Wannabeathletics Team Training

WannaBe Athletics

Strength & Conditioning
Coach
Randy-James Williams

Wannabeathletics is for the everyday person looking to train like an athlete and live a high-quality life. You are in the right place if you have the itch to do cool things regardless of age.

Doing cool things include but not limited to:

  • sprinting
  • jumping
  • throwing
  • lifting things pain free
  • participating in any sport
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Improve Capacity
Overall heart health will improve. Pay attention to resting heart rate. Either a 1-minute two-finger test measuring pulse or any bio tracker, i.e. apple watch, Garmin, Oura, etc., test May see a drop in resting heart rate after a month of this kind of training.
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Build Functional Strength
Most of the movements in this program are free-weight exercises and will require the coordination of your whole body to execute the exercises efficiently. This will result in strength that serves you not only in the gym but also out in the world.
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Build A Foundation
The foundation of your health and vitality is built upon frequent exposure to the following fundamental human movements: squat | hinge | lunge | press | pull | twist | carry The team program includes all of the above.
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Build Athleticism
Frequent exposure to simple and effective plyometric drills designed to improve jumping ability and increase fast twitch muscle fibre recruitment.
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Exposure to olympic weightlifting
Whether or not you are familiar with Olympic weightlifting or want to learn the snatch/clean and jerk, the team programming will include simple variations of the olympic lifts to quickly increase power and explosiveness.
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 7 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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Detailed, expert instruction
Coaches who will hold you accountable and provide the feedback you need to grow
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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
All your workouts are neatly laid out for you and easy to follow. Update videos to the
Equipment
Required
Barbell // kettlebells // Dumbbells // Sleds // Medicine Balls // Cardio Equipment // Squat Rack // Sandbags
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Sample Week
I will write fresh programming weekly. You’ll get notifications when they’re ready
Sunday
WBA BLK #1 Week 2 Day 2

Prep

A

Full-body Warmup #2

A1) Single leg hinge hold w kettlebell pass 3 x 30 secs per side A2) Staggered stance cross body back row 3 x 10 reps per side A3) Staggered stance single arm swing 3 x 10 reps per side 3 rounds

B

Barbell Hip Clean (WBA)

5 x 3

C

Barbell Supinated Back Row (WBA)

3 x 10

Conditioning

D

Dumbbell Complex #1

Complex exercises are to be done one after the other. Do all 5 reps for the first exercise before moving on to the second exercise Complete all one side before switching sides 1) DB Snatch x 5 2) DB Front Rack Squat x 5 3) DB Push Press x 5 4) DB Single Leg Deadlift x 5 5) DB Kickstand Crossbody Back Row x 5 It is 25 reps for one side so take these at a weight where you can maintain a high quality of movement 3 rounds per side

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E

Arm Vanity

BONUS IF you have some extra time at the end of this session E1) Dumbbell Single Arm Preacher Curls on Incline Bench x 12 per side E2) Dumbbell Incline Hammer Curls x 12 E3) Dumbbell Zottman Curls x 12 3 rounds

Tuesday
WBA BLK #1 Week 2 Day 4

Prep

A

The 3 way kettlebell carry

The 3 way kettlebell farmers carry - Single arm suitcase for 30 seconds - Single arm front rack carry for 30 seconds - Single arm overhead carry for 30 seconds Do all one side before switching 3 rounds

B

Deadstop Kettlebell Snatch (WBA)

2, 4, 2, 4, 2

C

Barbell From Rack Romanian Deadlift

8, 8, 8, 6, 6

D1

Single Arm Lat Pulldown

3 x 15

D2

Dumbbell Triceps Skull Crushers On Floor

3 x 15

E

Assault Bike

@ 1

Wednesday
WBA BLK #1 Week 2 Day 5

Prep

A

Full-body Warmup #3

A1) Split Squat Hold x 45 secs - add weight in the goblet position for rounds 2 & 3 if the first round was easy A2) Bent Knee Copenhagen Plank on Bench x 20 secs per side A3) Alternating Side Lunge w Kettlebell Pass x 30 secs total 3 rounds

B1

Seated Broad Jumps

4 x 3 @ 8

B2

Hang Power Clean (WBA)

4 x 2

C

Anderson Front Squats

4 x 5

D

Barbell Pin Shoulder Press

4 x 5

Grip Circuit #1

E

Bonus: Farmer Carry HALF or MORE of your body weight combined between two dumbbells or kettlebells for MAX TIME ex: weighing 200lbs = 50lbs in each hand Record your time for the half-bodyweight carry and post it! There is a competition for this one and a prize for the winner Rest 1 minute Hang From a pull-up bar for MAX TIME Record your time for the max hang also

Saturday
WBA BLK #1 Week 3 Day 1

Conditioning

A

Full-body Warmup #1

Full-body Warmup #1 A1) Goblet Alternating Reverse Lunges (lightweight) x 10 per side A2) Single Arm Standing Press & Rotate (lightweight) x 10 reps A3) Staggered Stance Hops x 30 seconds 3 rounds

B1

Overhead Squat (WBA)

4 x 5

B2

Box Jump (WBA)

4 x 3

C1

Barbell Back Rack Step Ups (WBA)

4 x 6

C2

Standing Single Arm Kettlebell Press (WBA)

4 x 6

Conditioning

D

Kettlebell & Medicine Ball Circuit #1

*** Either you are getting faster completing this or going heavier for the kettlebell goblet squats D1) Kettlebell Jump Squat x 5 reps D2) Medicine Ball Windmill Slams x 10 reps (5 reps per side) D3) Single Leg Line Hops x 15 seconds per side D4) Kettlebell Goblet Squat x 10 reps 3 rounds

Coach
coach-avatar Randy-James Williams

Meet the creator and coach of this program. Randy has played sports all his life and believes in building and sustaining athletic qualities like running, throwing and jumping throughout life to live optimally. Randy has specialization in the following areas: - Olympic Weightlifting - CrossFit - Athletic Conditioning

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FAQs
What if I have an injury?
You can work around some injuries, but you should get full clearance from a doctor for exercise before jumping into this program.
What if I don't like training the olympic lifts or zero experience?
You still have options! There are weekly videos that are released, and links sent out that include variations to some of the movements so that you still get the most out of the program.
Can I follow this program while playing a sport?
Absolutely! That is the purpose of this program. To increase performance in something outside of the gym i.e. a sport, hobby or anything in between.
How do I know if I am doing the movements correctly?
You can message your coach through the Train Heroic app of you performing the exercise or to the online team page. Videos are reviewed, and coaching feedback is given weekly.
What happens if I miss a workout?
No stress! You can go back to your training calendar and complete it. All the team programs and workouts from past months will be accessible.
Whats the commitment?
Cancel your monthly subscription at any time.
How are the workouts released?
Each program is released in four-week blocks. Every program will include four workouts a week.
What if I join half way through the month?
Join anytime! The team program considers this thing called LIFE! You may miss workouts here and there or join late. No stress, each workout is governed by your readiness and previous experience. Total newbies to the team program can join at any point and still benefit from this training style.
The Proof
verified-athlete-avatar Leslie Robertson

Increase Strength

Verified Athlete

"Since I started only 4 weeks ago, I’ve been consistently working out 5-6 times a week, and it feels so good! I love his workouts and the way he has designed the program. I’ve increased my weight on all my lifts and feel much stronger!"

verified-athlete-avatar Alyssa Strasser

Strength & Athletic Development

Verified Athlete

"Wannabeathletics programming was exactly what I needed. The programming is impeccably comprehensive and intentional. I’m grateful for the insights of proper strength and athletic development training put into this program. The results I see are mere proof of that. Train hard, play hard!"

verified-athlete-avatar Josh Smith

Train Hard and Avoid Burnout

Verified Athlete

"The Wannabeathletics program is a great experience with a different training style than I’m used to. Using low-intensity/high-volume days following high-intensity/low-volume days created a regime that allowed me to push the numbers while still feeling like I got a juicy pump throughout the week."

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