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Athlete Barbell Strength Training

Acceleration Sports Performance

Strength & Conditioning
Coach
Acceleration Staff

This program is built to maximize strength, power, and durability by blending progressive overload on foundational lifts with targeted accessory work for balance, stability, and resilience. Across each block, athletes move from strength endurance and hypertrophy into heavier, more explosive work, developing not only raw strength but also control, coordination, and mobility through unilateral and tempo-based movements. Core stability, grip, and shoulder health are emphasized throughout, ensuring long-term durability and carryover to sport and life. Whether your goal is building a stronger base, improving athletic performance, or becoming more resilient overall, this program delivers a complete, structured path for real results.

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Gain Strength and Explosive Power
This program builds strength, power, and durability through progressive overload on key lifts and targeted accessory work for balance, stability, and resilience. Each block moves from endurance and hypertrophy to heavier, explosive work, developing strength, control, mobility, and long-term durability for sport and life.
Features
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Programming 3 days per week
This program is dedicated for 3 days per week preferably 1 day in between lifts
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
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Equipment
Required
Barbell // General weight room equipment
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 9-week program
Sunday
Week 1 Day 1

A

Limber 11

B

Back Squat

3 x 5 @ 75 %

C

Bench Press

5 x 5 @ 75 %

D

DB Split Squat

2 x 3

E

DB Incline Row

2 x 12

F

DB Elevated Single Leg Squat

2 x 8

G

Hammer Curl

2 x 20

H

DB Farmer's Carry

2 x 30

Tuesday
Week 1 Day 3

A

Limber 11

B

Trap Bar Deadlift

5 x 10 @ 60 %

C

Incline DB Bench Press

3 x 12.15

D

RDL

4 x 4

E

Pull-Up

5 x 3

F

Glute Bridge

2 x 12

G

Bear Holds

2 x 30

H

DB Russian Twist

2 x 15

I

Bent Over Rear Delt Fly

2 x 30

Thursday
Week 1 Day 5

A

Limber 11

B

Pause Back Squat

8 x 2 @ 50 %

C

Bench Press

6 x 3 @ 60 %

D

DB Lunges

2 x 4

E

KB Overhead Press

2 x 8

F

Side Lunge

2 x 12

G

DB Tricep Extension

2 x 20

H

Hanging Leg Raise

2 x 15

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Proven Results

In short, this program gives you a clear, proven path to becoming stronger, more athletic, and more resilient—so you can perform at your best and stay there.

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FAQs
Should there be days off in between lifting
Yes the goal will be to train every other day
The Proof
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"This program helps train to get strong in ways that have direct transfer to sport"

Athlete Barbell Strength Training