5 weeks
4 days/ week of lifting
1 additional day with core work and conditioning option
Focus on prepping main lifts with single joint/ isolation movements prior to main lift. Goal is not pre-exhaust but rather truly priming the movement, greasing the groove, and getting warmed up.
Linear 5x5 progression on main lifts
FeaturesA1
Agile 8
A2
Medicine Ball Slam
3 x 10
B
Step-Ups
2 x 8
C
Banded Lying Hamstring Curl
2 x 20
D
Kneeling Cable Crunch
3 x 12
E
Deadlift
5 x 5
F
Russian KB Swing
5 x 0:30
A1
Agile 8
A2
Battle Ropes
3 x 0:30
B
1-Arm DB Row
8, 8, 6
C
DB Bench Press
2 x 12
D
Bench Press
5 x 5
E
Rope Triceps Pushdowns
3 x 12
F
Bent Over Rear Delt Fly
3 x 20
A
Flexibility/Mobility Routine
Conditioning
B
Conditioning
Choose your poison and go to town. Do 10-60 minutes of conditioning work. Examples: easy walk, hard walk, hiking/ trail walk, jog/ run/ hill sprints/ trail run, bike ride, stationary bike, treadmill, rower, battle ropes/ other light conditioning tools. Get creative and get to work, just don't wreck yourself for tomorrow's workout.
Conditioning
C
Abs 1
5 rounds :30 seconds on / :30 seconds rest 1) jack knife sit-up 2) plank 3) ankle biters 4) flutter kicks 5) downward dog toe touch
A1
Agile 8
A2
Medicine Ball Slam
3 x 10
B
Tempo Goblet Squat
2 x 6
C
DB Romanian Deadlift
3 x 12
D
Dead Bug w/ Banded Hip Flexor March
3 x 8
E
Back Squat
5 x 5
F
Barbell Row
3 x 8
A1
Agile 8
A2
Battle Ropes
3 x 0:30
B
Lat Pulldown
3 x 12
C
Barbell Push-Up
1 x 60
D
Barbell Bicep Curl
3 x 12
E
DB Lateral Raise
3 x 15
F
Suitcase Carry
3 x 50