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Squats and Hops

Multi-sport, Combat Sports, Field Sports, Strength & Conditioning, First Responders, Jiu Jitsu
Coach
Garson Skelton

Just like the drink, this program is strong, straightforward, and hits hard. Unlike the drink, you're the one left standing after.

This team is designed for people who love to train and compete in different sports. There are a lot of benefits to getting stronger and more explosive, but when you compete at something, you need to dedicate real time to practice and drills, not just the gym.

This program runs on 3 types of days:

Heavy lifting days — The beer in the mix. Straightforward strength work, no wasted time. Technique days — The chaser. Short, sharp conditioning circuits before or after your drill work, built to keep you fresh, not fried. Hybrid days — Where it all comes together. A little strength, a lot of explosive movement.

The combination of these three days should make you stronger, faster, and more explosive, without stealing time away from the sport you actually compete in.

Features
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Access to your coaches
Coaches who will hold you accountable and provide the feedback you need to grow
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Programming 4 days per week
Daily strength, conditioning, and skill training that’s accessible and challenging for athletes of any level or background
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Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy
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Detailed, expert instruction
Every session comes with cues and coaching notes, so you're training smart, not just hard.
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Committed Teammates
A vibrant community that will keep you pushing to unlock your best
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Train with coaches who push you, understand your goals, and keep you progressing.
Equipment
Required
Barbell // Dumbbells // Med balls // Somewhere to Sprint // A competitive edge
Recommended
Sled // A tire to flip
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Sample Week
I will write fresh programming weekly. You’ll get notifications when they’re ready
Sunday
Week 2 Day 1

A

Cardio

1 x 5:00

B

Hex Bar Deadlift

5 x 6 @ 65, 75, 80, 80, 80 %

C

Pull-Up

4 x 5

D1

DB Bench Press

3 x 8

D2

Shoulder Taps_

3 x 20

E1

Single Leg RDL

3 x 8

E2

Pallof Press

3 x 8

Monday
Week 2 Day 2

Prep

A

High Knees Circuit

High Knees Circuit Do 2-3 rounds for a warm-up. Do 4-5 rounds as a finisher. 30 Sec High Knees (In Place) 20 Body Weight Squats 20 Mountain Climbers (10 each leg) 20 Alternating reverse Lunges

Conditioning

B

Climb, Swing, Push, Repeat.

Do 4 rounds. Mountain Climbers x 20 KB Goblet Squats x 8 KB Swings x 12 Push-Ups x10 Side Plank 30 seconds each side

Tuesday
Week 2 Day 3

Prep

A

Warm-Up Complex A

Do 5 reps of each exercise before moving onto the next.. Do 3 sets. Set 1 with just the bar. Set 2 use 45-65 lbs. Set 3 use 55-85lbs Hang Power Clean Overhead Press Back Squat Good Morning Front Squat

B

Front Squat

5 x 5 @ 50, 60, 70, 70, 70 %

C

Lat Pull Downs

3 x 15

D

Overhead Press

3 x 8

E

DB Split Squat

3 x 8

F

Farmers Carry

3 x 40

Wednesday
Week 2 Day 4

A

Cardio

1 x 20:00

Thursday
Week 2 Day 5

Prep

A

Warm-Up Combo A

Combo Lift Do 1 rep of each exercise in order. Do 3 sets of 6. Start with just the bar. Barbell Row Hang Clean Front Squat Overhead Press Back Squat Good Morning

B

Hang Clean

5 x 3 @ 50, 60, 65, 70, 75 %

C

Box Jumps

3 x 5

D1

1 DB Incline

3 x 8

D2

Dead Bug

3 x 8

Friday
Keg Day

A

Drink a Beer!

Coach
coach-avatar Garson Skelton

16 years as a strength and conditioning coach, and sports nutritionist Master's in Exercise Physiology NSCA - CSCS*D USAW Olympic Lifting Coach Having worked with a wide range of athletes, from Division 1 competitors to first responders who need their training to carry over to the job, I know how to strike the balance between pushing hard and staying healthy enough to actually compete.

FAQs
Who is this program for?
This program was designed for someone who enjoys lifting, but has a sport or activity they are competitive in outside of the weight room. The technique/conditioning days are set up so that you have a quick train session, but can spend the majority of your time training for competition.
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 don't drink alcohol?
No problem! Lots of members don't drink. The idea is that you don't have to give up things you love, while you work on improving yourself. That could be a beer, or it could be ice cream, cupcakes, or anything else that you enjoy.
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/
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