Are you ready to break through your strength plateaus and crush your fastest mile time?
Our 8-Week VO2 Max and Strength Challenge is built for intermediate to advanced lifters—powerlifters, strength athletes, and gym enthusiasts—who have prioritized strength but overlooked conditioning. This program fills that gap by combining** two targeted strength sessions and three VO2 max-focused conditioning sessions per week**, giving you the best of both worlds: maximum strength and elite-level cardiovascular capacity.
Choose your conditioning: Each conditioning session can be done as a run or bike, offering flexibility for those dealing with muscle soreness, scheduling issues, or who need a more gradual ramp-up in intensity. Plus, we've added an alternative progression option designed for those training toward a 5K—so whether your goal is speed over one mile or endurance over five kilometers, this plan has you covered.
VO2 max is a powerful predictor of cardiovascular health, recovery, and performance. Improving it not only boosts endurance—it accelerates recovery between sets, reduces injury risk, and contributes to overall longevity. In short, the better your engine, the better your output—in and out of the gym.
Please scroll down to learn more about what equipments you'll need and other FAQs .
For intermediate to advanced lifters not engaged in competitive sports, the program is suitable for use at any time. Your purchase gives you lifetime access to use it as many times you want!
If you are a competitive athlete in speed and power sports, ACSP - Strength phase is more appropriate for you.
If you are a beginner lifter without great technique, this program might be too intense for you. We recommend Initiate or Bare Minimum program
A
Light Jog
1 x 5:00
B1
WORLD'S GREATEST STRETCH
1 x 5
B2
Inchworm
1 x 5
B3
Active stretch routine
1 x 5
B4
Hip circles
1 x 5
B5
Calf Stretch
1 x 0:30
B6
Single leg calf raise
1 x 12
C
Interval run
6 x 2:00 @ 8
D
Light Jog
1 x 5:00
A1
Active stretch routine
1 x 5
A2
Prone Y's, T's and W raises
1 x 5
A3
WORLD'S GREATEST STRETCH
1 x 5
A4
Depth drop stick
2 x 5
B1
Back Squat
5, 3, 1, MAX, MAX @ 54, 67.5, 76.5, 81, _ %
B2
Coppenhagen Groin curl
2 x 10
B3
Tuck Jump
3 x 4
C1
DB Shoulder Press
3 x 8
C2
Supine hip crossover
2 x 10
C3
Pull-Up
3 x MAX
D1
Hip Thrust
3 x 10
D2
Cable Rotations
2 x 10
E1
V-Ups
2 x 15
E2
Superman
2 x 15
E3
Mountain Climber
2 x 15
A
Light Jog
1 x 5:00
B1
WORLD'S GREATEST STRETCH
1 x 10
B2
Inchworm
1 x 5
B3
Active stretch routine
1 x 5
B4
Hip circles
1 x 5
B5
Calf Stretch
1 x 0:30
B6
Single leg calf raise
1 x 12
C
Jog
1 x 20:00 @ 5
D
Light Jog
1 x 5:00
A1
Active stretch routine
2 x 5
A2
Single Leg Squat for Ankle rocker
1 x 15
A3
Wiper for Ankle Rocker
1 x 25
A4
Toe Ups for Ankle Rocker
1 x 20
A5
Shuffle for Ankle Rocker
1 x 25
A6
WORLD'S GREATEST STRETCH
2 x 5
B
Elite 6
C
Agile 8
D1
Spring Ankle 2
1 x 20
D2
Spring Ankle 1
1 x 20
D3
Spring Ankle 3
1 x 20
D4
Spring Ankle 4
1 x 20
D5
Spring Ankle 5
1 x 20
E
Foam Roll
F
Thoracic Extension on Foam Roller
G
Foam Roll IT Bands
A1
WORLD'S GREATEST STRETCH
1 x 5
A2
Active stretch routine
1 x 5
A3
Prone Y's, T's and W raises
1 x 5
A4
Bird Dog
2 x 10
A5
Glute Bridge
2 x 10
A6
Chinup isometric hold
2 x 30
B1
Deadlift
5, 3, 1, MAX, MAX @ 54, 67.5, 76.5, 81, _ %
B2
Full Kneel Chop
2 x 10
C1
Barbell Bench Press
10, 6, MAX, MAX @ 50, 70, 85, 85 %
C2
1-Arm DB Row
3 x 8
C3
Side plank raise
3 x 10
D1
Lateral Lunge
3 x 5
D2
MB Side Throw
3 x 3
D3
Lateral Bound
3 x 2
E
Single Arm Farmer Walk
3 x 30
Conditioning
F
Gun show Circuit bench
Seated bicep curl x 10 Supine tricep extension on bench x 10 DB shrug x 10 Plate pinch x 30s 3 sets. heavy enough to get pump, not too heavy to lead to cheating
A
Light Jog
1 x 5:00
B1
WORLD'S GREATEST STRETCH
1 x 5
B2
Inchworm
1 x 5
B3
Active stretch routine
1 x 5
B4
Hip circles
1 x 5
B5
Calf Stretch
1 x 0:30
B6
Single leg calf raise
1 x 12
C
Tempo run
3 x 6:00 @ 7
D
Light Jog
1 x 5:00
Yasir boasts a decade of experience as a fitness coach. His holistic approach aims at enhancing physical and mental resilience, promoting productivity through skill development and sports-based fitness. Currently pursuing Sports Science and Coaching at UGA, he is a Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) and actively competes in track & field while coching youth at a local track and tennis club.
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