The following 12 week training plan is broken down into four, three week segments. Each segment will increase in intensity and volume but total time will stay the same. This “training density” will progress forward while challenging you to do more work in the same amount of time. No drill sergeant required.
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Weeks 1-3
Perform the workouts below on nonconsecutive days (i.e. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday). Rotate routines, for example Monday: A, Wednesday: B, Friday: A, Monday: B, etc.
Barbell Clean & Press (Warmup)
Weeks 1-3
Bench Press (Warm up)
Deadlift (Warm up)
Squat (Warm up)
½ mile run at a comfortable pace
Weeks 4-6
As before, perform the workouts below on nonconsecutive days (i.e. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday). Rotate routines, for example Monday: A, Wednesday: B, Friday: A, Monday: B, etc.
Weeks 4-6
Barbell Upright Row (Warmup)
1 mile run at an increased pace
Weeks 4-6
Deadlift (Warm up)
Bench Press (Warm up)
Front Squat (Warm up)
1 mile run at an increased pace
Weeks 7-9
Now, your frequency will increase a bit to four days per week. Perform the workouts below on four days such as Monday: A, Tuesday: B, Thursday: A and Friday: B.
Weeks 7-9
Push Ups (Alternate normal and diamond versions)
High Rope Cable Pull
Standing Dumbbell Press (Warmup)
1 1/2 mile run at an increased pace
Weeks 7-9
Deadlift (Warm up)
Pull Up (alternate normal and reverse-grip)
Box Jump
Farmer’s Walk or Sled Push
1 1/2 mile run at an increased pace
Weeks 10-12
Frequency will hold steady at four days per week. Perform the workouts below on four days such as Monday: A, Tuesday: B, Thursday: A and Friday: B.
Push Up (Alternate normal and diamond versions) supersetted with Pull-up (alternate normal and reverse-grip)
Bodyweight Dip supersetted with Inverted Row
Barbell Hang Cleans
Russian Twist
¾ Rep Incline Bench Sit-Up with 3 second pause
2 mile run at an increased pace
Weeks 10-12
One-arm Kettlebell Clean and Press (Warm Up)
One-arm Kettlebell Clean and Press
Box Jump supersetted with Farmer’s Walk or Sled Push
2 mile run at an increased pace