Welcome to Obey Strength & Conditioning, where training meets transformation, perfect for those training at garage gyms or commercial gyms without the use of machines.
I'm Dr. Dave, your coach, merging my expertise as a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist.
With 14 years of refining, drawing from Functional Strength, BodyBuilding, CrossFit, Powerlifting and more, this plan is tailored for YOU—the everyday hero chasing excellence and pursuing functional strength.
I'll guide you through acomprehensive warm-up featuring dynamic movements, mobility exercises, and activation drills, followed by targeted power and strength training, capped off with conditioning work. Strengthening joints, fortifying muscles, nurturing the heart.
No gimmicks, no flashy distractions—just authentic strength training and conditioning, accessible to all.
Let's conquer challenges together. Let's Obey Strength.
Equipment needed: Barbell, weight plates, dumbbells, squat rack, bench, resistance bands.
Programming: 4 Strength & Conditioning training days (Approx. 60-75min) // 2-3 optional Cardio Days
A
Warm-Up | OS
1 x 5:00
B1
Dynamic Quad Stretch | OS
2 x 10 @ 2
B2
Dynamic Scorpions | OS
2 x 10 @ 2
C1
Lateral Band Walks | OS
2 x 40
C2
Shoulder Taps | OS
2 x 20
D
Box Jump | OS
3 x 5
E
Barbell Back Squats | OS
3 x 5
F
Incline Barbell Bench Press | OS
3 x 5
G1
Dumbbell Flat Flye | OS
3 x 10
G2
Lateral Lunge | OS
3 x 10
G3
Dumbbell Skullcrusher | OS
3 x 10
Conditioning
H
4 Rounds for time - Jump Rope x 100 (50 Double Unders for advanced) (No Jump rope? Perform Jumping Jacks) - Goblet Squats x 15 - Push Ups x 25 Rest 1-2 min between rounds **Perform each exercise for the prescribed reps before moving on to the next exercise with no rest in between. Rest only after the last exercise for the prescribed rest time. Go as heavy as possible while maintaining form and hitting the rep range. Your goal is to find a pace that allows you to continue to work without having to rest for long periods during each movement. **
I
Breath work | OS
1 x 3:00
Conditioning
A
Aerobic Conditioning
Aerobic Conditioning. -Dedicate 30-60 minutes for your heart health. -If you're an advanced athlete, you can perform 60+ minutes -This can be jogging, walking, cycling, rowing, etc.
A
Warm-Up | OS
1 x 5:00
B1
Dynamic Scoops | OS
2 x 10
B2
Dynamic Arm Circles | OS
2 x 60
C1
Shoulder T's | OS
2 x 10
C2
Straight Leg Elevated Hip Extension | OS
2 x 10
D
Barbell Power Clean | OS
3 x 3
E
Barbell Row | OS
3 x 8
F
DB Bulgarian RDL | OS
3 x 8
G1
Dumbbell Bottom Half Pullover | OS
3 x 10
G2
Dumbbell Hammer Curls | OS
3 x 10
Conditioning
H
4 Rounds - 200m Run - 10 DB/KB Cleans - 20 Butterfly Sit-Ups Rest 60-90 seconds Perform each exercise for the prescribed reps before moving on to the next exercise with no rest in between. Rest only after the last exercise for the prescribed rest time. Go as heavy as possible while maintaining form and hitting the rep range. Your goal is to find a pace that allows you to continue to work without having to rest for long periods during each movement. Rest 60-90 seconds before starting the next rounds.
I
Breath work | OS
1 x 3:00
Aerobic Conditioning
A
Aerobic Conditioning. -Dedicate 30-60 minutes for your heart health. -If you're an advanced athlete, you can perform 60+ minutes -This can be jogging, walking, cycling, rowing, etc.
A
Warm-Up | OS
1 x 5:00
B1
Dynamic Quad Stretch | OS
2 x 10
B2
Inchworm OS
2 x 10
C1
Shoulder Swimmers | OS
2 x 10
C2
Lateral Band Walks | OS
2 x 15
D
Barbell Power Snatch | OS
3 x 5
E
Dumbbell Rear Foot Elevated Bulgarian Split Squat | OS
3 x 8
F
Tall Kneeling Landmine Shoulder Press
3 x 10
G1
Heels Elevated Goblet Squat | OS
3 x 15
G2
DB Lateral Raises | OS
3 x 15
Conditioning
H
5 Rounds - Pull-ups x 5 - DB Bench Press x 10 - DB OH + Farmer's Carry x 25 yards forward and back (or approx. 20 seconds walk forward, 20 second walk back) * Switch arms when walking back *Rest 1 min between Rounds. *If you have a weight vest, wear it. *Perform each exercise for the prescribed reps before moving on to the next exercise with no rest in between. Rest only after the last exercise for the prescribed rest time. *Go as heavy as possible while maintaining form and hitting the rep range. *Your goal is to find a pace that allows you to continue to work without having to rest for long periods during each movement.
I
Breath work | OS
1 x 3:00
A
Warm-Up | OS
1 x 5:00
B1
Dynamic IYTA's | OS
2 x 12
B2
Bench T Spine Stretch | OS
2 x 10 @ 2
C1
Good Morning | OS
2 x 10
C2
Shoulder T's | OS
2 x 10
D
Depth Drop to Jump | OS
3 x 5
E
Pull-ups | OS
3 x 5
F
Barbell RDL | OS
3 x 8
G1
Dumbbell/Kettlebell Rows | OS
3 x 10
G2
Dumbbell Hamstring Curl | OS
3 x 10
G3
Dumbbell Hammer Curls | OS
3 x 10
Conditioning
H
4 Rounds - Dumbbell Thruster x 10 - Double DB OH Carry x 25 yards (or approx 20-sec walk, 20-second walk back) - Double Unders x 50 (or 100 Jump Rope Singles) Rest 1-2 min between rounds *Perform each exercise for the prescribed reps before moving on to the next exercise with no rest in between. Rest only after the last exercise for the prescribed rest time. Go as heavy as possible while maintaining form and hitting the rep range. Your goal is to find a pace that allows you to continue to work without having to rest for long periods during each movement. **
I
Breath work | OS
1 x 3:00
Aerobic Conditioning
A
Aerobic Conditioning. -Dedicate 30-60 minutes for your heart health. -If you're an advanced athlete, you can perform 60+ minutes -This can be jogging, walking, cycling, rowing, etc.
Dr. Dave is a skilled Doctor of Physical Therapy and seasoned strength coach. With over 14 years of expertise in diverse training methods including bodybuilding, powerlifting, Olympic lifting, and more, he cultivates functional strength and conditioning. Dr. Dave's fusion of clinical knowledge and coaching finesse equips individuals to tackle life's hurdles with resilience and robustness.
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