BARBELL PROGRAM 27th OCT – 7th DEC (WEEK 4 of 6)

Barbell Program – 6 Week Overview
This phase lands right in the middle of our Lifting Party, prep focuses on developing Absolute Strength – lifting the heaviest load possible for a single rep (1RM).
 
Weekly Breakdown
Weeks 1–3 (27th Sep – 16th Nov):
  • Hinge Days: Mondays & Thursdays
  • Squat & Bench Days: Tuesdays
 
Weeks 4–6 (17th Nov – 7th Dec):
  • Hinge Day: Tuesdays
  • Squat & Bench Days: Mondays & Thursdays
 
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Tuesday 18th November
Barbell B – Hinge

Intention: Easing back this week after our Lifting Party. Continuing with our absolute strength phase building back up again over the next few weeks.

Prep: Hang, shoulder big 3, mini band Serratus slides, mini band hip thrust, Vertical stick on back hinge for 3 points of contact awareness.

A1) BB Deadlift 5 x 5 REST 2 min
A2) Straight arm lat pulldowns 3 x 8 (light /activation) REST 1 min

B1) BB supine grip bent over row 3 X 8-10 @2010 REST 1 min
B2) DB OH tricep ext – crush grip 3 X 8-10 @2010 REST 1 min

C1) DB hip thrust 3 X 8-10 REST 45s
C2) DB FR paused Squats 3 X 8-10 REST 45s

D1) Plank Hip dips 2 X 30s REST 30
D2) Bird dog alt 2 X 30s Rest 30

 
Monday 17th & Thursday 20th November 
Barbell A – Squat & Bench

Intention: Easing back this week after our Lifting Party. Continuing with our absolute strength phase building back up again over the next few weeks.

Prep: Calf stretch, Hang, Hip power 3, prone lying donkey kicks, VM activate, Lat rows.

A) BB Back Squat 5 x 5 REST 2 min

B1) BB Bench Press 5 x 5 REST 2 min
B2) DB skull crushers on floor 3 X 8-10 REST 1 min 

C1) Paused BB Deadlift (just below knee) 3 X 8-10 REST 1 min
C2) DB Split squats 3 X 8-10ea REST 1 min

D1) Plank hold 2 X 30s REST 10-20s
D2) Side plank holds 2 X 30s ea REST 10-20s