BE STRONG — 8-Week Strength & Hypertrophy Program
Be Strong is an 8-week training program built around my own training routine, designed to help you build full-body strength, develop muscle and feel more capable both inside and outside the gym.
The program consists of two progressive phases, following a 5-day upper/lower split (Lower, Upper, Lower, Upper), using equipment available in most commercial gyms.
With a focus on progressive overload and getting stronger across key movements, Be Strong is designed to develop both strength and muscle mass
Built-In Mobility
Every session also includes 5 minutes of dedicated mobility work to help reduce stiffness, improve your movement and support long-term joint health.
The goal is simple: Get stronger, build muscle and become more capable in everyday life.
A
Cardio
1 x 5:00
B1
Incline Bench DB Y-Raise
3 x 10
B2
Cable External Rotation 90/90
3 x 10
C
Barbell Bench Press
2 x 5-8
D
Wide Grip Cable Row
2 x 8-12
E
Bench Supported Single Arm Lat Pulldown
2 x 5-8
F
Machine Pec Flys
2 x 8-12
G
Cable Lateral Raises
2 x 8-12
H
Bench Supported Tricep Extension
2 x 8-12
I
Alternating DB Hammer Curl
1 x 8-12
A
Cardio
1 x 5:00
B1
Hip Weight Shift
3 x 10
B2
Flamingo
3 x 30
C
SSB Squat
2 x 5-8
D
Barbell RDL
2 x 5-8
E
DB Split Squat
2 x 5-8
F
Single Leg Leg Extensions
2 x 8-12
G
Cossack Squat
2 x 5-8
H1
Single Leg Calf Raise On Step
2 x 8-12
H2
GHD Sit up
2 x 8-12
A
Cardio
1 x 5:00
B1
Incline Bench DB Y-Raise
3 x 10
B2
Cable External Rotation 90/90
3 x 10
C
Shoulder Press
2 x 5-8
D
Incline Barbell Bench Press
2 x 5-8
E
Overhand Lat Pulldown
2 x 5-8
F
Single Arm DB Row
2 x 5-8
G
Barbell Bicep Curl
2 x 5-8
H
Bench Supported Tricep Extension
2 x 8-12
A
Cardio
1 x 5:00
B1
Hip Weight Shift
3 x 10
B2
Flamingo
3 x 30
C
Pendulum Squat
2 x 5-8
D
Copenhagen Plank
2 x 20
E
Single leg DB RDL
2 x 5-8
F
Single Leg Leg Extensions
2 x 8-12
G1
Single Leg Calf Raise On Step
2 x 8-12
G2
GHD Sit up
2 x 8-12
A
Cardio
1 x 5:00
B1
Side-lying Abductions
2 x 12
B2
Prone T Raises
2 x 10
C
T-Bar Row
2 x 5-8
D
Dips
2 x 5-8
E
Seated Reverse Curl
2 x 5-8
F
Hip Thrust Machine
2 x 5-8
G
Seated Hamstring Curls
2 x 8-12
H
Toes to Bar
2 x 8-12
Jonathan Reid - Physio
I've helped 1,000+ clients on their rehab and fitness journeys go from pain and injury to strong and resilient. This has lead to the creation of practical, proven programs that help you get stronger, move better and keep doing what you love.