Basic

Atomic Athlete

General Fitness, Strength & Conditioning
Coach
Jake Saenz

Basic is our beginner on-ramp for those that have access to a full gym. It specifically designed for those that are looking for a structured, results driven program to build both strength and conditioning in a 3x per week format!

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Easy to Follow Programming
Simple and effective. Our programming is aimed at making the most of your time through time tested exercises and protocols. We’ll provide videos, written instructions, and our Coaches are quick to respond to questions.
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Safe and Effective Training
Our training is backed by science and tested on real athletes. Know that what you're doing is the smartest and most effective use of your time to get stronger, faster, and more capable while staying injury free.
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Develop Mental Toughness
We believe getting strong and tough isn’t just about physical fitness but mental fortitude as well. Our sessions are challenging by design, physically and mentally. Through them you'll develop the drive and determination to reach new levels of mental toughness.
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Proven Results
These programs have been tested on hundreds of athletes in our brick and mortar gyms in Austin, TX. We know they work because we’ve put our crew through them time and time again.
Features
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Access to your coaches
Got questions, unsure about how to execute something? Our coaching crew is just a short message away.
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Programming 3 days per week
We'll provide you with 3 training sessions per week each ranging from 45-60 minutes.
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Video Instructions
Our videos show you exactly how to do the prescribed exercises correctly and safely.
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Easy to use App
No more PDFs or logging into websites. Just open up the app and you'll have your workouts queued up and waiting for you.
Equipment
Required
Barbell // Plates // Flat Bench // Squat Rack // Dumbbells // Pu
Recommended
Kettlebells // Foam Roller // 12'' Box
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 4-week program
Sunday
Basic - Week 1

Warm Up

A

3 Rounds 6x Back Squat 6x T Push-ups 6x DB Row 60 sec. SMOC

B

Back Squat

5 x 8

C1

Pull Ups

C2

Dips

C3

Push Ups

Work Capacity

D

1 Round at a Hard Pace 400m Run (200 out and 200 back) 10x Jumping Lunges e/s 10x Burpees Just one round here, hit it at a hard pace!

Resilience

E

3 rounds 30 sec. Pigeon Stretch e/s Shoulder 21

Tuesday
Basic - Week 1

Warm Up

A

Warm-up: 3 Rounds 6x Bench Press 6x DB Bent Over Row 6x Rick Sanchez 60 sec. STOC

B1

Bench Press

6 x 8

B2

Single Arm Row

6 x 8

C

Rhino Complex

5 x 5

Work Capacity

D

5 min. AMRAP at Hard Pace 5x Swings (KB / DB) 100m Run or Row, or 200m on bike An AMRAP format means the you will run through the circuit at a hard pace again and again until the 5 minutes is up!

Resilience

E

3 rounds 30 seconds Cactus Stretch e/s 30 seconds Glute Leg Lift e/s

Thursday
Basic - Week 1

Warm Up

A

3 Rounds 6x Push-Pulls 6x Lunges e/s 6x Burpees 60 sec. SMOC

B

Walking Lunges

5 x 8

C

Push Pulls

5 x 8

Work Capacity

D

3 rounds at Hard Pace 12x 25m Shuttle Run 60 sec. Rest

Resilience

E

3 rounds 30 seconds Y + L 30 seconds Instep Stretch e/s

Coach
coach-avatar Jake Saenz

Coach Jake Saenz is the Founder and Director of Atomic Athlete. He's been coaching professionally for over 15 years and has travelled the country instructing various military organizations in exercise science and mission specific programming. Jake is US Army Veteran where he served as a team leader in the 75th Ranger Regiment.

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The Proof
verified-athlete-avatar Alex Chiapetta

Air Force TACP

Verified Athlete

""After moving to CO I used their online programming and their military on-ramp programming before I enlisted. My years of training with Atomic’s programing and coaching got me through a 2 year long Special Warfare pipeline without any injuries.Worth checking out, you won’t be disappointed!""

verified-athlete-avatar Olivia Lawson

Competitive Shooter

Verified Athlete

""Atomic continues to be the best investment to my health and mental well-being. Intelligent programming and coaches who are both approachable and well educated keep me healthy and strong into my 40s. I am stronger, more confident, and a more capable human being because of the programming.""

verified-athlete-avatar Koji Bamba

BJJ Black Belt

Verified Athlete

""After moving to Austin five years ago, I noticed a particular breed of athlete at the academy that would give me fits, even though I had an advantage both in technique and experience. I came to find out all of them trained at Atomic Athlete.""

verified-athlete-avatar Joseph Long

Software Engineer

Verified Athlete

""The programming is next level and it’s monitored by a great group of coaches with a passion for fitness and helping you reach your goals. It’s not your typical CrossFit gym so you won’t be kipping pull-ups or doing complex lifts and breakneck speeds where you’re asking for an injury.""