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Mandatory

Kallio Coaching

Strength & Conditioning, Bodybuilding
Coach
Valtteri Kallio

STRENGTH FOR EVERY SITUATION

Mandatory is strength training built for people who want to stay strong, athletic, and capable while balancing work, family, and the demands of everyday life.

TRAIN TO LIVE.

Heavy lifting, loaded carries, bodyweight strength, and conditioning combine to build a body that can perform under pressure, recover quickly, and stay resilient for years to come.

PROGRAM DETAILS.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Training Frequency:

2 mandatory + 3 optional sessions per week

Session Length: 30–70 minutes

WHO IS IT FOR.

For people who want to:

Get stronger without living in the gym

Build real-world fitness and work capacity

Stay athletic and capable year-round

Train consistently despite a busy schedule

YOUR TIME IS VALUABLE. EVERY SESSION HAS A PURPOSE.

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Train to live
Your training should support your life, not the other way around. Flexible training to meet your changing life circumstances.
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Time efficient
Built around the fundamentals that have made people stronger for generations. No gimmicks. No circus tricks. Just hard, effective training that gets results.
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Develop a powerful engine
Conditioning is built into the training. Get fitter, stronger, and more capable without endless cardio sessions.
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Real world strength and work capacity
Training is designed to develop strength that carries beyond the gym, improving performance in sport, work, and everyday life.
Features
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Access to coaches
Get help and guidance to your training through chat.
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Programming 5 days per week
2 Mandatory Sessions + 3 Optional sessions
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Exercise Video Guidance
Each exercise has a video to help you navigate your training better and perform correctly.
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Community to support your journey
Online community of like-minded people who push you past your old results.
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Train anytime anywhere. Workouts and coach access in your pocket.
Equipment
Required
Barbell // Rack // Bench // Pull-up Bar
Recommended
Dumbbells // Sandbags // Sled // Strongman equipment
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Sample Week
I will write fresh programming weekly. You’ll get notifications when they’re ready
Tuesday
Summer Cycle: MANDATORY 1

Conditioning

A

PREPARATION (Lower focus)

2-3 rounds: 40-60sec. AirBike (or other cardio) :30sec. Horse Stance Hold 5 x Sumo Inchworm 15-20 x Cable Facepull 6-8 x Cobra Reverse Lunge to High Knee / leg

B1

Dumbbell Bench Press

15, 12, 10, 8

B2

Seated Rear Delt Fly

15, 12, 10, 8

C1

Half Kneeling Landmine Press

C2

Lat Pull Down

Conditioning

D

3 rounds for quality: 15-20 x Goblet Cyclist Squat @ light 15 x Hamstring Curl machine (or Hamstring curl on slides) 20-25 x Bodyweight Calf Raises 10-15 x Ab Wheel (or hanging leg raise) -rest 90sec. between rounds. Depending on time and energy you can do 2 rounds or if you have a lot of energy and time you can do 4 rounds. Every exercise should be done with high quality. Only rest as needed between exercises.

Wednesday
Summer Cycle: MANDATORY 2

Conditioning

A

PREPARATION (Posterior Focus)

3 rounds: :30-45sec. Row / Bike :30sec. Banded Monster Walk :30sec. Lateral Band Walk 6-8 x Dumbbell RDL to Row (2+1) 6 x Single Arm Dumbbell Thruster / arm

B1

Dumbbell Bulgarian

4 x 6

B2

Rear Foot Elevated DB RDL

4 x 6

C1

Incline Dumbbell Press

15, 12, 10

C2

Supinated Pull Up

D1

Half Kneeling One Arm Cable Row

D2

DB Chest Fly

Conditioning

E

12min. AMRAP: 12 x Cable Curl 12 x Cable Tricep Push Down 15 x Supine Leg Raise 40m Kettlebell Farmers Carry

Thursday
Summer Cycle: OPTIONAL Aerobic Base

Legs and stuff

A

20min Steady Work 80m Sled Push @ light sled 1min. AirBike @ steady pace Goal is to keep things at ZONE 2-3

B

Rucking

C

Fartlek Run

1 x 4800

Friday
Summer Cycle: OPTIONAL Athletic Developement

PREPARATION (Full Body)

A

3 rounds: 1min. of Cardio (run, bike, row...) 3 x Led Cradle Lunge w/drunken step / side 15 x Air Squat 10 x Bent Over Y-Raise 10 x Single Arm Downward Dog to Reach

B1

Hang Power Clean

4 x 4

B2

Box Jump

4 x 4

C1

True Push Up

C2

Supine Ring Row

4 x MAX

C3

Russian Swing

D1

Bear Hug Carry

D2

Sled Pushing

Saturday
Summer Cycle: OPTIONAL Bodyweight Work

A

Basic Warm Up

1 x 10:00

Bodyweight conditioning

B

A. Run 800m @ moderate/fast pace -Rest 2min. before starting B. B. 30 Strict Pull Ups 60 Push Ups 60 Abbs (sit ups, leg raises etc.) 120 Lunges or Air Squat -Split reps as needed. Just work your way through at steady pace -Rest 2min. before C. C. Run 1600m @ relaxed pace

Coach
coach-avatar Valtteri Kallio

Valtteri has spent more than two decades pursuing performance through American football, Olympic weightlifting, and CrossFit. Today, he help athletes and hard-working people become stronger, more capable, and harder to break through intelligent training and relentless consistency.

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FAQs
Who is it for?
Whether you're a former athlete, busy parent, strength enthusiast, or simply someone who wants to perform better in everyday life. This program helps you build strength, conditioning, muscle, and resilience through practical training.
Where do I start? Can I just jump in?
Training evolves through different cycles and seasons, but the mission never changes: build a stronger foundation. No matter when you join, you'll step into the current training phase and start making progress from day one. Stay consistent, and you'll notice results within the first couple of months
What if I don't have all the equipment?
Don't worry. While the program is built around barbells, pull-ups, carries, and other foundational movements, most exercises can be modified based on the equipment you have available.
Some workouts might last +60 minutes, what if I don't have time?
While some workouts may take over 60 minutes to complete as written, the most important work is always prioritized at the beginning of the session. If you're short on time, focus on the main strength or conditioning piece and skip the optional accessories.
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