LOOK THE PART. LEAD THE PART.
Old Bull is more than just a workout program—it's a leadership forge. Designed by Coach Tex McQuilkin, this training plan is tailored for those who demand efficiency and effectiveness in every aspect of their lives, including their workouts. With intelligently designed sessions ranging from 20 to 60 minutes, Old Bull accommodates your schedule while targeting the excuses that hinder progress. Whether you're dealing with time constraints, energy dips, or lingering aches, this program adapts to you, helping you look and feel the part of a team leader.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Session Duration: 20–60 mins
Training Per Week: 2 Required - 60 min each, 4 Elective Days - 20-45 Min each
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LEADING BY EXAMPLE ISN'T OPTIONAL. IT'S ESSENTIAL.
Join a community committed to excellence. With daily access to world-class coaching, specific daily movement prep, and leadership devotionals, Old Bull ensures you're not just building muscle—you're building character. Take the first step towards leading by example.
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Rest
A
Assault Bike
1 x 5:00 @ 60
B1
Scap Pull Up
2 x 10
B2
Dead Bug - Band Resisted Contralateral
2 x 0:30
B3
Jam Squat
2 x 10
C1
Dynamic High Pull
10, 8, 6 @ 45, _ , _ lb
C2
Leg Cradle Lunge w/ Lateral Flex. & Ext.
3 x 2
D
Dynamic High Pull
3 x 3
E
Dynamic High Pull
1 x MAX
F1
Band Resisted Single Leg RDL
4 x 16
F2
Banded Face Pulls w/ External Rotation
4 x 8
F3
Banded Rear Delt Pull
4 x 20
F4
Strict Pull Up
4 x MAX
Recovery
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Huddle Up!
"Trust is earned when actions meet words." » Chris Butler Daily Leadership Devotional: Trust is the invisible foundation upon which all effective leadership is built, emerging not from a single grand gesture but through the consistent alignment of your words, actions, transparency, and genuine care. Like a master gardener who knows that healthy plants require daily attention rather than occasional intensive care, leaders who earn deep trust understand that it's the small, consistent choices they make daily—from keeping minor promises to admitting mistakes, from sharing difficult information to demonstrating authentic concern—that gradually create an environment where people feel safe enough to contribute fully, take appropriate risks, and collaborate openly. Journal Prompt: Reflect on your "trust ecosystem": Where do your actions most consistently align with your words, and where might there be gaps? What information do you regularly share with your team versus what do you withhold—and why? How do you demonstrate care for team members in ways that are meaningful to them specifically? When was the last time you acknowledged a mistake and how did your team respond? In what ways do you visibly hold yourself to the same standards you expect from others? If you made one small, consistent change in your leadership approach, what would most strengthen trust with your team?
A1
Side Pillar w/ Starfish
3 x 0:30
A2
Tripod Push Ups
3 x 10
A3
Side Pillar w/ Starfish
3 x 0:30
A4
Dizzy Walking Lunge
3 x 10
B1
Spring Ankle Position 2 Hold
4 x 2 @ 0:08
B2
KB Walking Lunge w/ Hand Off
4 x 16
B3
Open Step Up
4 x 12
C1
Banded DB Floor Press
4 x 8
C2
Band Assisted Dips
4 x MAX
C3
Banded Bicep Stretch Curl
4 x 12
D
Hanging Corkscrew
2 x 6
Recovery - 5 Min
E
Huddle Up!
"Trust is built with consistency." » Lincoln Chafee Daily Leadership Devotional: Trust emerges not from grand gestures but from reliable patterns of behavior over time. When your actions consistently align with your words, people learn they can depend on you regardless of circumstances. Journal Prompt: Identify three promises or commitments you've made recently - how consistent have you been in following through on each one, and what message has your consistency (or inconsistency) sent to your team?
A1
Dead Bug - Band Hold
2 x 0:30
A2
Pillar w/ Contralateral Reach
2 x 0:30
A3
Band Rotations - Squat Position
2 x 0:30
A4
Jam Squat w/ a Twist
2 x 10
A5
Plate Squat
2 x 10
40/20 Intervals
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40/20 Intervals for 20 Minutes Goal: Sustain effort for 20 minutes. Structure: 40 seconds on, 20 seconds off Aim to maintain a high calorie count across all rounds. Challenge: The brief 20-second rest periods will feel short; managing fatigue is key. Mark your calories and see how you stack up with the rest of the leaderboard.
Recovery
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Huddle Up!
"The single most important ingredient in the recipe for success is transparency because transparency builds trust." » Denise Morrison Daily Leadership Devotional: Transparency transforms uncertainty into understanding, even when the news isn't good. Leaders who share information openly demonstrate both respect for their team's intelligence and confidence in their ability to handle reality. Journal Prompt: What information do you currently withhold from your team, and what fears drive that decision? How might sharing more openly affect your team's trust and engagement?
A
Assault Bike
1 x 5:00 @ 60
B1
Side Pillar - Staggered Feet
2 x 0:30
B2
Front Pillar w/ 2 Position Reach
2 x 0:30
B3
Side Pillar - Staggered Feet
2 x 0:30
B4
Walking Rocket Squat
2 x 10
C1
Barbell Rocket Squat
10, 8, 6 @ 45, _ , _ lb
C2
Serratus Punch
3 x 5
D
Barbell Rocket Squat
4 x 6
E
Back Squat
1 x MAX @ 80 %
F1
Banded DB Flat Bench
F2
Dumbbell Elevated Calf Raise
F3
Rolling DB Tricep Extension
4 x 12
F4
Concentration Curl
4 x 8
Recovery
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Huddle Up!
"It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it." » Warren Buffett Daily Leadership Devotional: Trust is built slowly but can be broken quickly through a single inconsistent action. Leaders who understand this paradox take ownership of mistakes immediately rather than hoping no one will notice. Journal Prompt: Reflect on a time when you damaged trust with your team - how quickly did you acknowledge the breach, and what specific actions did you take to begin rebuilding?
Trunk Prep
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2 Rounds Pillar to Plate Press Up x :30 World's Greatest x :30 Squat & Plate Halo x :30 Plate Squat x 10 reps
B1
Assault Bike
B2
2 Up, 1 Down
B3
Assault Bike
B4
Two Arm DB Bent Over Row
B5
Assault Bike
B6
Kettlebell Corkscrew
B7
Assault Bike
B8
DB Power Clean w/ Open Step
B9
Assault Bike
B10
Banded Crossover Tricep Extensions
Recovery
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Huddle Up!
"People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care." » Theodore Roosevelt Daily Leadership Devotional: Trust requires emotional connection, not just competence. When you demonstrate genuine concern for team members as complete humans rather than just resources, you create the psychological safety necessary for true collaboration. Journal Prompt: How do you currently show care for your team members beyond their work performance? What one practice could you implement to more consistently demonstrate that you value them as people?
A1
Cocky Walks
3 x 15
A2
Leg Cradle Lunge w/ Lateral Flex. & Ext.
3 x 2
A3
Tripod Push Ups
3 x 10
20 Min Out, Hustle In
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Goal: Beat your 20 minute time back to start. Structure: Set a 20 min timer and start running in your neighborhood, aim to get as far as you can with a moderate effort pace. Once the 20 minute timer is up, turn around and hustle back to your starting point. Aim to get back to the starting line in a faster time than 20 minutes. Record your distance covered if you have a tracker.
Recovery
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Huddle Up!
"Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing." » Albert Schweitzer Daily Leadership Devotional: Trust ultimately flows from who you are, not what you say. When you visibly hold yourself to the same (or higher) standards you expect from others, you create natural authority that inspires rather than compels. Journal Prompt: In what areas might there be a gap between what you expect from your team and what you demonstrate yourself? How might closing this gap affect your team's trust in your leadership?
With over 15 years of experience in coaching high performers, Coach McQuilkin is a trusted authority in athletic development and character building. He combines science-based training with a focus on leadership, guiding athletes to achieve their goals and live with purpose. His expertise spans across skill levels and ages, and is dedicated to taking athletes where they cannot take themselves.
Find your physical and mental limitations, then attack them one workout at a time. This programs develops self-leadership through movement and fixes your body while you're at it.
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