportunity to improve the fundamentals.
Raise your standard. Raise your ceiling.
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, 25° Decline, OB, Medium Grip
3 x 9 @ 70, 73, 76 %
A2
Pull-up, Medium Grip, Pronated
3 x 9 @ 70, 73, 76 %
B1
Press, 45° Incline, DB
3 x 11 @ 72 %
B2
Row, Seated, Medium Grip, Neutral
3 x 11 @ 72 %
C1
Fly, Flat, DB, 1 Arm
3 x 15 @ 66 %
C2
Trap 3, Prone, 30° Incline, DB, 1 Arm
3 x 15 @ 66 %
A
Deadlift, Sumo
3 x 9 @ 70, 73, 76 %
B1
Split Squat, Bulgarian, DB
3 x 11 @ 72 %
B2
Knee Flexion with Hip Extension, Swiss Ball
3 x 11 @ 72 %
C1
Calf Raise, Standing, Unilateral, DB
3 x 15 @ 66 %
C2
Garhammer Raise, Incline
3 x MAX
A1
Press, 25° Decline, OB, Medium Grip
3 x 9 @ 70, 73, 76 %
A2
Pull-up, Medium Grip, Pronated
3 x 9 @ 70, 73, 76 %
B1
Press, 45° Incline, DB
3 x 11 @ 72 %
B2
Row, Seated, Medium Grip, Neutral
3 x 11 @ 72 %
C1
Fly, Flat, DB, 1 Arm
3 x 15 @ 66 %
C2
Trap 3, Prone, 30° Incline, DB, 1 Arm
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.
Train with intention. Become stronger for life.
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