Barrel Aged

Squats and Hops

Powerlifting, Strongman, Strength & Conditioning

Coach

Garson Skelton

Good things take time, and so does getting genuinely strong. Barrel Aged is heavy lifting, real progression, and zero patience for wasted reps.

Training runs in 6-8 week blocks, built around one simple obsession: moving more weight than you did last time. No gimmicks, no fluff, just the boring stuff that actually works.

Bring your patience. Leave your ego at the door.

$25 / mo

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Features

Access to your coaches

Got a question about a lift or your programming? I'm reachable and responsive, not just a name on the page.

Programming 4 days per week

Heavy lifting, real progression, and programming built around powerlifting and strongman movements.

Exercise Video Guidance

Instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy

Detailed, expert instruction

Every lift comes with cues and coaching notes, not just sets and reps on a spreadsheet.

Committed Teammates

A vibrant community that will keep you pushing to unlock your best

Delivered through TrainHeroic

Sweating over a lifeless PDF is so last year. Your coach and team push you harder and keep you going, all through the app.

Equipment

Required

Barbell // Power Rack // Lots of weights

Sample Week

I will write fresh programming weekly. You’ll get notifications when they’re ready

Sunday

Week 1 Day 1

Back Squat

6, 5, 5, 5, MAX @ 40, 50, 67, 72, 76 %

Barbell Split Squat

4 x 6

Good Morning

3 x 10

Pallof Press

3 x 10

Lateral Lunge

3 x 10

Monday

Week 1 Day 2

Bench Press

6, 5, 5, 5, MAX @ 40, 50, 67, 72, 76 %

Band Face Pull

4 x 12

Lat Pulldown

4 x 8

1 Dumbbell Overhead Press

4 x 6

Close Grip Bench Press

3 x 10

Tricep Pushdown

3 x 12

Wednesday

Week 1 Day 4

Deadlift

6, 5, 5, 5, MAX @ 40, 50, 67, 72, 76 %

Plank

3 x 0:20

Single Leg RDL

4 x 6

Zercher Squat

3 x 10

Landmine Squat

3 x 10

Coach

More from Squats and Hops

Garson Skelton

16 years as a strength and conditioning coach, personal trainer, and sports nutritionist Master's in Exercise Physiology NSCA - CSCS*D USAW Olympic Lifting Coach I've trained to lift historic stones in both Scotland and Iceland, and worked with everyone from Division 1 athletes and future pro players to a mom of three looking to get her strength back, and just about everyone in between

FAQs

Who is this program for?

If strength is your primary goal, this is the program for you. This team is all about getting as strong as possible and bumping up those maxes!

I don't drink, is that required?

Not at all. A number of members don't drink alcohol. The idea is to not feel guilty enjoying the things you like while working on your fitness. For some that's happy hour with coworkers, or wine on a date night. For others, it's ice cream or a cupcake.

What if I don't have any equipment? Or I can't do a specific lift?

There is a solution that we can find! Usually substitution suggestions are added into the workouts, but also you can check out https://squatsandhops.com/exercise-substitutions/ for updated suggestions.

What if I miss a day? When can I start?

If you miss a day, or have a unique workout schedule you can reschedule any session on your calendar. You can start at anytime! Workouts are posted in 6 week blocks, but you can jump in at anytime!

Are there any other terms and conditions?

Yes. A waiver and release of liability is required before starting the program. You can find the full waiver and terms here: https://squatsandhops.com/disclaimer-and-release-of-liability/

Have more questions?

Check out our full FAQ page at https://squatsandhops.com/pages/faqs for more on how training works, choosing a program, and general policies.

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