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12 Week - Strength 4 - Beginner - 2x/wk

Strengthology, LLC

Strength & Conditioning
Coach
Brad Horn

STRENGTH 4

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.

2-Day Version Train twice per week with efficient full-body workouts designed to build strength without requiring a large time commitment. Ideal for beginners, busy professionals, or anyone looking to establish consistency before increasing training volume. Two efficient full-body sessions prioritize the highest-return exercises so you can continue progressing despite limited training availability.

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Build Lean Muscle
Train with the right combination of volume, intensity, and recovery to support muscle growth and improved body composition.
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Move Better
Improve stability, coordination, and movement quality so every lift feels stronger and more efficient.
Features
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Coach Support
You're never training alone. Get direct access for programming-related questions so you can stay confident, overcome challenges, and keep progressing.
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Programming 2 days per week
Train two days each week using an Full Body split that balances strength, muscle growth, and recovery.
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Exercise Demonstrations
Includes clear instructional videos to help you execute each movement with proper technique with confidence. Quality movement builds quality strength.
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Access your entire program from the TH app. Track workouts, record personal records, monitor progress, and follow your training wherever you go.
Equipment
Required
Squat Rack // Barbell // Plates // Dumbbells // Chin-up Bar // Lat Pulldown // Seated Row // Dip Station // Trap Bar // Lying Leg Curl // Adjustable Bench // Decline Bench
Recommended
Leg Press // EZ Bar // Seated Calf Raise // Slant Board // Squat Wedges // Reverse Hyper // Horizontal Back Extension // Incline Back Extension // Plyo Boxes
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 12-week program
Sunday
2x/wk - Novice - Strength - Accumulation 7 - Full Body 1 - 3 x 9

A

Back Squat, Heel Elevated

3 x 9 @ 68, 72, 76 %

B1

Press, Flat, OB, Close Grip

3 x 9 @ 68, 72, 76 %

B2

Lat Pulldown, Telle, Close Grip, Neutral

3 x 9 @ 68, 72, 76 %

C1

Step-up, Side, DB

3 x 11 @ 72 %

C2

Leg Curl, Standing, Foot Neutral, Dorisflexion

3 x 11 @ 72 %

D1

Press, Seated, DB

3 x 11 @ 72 %

D2

Row, Seated, Medium Grip, Semi-Supinated

3 x 11 @ 72 %

Wednesday
2x/wk - Novice - Strength - Accumulation 7 - Full Body 2 - 3 x 9

A

Deadlift, Sumo, Clean Stance

3 x 9 @ 68, 72, 76 %

B1

Press, 15° Decline, OB, Medium Grip

3 x 9 @ 68, 72, 76 %

B2

Lat Pulldown, Medium Grip, Semi-Pronated

3 x 9 @ 68, 72, 76 %

C1

Split Squat, Front Foot Elevated, Low Pulley

3 x 11 @ 72 %

C2

Leg Curl, Lying, Plantarflexion, Neutral

3 x 11 @ 72 %

D1

Press, 60° Incline, DB

3 x 11 @ 72 %

D2

Row, Seated, Wide Grip, Neutral

3 x 11 @ 72 %

Coach
coach-avatar 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.

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Stronger Doesn't Happen by Accident.

Stronger Doesn't Happen by Accident Train with intention. Become stronger for life.

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FAQs
Who is this program designed for?
Strength 4 is designed for beginner to early intermediate 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.
How many days per week will I train?
Two training sessions each week using a structured Full Body split designed to maximize progress while allowing adequate recovery.
How long do the workouts take?
Most sessions take between 60–75 minutes, depending on rest periods and training pace.
Can men and women both use this program?
Absolutely. The principles of strength training apply to everyone. The program is designed to help both men and women build strength, muscle, confidence, and better movement.
What equipment is required?
This program is designed for a commercial gym or well-equipped home gym with barbells, dumbbells, cables, and common strength training equipment.
What happens after I finish Strength 4?
Congratulations, you've completed the Strengthology Beginner Series. By now, you've built a strong foundation, increased your training capacity, learned to own the process, and refined the fundamentals that drive long-term progress. Your next step is Strength 1: Intermediate.
12 Week - Strength 4 - Beginner - 2x/wk