PDHT: Performance Driven Hypertrophy Training is the ultimate training program for those looking to improve their strength, size, conditoning, and athletic based performance.
If you know that doing training sessions for hours upon hours isn't for you, this training approach is now your way to long-term sustainable results. It's for those that want to perform well, while looking good doing it (and possibly still showing the younger crowd up from time to time).
The PDHT : The best functional performance and strength driven program you've never experienced before
This is a combination of the best training system in the strength world, The Conjugate Method, alongside the methods I've used to develop hundreds of sport athletes in my career to get them to the college ranks and beyond. Not only will you get bigger and stronger, but you'll improve your conditioning and mobility while keeping your body healthy and performing at it's best, all year round.
If you like spending hours in the gym, and your joints feeling it week after week, PDHT will not be for you. The training is tough, but a perfect blend of what you need to keep the needle moving forward to get you the best results possible while enjoying life outside the gym.
See what PDHT can do for your strength, performance, and movement today!
Warm Up/Prep
A
PDHT Lower Squat Warm Up
TRX Deep Squat Breathing - 5 Breaths Foam Roll - Glutes, Hamstrings and Adductors, Calves, Quads - ~30 sec each Couch Stretch - 5 breaths per side Leg Lowering - 8-10 per side Half Kneeling Adductor Mobilization - 8-10 per side Hip Switches - 5-10 per side Copenhagen Plank - 15 sec per side Alternating Reverse Lunge - 8-10 per side, bodyweight only
B1
Prowler (Sled) Bounding
4 x 25
B2
Band Resisted Forward Lean High Knees
4 x 10
C1
Anderson Front Squat (Front Squat From Pins)
4 x 5
C2
Seated Hurdle Hop To Box Jump
4 x 2
D1
FFE Goblet Split Squat
3 x 8
D2
Band RNT Split Stance Hip Airplane
3 x 5
E1
Single Leg Reverse Hyper
3 x 15
E2
Cicinelli Turtle Roll
3 x 15
F
KB Swing
1 x 2:30
Recovery
G
PDHT Lower Cool Down
Foam Roll - Glutes, Hamstrings and Adductors, Calves, Quads - ~30 sec each PRI 90-90 Hip Lift - 5 breaths
Circuit
A
Perform 1-2 light rounds of the exercises in the following conditioning circuit.
Circuit
B
5 cal Bike 10 Bodyweight Walking Lunges (per side) 15 DB Box Squat To Overhead Press (DB Thruster) 20 KB Swings 30 Sec Rest 4 rounds
Prep
A
PDHT Bench Press Warm Up
Sidelying Lateral Decompression With Foam Roller - 5 Breaths per side Foam Roll - Back, Lats, Pecs - ~30 sec each Cat/Camel - 10 Band Assisted Quadruped T-Spine Extension-Rotation - 8-10 per side KB Arm Bar - 5 per side Band Shoulder Dislocations - 10 Band Pull Apart Super Series - 1 round Push Up With Opposite Toe Touch - 5 per side
B1
Band Assisted Plyo Push Up
5 x 5
B2
Supine Med Ball Cable Face Pull
5 x 12
C1
Slight Incline Bench Press With Shoulder Saver
4 x 3
C2
Tall Kneeling KB Around The World
4 x 8
D1
Tri-Pod DB Row
3 x 8
D2
Overhead Cable JM Press
3 x 10
E1
Hollow Hold Neutral Grip Chin Up
3 x MAX
E2
Half Kneeling Band Chop
3 x 10
F
DB Lateral Raise
1 x 2:00
Recovery
G
PDHT Upper Cool Down
Foam Roll - Back, Lats, Pecs - ~30 sec each PRI 90-90 Hip Lift - 5 breaths
Circuit
A
Perform 1-2 light rounds of the exercises in the following conditioning circuit.
Circuit
B
Pick two types of cardio/conditioning based pieces of equipment to perform this on. Options can include: bike, rower, ski erg, elliptical, running, light dragging sled. 30s of moderate work, 30s of rest Alternate between pieces of equipment for a total of 30 minutes/15 rounds
Prep
A
PDHT Lower Deadlift Warm Up
Prone Frog Breathing - 5 Breaths Foam Roll - Glutes, Hamstrings and Adductors, Calves, Quads - ~30 sec each Couch Stretch - 5 breaths per side Leg Lowering - 8-10 per side Quadruped Adductor Mobilization - 8-10 per side Hip Airplane - 5-10 per side Copenhagen Plank - 15 sec per side KB Swing - 10-20 reps
B1
Low Box Lateral Pogo Hops
5 x 10
B2
Band Resisted Half Kneeling Lateral Bound To Single Leg Stick On Box
5 x 3
B3
Slideboard (Sprints and Intervals)
5 x 10
C1
Hex Bar Deadlift
4 x 3
C2
Cannon Ball Chaser
4 x 3
D1
Off-Set KB Kickstand RDL With Adductor Feedback
3 x 10
D2
Band Assisted Pancake Stretch
3 x 10
E1
Single Leg Leg Extension
3 x 15
E2
Stability Ball Cable Crunch
3 x 15
F
Seated Calf Raise
1 x 2:00
Recovery
G
PDHT Lower Cool Down
Foam Roll - Glutes, Hamstrings and Adductors, Calves, Quads - ~30 sec each PRI 90-90 Hip Lift - 5 breaths
Prep
A
PDHT Bench Press Warm Up
Sidelying Lateral Decompression With Foam Roller - 5 Breaths per side Foam Roll - Back, Lats, Pecs - ~30 sec each Cat/Camel - 10 Band Assisted Quadruped T-Spine Extension-Rotation - 8-10 per side KB Arm Bar - 5 per side Band Shoulder Dislocations - 10 Band Pull Apart Super Series - 1 round Push Up With Opposite Toe Touch - 5 per side
B1
Single Arm Landmine Split Jerk
5 x 5
B2
Short Seated Med Ball Slam
5 x 5
C
Bench Press vs Bands
10 x 3
D1
Machine Chest Press
3 x 12
D2
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3 x 12
E1
Feet Elevated Push Up
3 x MAX
E2
H Roll
3 x 15
E3
Copenhagen Plank With Hip Adduction Hold
3 x 20
Recovery
F
PDHT Upper Cool Down
Foam Roll - Back, Lats, Pecs - ~30 sec each PRI 90-90 Hip Lift - 5 breaths
Circuit
A
Perform over the course of the whole day. Accumulate a minimum of 7500 steps. Hip Switches - 10 per side Bird Dogs - 10 per side PRI 90-90 Hip Lift - 10 breaths
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