Method Barbell Club - 5 Day

Method Barbell

Weightlifting, Strength & Conditioning, Olympic Lifting
Coaches
Cole Marshall and Jordan Browne

The Method Barbell Club team is designed for weightlifters who need a holistic program to get stronger, improve technique, and make personal records in the snatch and clean & jerk.

This 5 day/week program is designed with separate phases throughout the year to target weaknesses and build a balance of strength, speed, stability and power. It includes peaks for competition and a full range of accessory movements to keep you injury-free.

Your training will be overseen by both coaches at Method Barbell. You'll also be joining a community of dedicated, like-minded individuals who will support you and push you to be your best

Commit to a year of training and get two months FREE, on us!

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VITRUAL COACHING
Have the convenience of virtual coaching with the support of a dedicated community behind you. Our programs are provided through TrainHeroic, a best in class mobile app that allows you to log your sessions, track your progress, and communicate with your coaches right at your fingertips.
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COMPETITION PREPARATION
Take the guesswork out of preparing for your next competition. Let us work with you to make sure your months of hard work translate into big results on the platform. Leave the numbers up to us so you can focus on the lifting and getting the most out of your next competition.
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LEARN & COLLABORATE
Have questions? Learning from your coach is important but so is learning from other athletes. We coach some of the best weightlifters in Canada. Chat with nationally and internationally ranked athletes for additional insight into getting the most out of your training.
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 5 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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Committed Teammates
A vibrant community that will keep you pushing to unlock your best.
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Sweating over a lifeless PDF is so last year. Your coaches and team will push you harder, know you better, and keep you going longer, all through an app.
Equipment
Required
Barbell // Bumper Plates // Squat Rack
Recommended
Light Dumbells // Kettlebell
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Sample Week
I will write fresh programming weekly. You’ll get notifications when they’re ready
Sunday
Week 1 Day 1

Prep

A

Warm-Up

25 calories or 3-5 minutes of aerobic work at a moderate pace 1 Round *Complete Shoeless* 5 High Knees with Calf Raise on One Leg on each side 5 Lunges into Thoracic Opening on each side 5 High Plank into Down-Dog Opposite Foot Tap on each side 5 Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift on each side 5 Single-Leg Step-Downs on each side 2 Rounds 5 Bird-Dogs on each side 5 Dead-Bugs on each side

B

Power Clean + Push Press

5 x 3 @ 50, 55, 60, 65, 70 %

C

Clean + Power Jerk

2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1 @ 60, 70, 75, 75, 80, 80 %

D

Back Squat

6 x 5 @ 65, 70, 75, 80, 70, 70 %

E

Clean Deadlift + Clean Pull (No Foot) + Clean Pull

5 x 3 @ 90 %

F1

Bulgarian Split Squat

3 x 8

F2

Single Leg RDL

3 x 8

F3

Lateral Step-Down

3 x 8

Monday
Week 1 Day 2

Conditioning

A

Warm-Up

25 calories or 3-5 minutes of aerobic work at a moderate pace 1 Round *Complete Shoeless* 5 High Knees with Calf Raise on One Leg on each side 5 Lunges into Thoracic Opening on each side 5 High Plank into Down-Dog Opposite Foot Tap on each side 5 Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift on each side 5 Single-Leg Step-Downs on each side 2 Rounds 5 Bird-Dogs on each side 5 Dead-Bugs on each side

B

Muscle Snatch + Overhead Squat

5 x 3 @ 40, 50, 55, 55, 55 %

C

Snatch Pull to Hold + Hang Snatch, Above Knee

6 x 1 @ 75 %

D

Snatch Deadlift

5 x 3 @ 100 %

E1

Box Jump

5 x 4

E2

DB Farmer's Carry

5 x 30

E3

Plank

Tuesday
Week 1 Day 3

A

B

Clean Deadlift + Hang Clean, Above Knee

6 x 1 @ 75 %

C

Jerk in Split, Behind the Neck

3 x 3

D

Jerk

2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1 @ 70, 70, 75, 75, 80, 80 %

E

Tempo Back Squat

5 x 2 @ 70 %

F1

Pull-Up

F2

Alternating Dumbbell Z-Press

3 x 8

F3

Bent Over DB Row

3 x 8

Thursday
Week 1 Day 5

A

B

Press in Snatch

5 x 4 @ 30 %

C

Snatch Deadlift + Snatch

4 x 2 @ 70, 70, 75, 80 %

D

Clean Deadlift + Clean + Jerk

7 x 1 @ 70, 70, 75, 75, 75, 75, 75 %

E

Clean Deadlift

4 x 3 @ 100 %

F1

Hollow Hold

F2

Palov Press in Lunge Closed Chain

4 x 10

Friday
Week 1 Day 6

A

B

Snatch Grip Push Press + Overhead Squat

6 x 4 @ 80, 85, 85, 85, 85, 85 %

C

Power Snatch, Pause in Catch + Snatch

4 x 2 @ 70 %

D

Snatch Deadlift + Snatch Pull (No Foot) + Snatch Pull

4 x 3 @ 90 %

E

Front Squat

6 x 3 @ 60, 70, 77, 82, 70, 70 %

F1

DB RDL

3 x 12

F2

Front Rack Wall-Sit

3 x 30

G1

Bear Crawl

3 x 5

G2

Suitcase Carry

3 x 30

Coaches
coach-avatar Cole Marshall

Head coach at Method Barbell. Cole has been coaching and competing in the sport since 2013 and founded Method Barbell to create an inclusive training environment with a focus on long-term athlete development. He is the longest standing board member for the Alberta Weightlifting Association and has worked with athletes ranging from beginners to national and international competitors.

coach-avatar Jordan Browne

Jordan is a three-time Alberta Provincial Champion, two-time Western Canadian Champion, and two-time Senior Canadian National competitor. He brings a wealth of coaching and competitive experience to athletes at Method Barbell. He's also had the opportunity to train with some of the best weightlifting coaches in the world and is currently pursuing international competition.

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FAQs
Who is this training for?
This program is for weightlifters with experience in the snatch and clean & jerk who are looking to add kilos to their total or for a virtual team environment that will push them to be their best.
What do I need to train with Method?
A good attitude, a barbell and some plates.
Are there any cancellation fees?
Nope. While we'd be sad to see you go, we don't make transitioning to a different program more difficult than it has to be. Come and go as you please!
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Method Barbell Club - 5 Day
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