The Muscle Manual

The Strength Standard

Field Sports, Powerlifting, Multi-sport, Functional Fitness, Strength & Conditioning
Coach
Brian Loomis

For this program there are 3 full body training days. Each day should take you 45 minutes to an hour. Adults are awake on average of 112- 119 hours in a week, so all you are sacrificing is just 3 hours in a week to make yourself better.

The program is very simple. You will be doing full body workouts that focus on foundational movements that give you the biggest “bang for your buck”. These movements are also easily scalable which will enhance your chances to see gains quicker.

Program Structure

Day 1 – Vertical Jump, Deadlift, OH Press, Accessories + Conditioning

Day 2- Lateral Bounds, Horizontal Press, Hinge, Accessories + Arms

Day 3- Plyo, Squat, Row, Accessories + Conditioning

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Progressive Overload
Exercises are structured in a progressive sequence to maximize both strength and explosiveness.
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Explosive Training
Not only will you get stronger but you will also enhance your rate of force development with jumps and plyos.
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Strength Development
Squats, deads, presses and accessories, every lift is designed to add strength, muscle and maximum power.
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Accessible to Everyone
Whether you’re a beginner have a ton of experience in the gym , the workouts in the program are designed to push you while meeting you where you’re at.
Features
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Programming 3 days per week
3- Day a week program designed to develop power, muscle, and strength, preparing you for peak performance in everyday life!
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Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy
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Detailed, expert instruction
I will be a coach who will hold you accountable and provide the feedback you need to grow
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Sweating over a lifeless PDF is old news. Your coaches and team will push you harder, know you better, and keep you going longer, all through an app.
Equipment
Required
Barbell//Dumbbells//Bench//Med Ball//Squat Rack//Chin Up Bar//Pl
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 12-week program
Sunday
Phase 1 Day 1

Plyo Warm Up

A

Complete these in a circuit fashion resting as needed, not turning them into cardio. A1) Pogo Hop 3x10 A2) Crescendo Leaps 3x10 total A3) Low Ceiling Leaps 3x5

B

Extensive CMJ

3 x 5

C

Back Squat

3 x 5

D

Bench Press

3 x 5

E

Stiff Leg Deadlift

1 x 5

F

DB Side Bend

2 x 12

Tempo Runs

G

Treadmill Tempo Run x6-8 ~6-8 minutes - :15on/:45off - Run @ 70% of a sprint. Not a jog, not a full sprint; somewhere in-between. - If running hurts your knees, lower back, or somewhere else, try biking instead (for the exact same time/intensity!) - Are you wearing a Heart Rate Monitor? HRs shouldn't exceed 85% of your projected Max HR. If they are you aren't resting long enough. Try resting a minute instead of 45 seconds

Tuesday
Phase 1 Day 2

A

Side Lying Opener

1 x 10

B1

Backwards Pogos

3 x 10

B2

Light Bounds

3 x 6

C

Barbell Deadlift

1 x 5

D

Overhead Press

3 x 5

E1

FFE Reverse Lunge

2 x 10

E2

Kneeling Cable Crunch

2 x 10

F1

Hammer Curls

1 x 5:00 @ MAX

F2

DB Lateral Raise

1 x 5:00 @ MAX

Thursday
Phase 1 Day 3

A

Hip Airplane

1 x 10

Plyo Warm Up

B

Complete these in a circuit fashion resting as needed, not turning them into cardio. A1) Light Split Stance Leaps x10 (swap after 5 reps) A2) Stationary Hoping x 6 each A3) Deep Split Pops x10-12 each

C

Deep Tier Split Jumps

3 x 5

D

Bench Press

3 x 5

E

Back Squat

3 x 5

F

Nordic Hamstring Curl

3 x 5

G1

DB Chest Supported Row

2 x 12

G2

Lying Tricep Extension

2 x 12

H

Airdyne Bike Intervals

6 x 0:30

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