Built for athletes who are just getting started or need a solid foundation. The Foundation Athlete program is designed to help you build strength, improve basic speed and gain confidence in your training without overcomplicating things. Follow a structured 3-day per week plan combining essential strength work with fundamental speed and movement training, so you can develop a strong athletic base from the ground up. All sessions can be done in a standard commercial gym, no fancy or high-tech equipment needed. No more guessing. No more random workouts. No more wasted time. Just a clear starting point to build the strength, speed, and confidence you need to progress.
A
Leg swings
2 x 10
B
Hip mobility routine
C
Duck walk
2 x 1 @ 20
D
Seated vertical jump
3 x 3
E
Broad jump + stick
3 x 2
F
Hang Power Clean
3 x 3 @ 65 %
G
Front squat
3 x 5 @ 65 %
H
Clean pull
3 x 3 @ 80 %
I
Eccentric nordic hamstring curl
3 x 4
J
Pendlay rows
3 x 8 @ 6
K
Tempo bench press
3 x 5 @ 6
L1
Straight leg raises
3 x 10
L2
Cable crunches
3 x 15
M
Stretching series
For Completion
A
Leg swings
2 x 10
B
Hamstring sweeps
1 x 20
C
Straight leg marches + airplanes
1 x 20
D
Dymamic piriformis stretch + toe pulls
1 x 20
E
Hipflexor stretch + hip pulls
1 x 20
F
Hip circles front & backwards
1 x 20
G
Cossack squat
1 x 20
H
Karaoke
1 x 20
I
A - skip
1 x 20
J
B - skip
1 x 20
K
High knees
1 x 20
L
But kicks
1 x 20
M
Straight leg bounds (short)
1 x 20
N
Straight leg bounds (big)
1 x 20
O
Single leg A - skip
2 x 20
P
Alternating fast leg
1 x 20
Q
Build up sprints
3 x 30 @ 50, 75, 90
R
10 meter sprint
4 x 10 @ 95
S
Sled sprints
4 x 15 @ 20 %
T
Shuttle
4 x 1
U
Decelerations
4 x 15
V
Square drill
4 x 20
W
Stretching series
For Completion
A
Leg swings
2 x 10
B
Hip mobility routine
C
Duck walk
2 x 1 @ 20
D
Pogo's on to box jumps
3 x 8
E
Double broad jump
4 x 1
F
Hang Power Snatch
3 x 3 @ 65 %
G
Back Squat
3 x 5 @ 65 %
H
Elevated dumbell split stance squat
3 x 8 @ 6
I
Hipflexor sit up
3 x 8
J
Weighted Chin Ups
3 x 6 @ 6
K
OHP
3 x 6 @ 6
L1
Hyperextension
3 x 15
L2
QL extensions
3 x 10
M
Stretching series
For Completion
Lander Goossens
Professional athlete in the European League of Football (ELF) with 10+ years of strength & conditioning experience. Trained with NFL and CFL athletes. Coaching experience with ELF and GFL players. Specializes in speed, strength, power and athletic development.
Serious athletes don’t guess, they follow a system. If you’re ready to train with purpose and perform at your best, this is it!
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Paul Rothkopf
European League of Football TE
Verified Athlete"“I started Lander’s program and the progress I made in such a short time is unbelievable. My speed, strength and explosiveness all shot up fast. The coaching and support are truly next level. Grateful for this program, the grind continues.”"
AK Almakki
ELF/GFL linebacker
Verified Athlete"The program taught me what real athletic development means. I’ve gained more strength, power, and speed than ever before, but most importantly, I’ve developed discipline and confidence in every part of my game."
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