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Ultimate Lift session collections

Individual sessions.
Organised by training focus.

Explore 48 predefined sessions across 6 collections. Choose a complete session or focused work to organise your own training around your goals, equipment and available time.

48sessions

Lifter preparing a loaded barbell back squat, wearing a black U8L training top

8 standalone sessions

Barbell Strength Sessions

Standalone sessions for the squat, bench press, deadlift and overhead press, with full-body and paired-lift options.

Complete

Full Body Strength

≈ 65 min

A complete barbell session using a squat, bench press, row, hinge, and loaded carry.

Equipment: a rack, bench, barbell, plates, and carry space

Movement preview
  • Back Squat
  • Bench Press
  • Barbell Row

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Big Three Practice

≈ 70 min

Submaximal squat, bench press, and deadlift practice for technically competent powerlifters.

Equipment: a rack, bench, barbell, plates, and safe lifting area

Movement preview
  • Low Bar Squat
  • Pause Bench Press
  • Deadlift

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Lower Body

Squat Strength

≈ 60 min

A squat-priority strength session with front-squat volume, posterior-chain work, and trunk support.

Equipment: a rack, barbell, plates, and safe squat setup

Movement preview
  • Back Squat
  • Front Squat

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Deadlift Strength

≈ 60 min

A deadlift-priority strength session with rowing, unilateral leg work, and bracing.

Equipment: a barbell, plates, dumbbells, and clear floor space

Movement preview
  • Deadlift
  • Barbell Row

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Squat & Hinge

≈ 55 min

A combined lower-body strength session balancing a front squat with Romanian deadlifts, split squats, and carries.

Equipment: a rack, barbell, plates, and dumbbells

Movement preview
  • Front Squat
  • Romanian Deadlift

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Upper Body

Bench Strength

≈ 55 min

A bench-priority upper-body session with paused practice, rowing, and triceps support.

Equipment: a rack, bench, barbell, plates, and cable station

Movement preview
  • Bench Press
  • Pause Bench Press
  • Barbell Row

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Overhead Press Strength

≈ 55 min

An overhead-press strength session balanced by pull-ups and Pendlay rows.

Equipment: a rack, barbell, plates, and a secure pull-up station

Movement preview
  • Overhead Press
  • Pull-Up
  • Pendlay Row

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Press & Pull

≈ 55 min

Balanced horizontal and vertical pressing and pulling for a complete upper-body strength day.

Equipment: a bench, barbell, plates, and pull-up station

Movement preview
  • Bench Press
  • Barbell Row
  • Overhead Press

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

White male lifter beside a dumbbell rack, wearing a black U8L training vest

7 standalone sessions

Muscle Building Sessions

Muscle-focused sessions arranged as full body, upper/lower and push/pull/legs. Choose the split and session focus that fit your training.

Full Body

Balanced Full Body

≈ 60 min

A balanced full-body hypertrophy session covering quadriceps, posterior chain, chest, back, shoulders, and calves.

Equipment: a rack, barbell, dumbbells, cable station, and calf setup

Movement preview
  • Front Squat
  • Dumbbell Incline Bench Press
  • Seated Cable Row

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Full Body Volume

≈ 70 min

A longer full-body muscle-building session using machine-supported lower work, dumbbell pressing, cable pulling, hip extension, and a controlled isolation tri-set.

Equipment: a full gym

Movement preview
  • Angled Leg Press
  • Dumbbell Bench Press
  • Neutral-Grip Lat Pulldown

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Upper / Lower

Upper Body

≈ 65 min

A complete upper-body hypertrophy session balancing horizontal and vertical pressing and pulling with deltoid and arm work.

Equipment: dumbbells, benches, cables, and a pulldown station

Movement preview
  • Dumbbell Incline Bench Press
  • Seated Cable Row
  • Seated Dumbbell Overhead Press

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Lower Body

≈ 65 min

A complete lower-body hypertrophy session covering quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, unilateral work, and calves.

Equipment: a leg press, barbell, dumbbells, leg machines, and calf setup

Movement preview
  • Angled Leg Press
  • Romanian Deadlift
  • Dumbbell Split Squat

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Push / Pull / Legs

Push

≈ 55 min

Chest-, shoulder-, and triceps-focused hypertrophy using incline pressing, seated overhead work, cable flyes, lateral raises, and elbow extension.

Equipment: a rack, bench, dumbbells, and cables

Movement preview
  • Incline Bench Press
  • Seated Dumbbell Overhead Press
  • Cable Crossover

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Pull

≈ 55 min

Back-, rear-shoulder-, and biceps-focused hypertrophy using vertical and horizontal pulls followed by controlled isolation work.

Equipment: a pulldown station, dumbbells, bench, cables, and rope attachment

Movement preview
  • Neutral-Grip Lat Pulldown
  • Chest-Supported Dumbbell Row
  • Rope Face Pull

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Legs

≈ 60 min

Quadriceps-, hamstring-, glute-, and calf-focused hypertrophy using front squats, Romanian deadlifts, leg press, and machine isolation.

Equipment: a rack, barbell, plates, and lower-body machines

Movement preview
  • Front Squat
  • Romanian Deadlift
  • Angled Leg Press

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Athlete in a black U8L top performing a box jump

7 standalone sessions

Power Sessions

Jumping, throwing, explosive hinges and barbell speed work. Select a focused session or combine movements in a full-body power session.

Foundations

Jump & Land

≈ 35 min

Low-volume take-off and landing practice using squat jumps and broad jumps, followed by simple leg and trunk support.

Equipment: clear non-slip floor space and confident pain-free landings

Movement preview
  • Jump Squat
  • Broad Jump

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Throw & Brace

≈ 35 min

Medicine-ball acceleration supported by anti-rotation and anti-extension trunk work.

Equipment: a slam-safe medicine ball, suitable floor, cable or band anchor, and enough overhead clearance

Movement preview
  • Medicine Ball Slam
  • Plyometric Push-Up

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Focused

Lower Body Power

≈ 45 min

Focused lower-body power using vertical and horizontal jumps, kettlebell swings, and light front-squat support.

Equipment: clear landing space, a kettlebell, rack, barbell, and plates

Movement preview
  • Jump Squat
  • Broad Jump
  • Kettlebell Swing

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Upper Body Power

≈ 45 min

Focused upper-body power using plyometric push-ups, push presses, and medicine-ball slams with low-volume strength support.

Equipment: a rack, barbell, plates, slam ball, and clear floor

Movement preview
  • Plyometric Push-Up
  • Push Press
  • Medicine Ball Slam

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Hinge Power

≈ 40 min

Ballistic hinge training using two-hand kettlebell swings and clean pulls before controlled Romanian deadlift support.

Equipment: a kettlebell, barbell, plates, and confident hinge technique

Movement preview
  • Kettlebell Swing
  • Barbell Clean Pull

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Barbell Speed

≈ 55 min

Light squat, bench press, and deadlift work moved with deliberate speed by lifters already technically competent in all three lifts.

Equipment: a rack, bench, barbell, plates, and accepted 1RM references

Movement preview
  • Back Squat
  • Bench Press
  • Deadlift

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Complete

Full Body Power

≈ 50 min

A complete power session combining horizontal jumps, medicine-ball slams, kettlebell swings, and push presses.

Equipment: clear landing space, a slam ball, kettlebell, rack, barbell, and plates

Movement preview
  • Broad Jump
  • Medicine Ball Slam
  • Kettlebell Swing

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Lifter in a black U8L top performing a farmer’s carry with dumbbells

8 standalone sessions

Work Capacity Sessions

Resistance circuits, repeated efforts and loaded carries, organised by equipment and body focus. Choose full-body capacity or a more focused session.

Complete

Full Body Capacity

≈ 45 min

A balanced full-body circuit using goblet squats, push-ups, dumbbell rows, Romanian deadlifts, and farmer carries.

Equipment: dumbbells and clear carry space

Movement preview
  • Dumbbell Goblet Squat
  • Push-Up
  • Single-Arm Dumbbell Row

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Strength Endurance

≈ 50 min

Higher-repetition resistance work using front squats, dumbbell bench press, cable rows, and Romanian deadlifts with deliberate round recovery.

Equipment: a full gym

Movement preview
  • Front Squat
  • Dumbbell Bench Press
  • Seated Cable Row

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Equipment

Barbell Capacity

≈ 45 min

Simple submaximal barbell work rotating front squats, bench presses, rows, and Romanian deadlifts.

Equipment: a rack, bench, barbell, and plates; bodyweight is used only for preparation

Movement preview
  • Front Squat
  • Bench Press
  • Barbell Row

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Dumbbell Capacity

≈ 40 min

Repeatable dumbbell work rotating front squats, overhead presses, single-arm rows, Romanian deadlifts, and carries.

Equipment: dumbbells and clear floor space; bodyweight is used only for preparation

Movement preview
  • Front Dumbbell Squat
  • Dumbbell Overhead Press
  • Single-Arm Dumbbell Row

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Kettlebell Capacity

≈ 40 min

Repeatable kettlebell work rotating front squats, deadlifts, two-hand swings, and clean and presses.

Equipment: suitable kettlebells and clear floor space; bodyweight is used only for preparation

Movement preview
  • Front Kettlebell Squat
  • Kettlebell Deadlift
  • Kettlebell Swing

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Focused

Lower Body Capacity

≈ 40 min

Repeatable lower-body work using goblet squats, step-ups, dumbbell Romanian deadlifts, and farmer carries.

Equipment: dumbbells, a stable step, and clear carry space

Movement preview
  • Dumbbell Goblet Squat
  • Dumbbell Step-Up
  • Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Upper Body Capacity

≈ 40 min

Repeatable upper-body work using push-ups, cable rows, dumbbell overhead presses, pulldowns, and shoulder taps.

Equipment: dumbbells, cable and pulldown stations, and floor space

Movement preview
  • Push-Up
  • Seated Cable Row
  • Dumbbell Overhead Press

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Carries & Core

≈ 35 min

Loaded locomotion and trunk endurance using farmer, suitcase, and overhead carries with Pallof presses, planks, and dead bugs.

Equipment: dumbbells or kettlebells, an anchor, and clear carry space

Movement preview
  • Farmer's Walk
  • Suitcase Carry
  • Single-Arm Overhead Carry

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Black male lifter pressing two dumbbells overhead in a black U8L training vest

8 standalone sessions

Dumbbell Training Sessions

Strength and muscle-building sessions using dumbbells, a bench and floor space. Full-body, upper-body, lower-body and unilateral options.

Full Body

Full Body Strength

≈ 55 min

A complete dumbbell strength session covering squat, press, row, hinge, and carry patterns.

Equipment: a suitable dumbbell range, bench, and clear carry space

Movement preview
  • Front Dumbbell Squat
  • Dumbbell Bench Press
  • Single-Arm Dumbbell Row

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Full Body Muscle

≈ 60 min

A complete dumbbell hypertrophy session for legs, chest, back, glutes, shoulders, arms, and trunk.

Equipment: an adjustable bench, floor space, and dumbbells that support moderate repetitions

Movement preview
  • Front Dumbbell Squat
  • Dumbbell Incline Bench Press
  • Chest-Supported Dumbbell Row

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Upper Body

Upper Strength

≈ 50 min

Heavier dumbbell pressing and rowing for a complete upper-body strength session.

Equipment: a flat or adjustable bench and dumbbells with suitable load increments

Movement preview
  • Dumbbell Bench Press
  • Single-Arm Dumbbell Row
  • Seated Dumbbell Overhead Press

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Upper Volume

≈ 55 min

Dumbbell-only upper-body hypertrophy using incline pressing, supported rowing, overhead work, lateral raises, curls, and triceps extensions.

Equipment: an adjustable bench and moderate-load dumbbells

Movement preview
  • Dumbbell Incline Bench Press
  • Chest-Supported Dumbbell Row
  • Seated Dumbbell Overhead Press

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Push & Pull

≈ 50 min

Balanced dumbbell pushing and pulling through horizontal and vertical patterns.

Equipment: a bench and dumbbells that can challenge presses and rows without sacrificing range or control

Movement preview
  • Dumbbell Bench Press
  • Single-Arm Dumbbell Row
  • Dumbbell Overhead Press

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Lower Body

Lower Strength

≈ 50 min

Dumbbell lower-body strength using front squats, Romanian deadlifts, Bulgarian split squats, and loaded carries.

Equipment: a bench, clear carry space, and sufficiently heavy dumbbells

Movement preview
  • Front Dumbbell Squat
  • Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
  • Dumbbell Bulgarian Split Squat

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Legs & Glutes

≈ 55 min

Dumbbell hypertrophy for quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, and calves using sumo deadlifts, hip thrusts, walking lunges, and single-leg work.

Equipment: a bench and clear walking space

Movement preview
  • Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift
  • Dumbbell Hip Thrust
  • Dumbbell Walking Lunge

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Unilateral Strength

≈ 50 min

Unilateral dumbbell strength using Bulgarian split squats, step-ups, single-leg hip thrusts, and suitcase carries.

Equipment: a stable bench or step, clear carry space, and controlled balance

Movement preview
  • Dumbbell Bulgarian Split Squat
  • Dumbbell Step-Up
  • Dumbbell Single Leg Hip Thrust

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Lifter performing dumbbell hammer curls in a black U8L training vest

10 standalone sessions

Accessory Sessions

Focused work for the upper body, lower body, trunk and grip. Select a complete accessory session to support your training priorities.

Upper Body

Shoulders & Upper Back

≈ 35 min

Focused shoulder and upper-back volume using seated pressing, rear-delt rows, lateral raises, and face pulls.

Equipment: dumbbells, a bench, cable station, and rope attachment

Movement preview
  • Seated Dumbbell Overhead Press
  • Cable Rear Delt Row

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Chest & Triceps

≈ 35 min

Focused chest and triceps volume using close-grip pressing, cable flyes, rope pushdowns, and overhead extensions.

Equipment: a rack, bench, barbell, dumbbell, and cable station

Movement preview
  • Close-Grip Bench Press
  • Cable Crossover

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Back & Biceps

≈ 35 min

Focused back and biceps volume using vertical and horizontal pulling before two complementary curl patterns.

Equipment: a pulldown station, dumbbells, bench, and cable station

Movement preview
  • Neutral-Grip Lat Pulldown
  • Chest-Supported Dumbbell Row

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Arms

≈ 30 min

Focused biceps and triceps training using barbell curls, close-grip pressing, hammer curls, rope pushdowns, and overhead extensions.

Equipment: a barbell, bench, dumbbells, and cable station

Movement preview
  • Barbell Curl
  • Close-Grip Bench Press

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Lower Body

Posterior Chain

≈ 40 min

Focused posterior-chain work using Romanian deadlifts, leg curls, hip thrusts, and back extensions in fatigue-aware order.

Equipment: a barbell, bench, leg-curl machine, and back-extension station

Movement preview
  • Romanian Deadlift
  • Barbell Hip Thrust

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Quads & Calves

≈ 40 min

Focused quadriceps and calf volume using leg press, split squats, knee extension, and standing calf raises.

Equipment: a leg press, dumbbells, extension machine, and calf setup

Movement preview
  • Angled Leg Press
  • Dumbbell Split Squat

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Glutes & Hamstrings

≈ 40 min

Focused glute and hamstring volume using hip thrusts, Romanian deadlifts, seated curls, and hip abduction.

Equipment: a barbell, bench, dumbbells, and lower-body machines

Movement preview
  • Barbell Hip Thrust
  • Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Single-Leg Support

≈ 40 min

Focused unilateral leg training using split squats, step-ups, single-leg press, and single-leg hip thrusts.

Equipment: dumbbells, a stable step and bench, and a leg-press machine

Movement preview
  • Dumbbell Split Squat
  • Dumbbell Step-Up

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Trunk & Carry

Core & Bracing

≈ 30 min

Focused anti-extension, anti-rotation, lateral trunk, and contralateral control using an ab wheel, cable or band, and floor space. Scale every movement to preserve spinal position.

Equipment: Ab wheel, cable or resistance band, floor space

Movement preview
  • Ab Wheel Rollout
  • Pallof Press

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Carries & Grip

≈ 35 min

Focused loaded-carry and grip work using heavy farmer carries, suitcase carries, hangs, wrist curls, and wrist extensions.

Equipment: dumbbells or carry handles, a pull-up bar, and a barbell

Movement preview
  • Heavy Farmer's Walk
  • Suitcase Carry
  • Dead Hang

Selected main movements. Full session targets and coaching are available in the app.

Photographs are generated illustrations. Session durations are estimates and equipment requirements vary by session.

For a planned progression across several weeks, explore the programmes .

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