Strength And Conditioning
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A structured 12-week program for strength and conditioning training
Table of Contents
- 1. Foundation Phase (Weeks 1-2)
- 2. Technique Refinement (Weeks 3-4)
- 3. Volume Building (Weeks 5-6)
- 4. Strength Intensification (Weeks 7-8)
- 5. Conditioning Focus (Weeks 9-10)
- 6. Power and Speed Development (Weeks 11-12)
- 7. Recovery and Mobility Integration (Weeks 13-14)
- 8. Program Review and Progress Testing (Weeks 15-16)
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A short excerpt from chapter 1. The full book contains 8 chapters and 5,593 words.
Phase Overview
The Foundation Phase (Weeks 1-2) establishes movement quality, basic strength, and aerobic conditioning so you can progress safely into heavier, more complex work. The key training goal is to create a reliable baseline: consistent technique for the squat, hinge, push, and pull patterns; a 2-3% increase in workout confidence; and the cardiovascular capacity to sustain moderate-intensity intervals for 10-12 minutes. Expect 3 training days per week plus 2 light conditioning sessions.
Workouts
Day A - Strength Focus (Mon)
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goblet Squat | 3 × 8 | 40-60% estimated 1RM or 24-35 lbs (10-16 kg) kettlebell/dumbbell | 90 s |
| Romanian Deadlift (DB or bar) | 3 × 8 | Moderate-focus on hamstring tension; 40-60% 1RM | 90 s |
| Push-Up (incline if needed) | 3 × 8-12 | Bodyweight; elevate hands to reduce load if <8 reps | 60 s |
| Bent-Over Dumbbell Row | 3 × 8 each side | Moderate DBs (20-40 lbs/9-18 kg) | 60 s |
| Plank | 3 × 30-45 s | Bodyweight | 45 s |
Day B - Power & Mobility (Wed)
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trap-Bar or Hex Bar Deadlift (light) | 4 × 3 | 50-65% 1RM - explosive intent | 120 s |
| Medicine Ball Slam or Kettlebell Swing | 3 × 10-12 | 8-16 kg med ball / 12-20 kg KB | 60 s |
| Split Squat (rear foot elevated) | 3 × 8 each leg | Bodyweight or light DBs (10-20 lbs) | 60 s |
| Band Pull-Apart | 3 × 15 | Light resistance band | 30 s |
| Couch Stretch (hip flexor) | 2 × 60 s each side | Bodyweight | - |
Day C - Hypertrophy & Endurance (Fri)
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front-Loaded Goblet or DB Front Squat | 3 × 10 | 40-55% 1RM equivalent, moderate tempo | 75 s |
| Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift | 3 × 8 each leg | Light DB (15-25 lbs/7-11 kg) | 60 s |
| Incline Push-Up or DB Bench Press | 3 × 10 | Moderate DBs (20-35 lbs) | 60 s |
| Seated Cable Row or One-Arm DB Row | 3 × 12 | 50-60% effort | 60 s |
| Farmer Carry | 3 × 40-60 m | Challenging hold (heavy DBs or traps) | 90 s between carries |
Conditioning Sessions (Tue/Thu - choose low-impact)
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interval Bike or Row | 6 × 1 min work / 1 min easy | RPE 7-8 on work; light on rest | 1 min |
| Air Assault Walk or Fast Walk | 20-30 min | Maintain conversational pace, incline 3-6% | - |
Progression protocol: increase load by ~5% or add 1-2 reps each week for compound lifts if form is preserved; for carries and planks, add 5-10 seconds or 10% load per week.
Training Notes
- Form cues: squat to a box at 90° knee angle for the first session to engrain depth (use a 16-20 in/40-50 cm box). Hinge from hips: imagine closing a car trunk with your glutes. Push with a tight core; scapula retraction on rows.
- Common mistakes: going too heavy too soon (if you can’t hold a 3-second tempo on eccentric, reduce load), flaring elbows on push-ups, and rounding the back on RDLs. Use a coach’s mirror or phone video to check torso angle.
- Phase-specific tip: use a simple load log (spreadsheet or notebook). Record weight, sets, reps, and perceived exertion (RPE 1-10). If RPE drops by 1-2 points at the same load, increase weight next session.
- Recovery guidance: sleep 7-9 hours, prioritize protein ~0.8-1.0 g/lb (1.6-2.2 g/kg) bodyweight on training days, and foam-roll hips and thoracic spine 5-10 minutes after workouts.
- Safety tool: if you lack a trap bar for Day B, substitute with kettlebell deadlifts using a pair of 16-24 kg KBs to keep a neutral spine and similar load distribution.
About this book
"Strength And Conditioning" is a fitness book by Sam May with 8 chapters and approximately 5,593 words. A structured 12-week program for strength and conditioning training.
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The book contains 8 chapters and approximately 5,593 words. Topics covered include Foundation Phase (Weeks 1-2), Technique Refinement (Weeks 3-4), Volume Building (Weeks 5-6), Strength Intensification (Weeks 7-8), and more.
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