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Programmes by training emphasis.

Four training themes bring together 19 programmes. Compare the training goal, equipment and weekly commitment, then inspect the first week.

19programmes

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10 programmes

Strength

Progressive barbell work, powerlifting, dumbbells and bodyweight training. Compare general strength foundations with more specialised lift programmes.

Barbell Strength

Barbell Strength Foundations

Foundational barbell strength and working-load confidence.

8 weeks3 days / week≈ 60 min / session

Beginner–Intermediate · Barbell, dumbbells & cables

Inside the first week
  1. Squat and Bench
  2. Hinge and Press
  3. Full Body

Barbell Strength

Strength Wave Builder

Wave-loaded strength on the big four lifts.

9 weeks4 days / week≈ 70 min / session

Intermediate · Full gym

Inside the first week
  1. Squat Day
  2. Bench Day
  3. Deadlift Day
  4. Press Day
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Barbell Strength

Strength Intensification

Advanced general barbell strength intensification.

8 weeks4 days / week≈ 70 min / session

Advanced · Barbell, machines & cables

Inside the first week
  1. Squat
  2. Bench
  3. Deadlift
  4. Press

Powerlifting

Powerlifting Foundations

Powerlifting technique and foundational strength.

4 weeks3 days / week≈ 55 min / session

Beginner · Barbell, dumbbells & bench

Inside the first week
  1. Squat and Bench Skill
  2. Deadlift and Press Skill
  3. Powerlifting Practice

Powerlifting

Powerlifting Strength Builder

Intermediate powerlifting strength progression.

8 weeks4 days / week≈ 60 min / session

Intermediate · Barbell, dumbbells & bench

Inside the first week
  1. Squat Strength
  2. Bench Volume
  3. Deadlift Strength
  4. Bench and Squat Practice

Powerlifting

Powerlifting Peak

Advanced powerlifting periodisation and peak practice.

12 weeks4 days / week≈ 65 min / session

Advanced · Barbell, dumbbells & bench

Inside the first week
  1. Squat Volume
  2. Bench Strength
  3. Deadlift Strength
  4. Competition Practice

Powerbuilding

Powerbuilding: Strength and Size

Concurrent strength and size on the big four lifts.

8 weeks4 days / week≈ 70 min / session

Intermediate · Free weights, machines & cables

Inside the first week
  1. Upper A
  2. Lower A
  3. Upper B
  4. Lower B

Return To Training

Back to the Bar

Structured return to barbell training after a layoff.

4 weeks3 days / week≈ 55 min / session

Intermediate · Barbell, dumbbells & cables

Inside the first week
  1. Full Body A
  2. Full Body B
  3. Full Body C

Dumbbell Strength

Dumbbell Strength Builder

All-round dumbbell strength.

4 weeks3 days / week≈ 45 min / session

Beginner–Intermediate · Dumbbells & bench

Inside the first week
  1. Squat Push Pull
  2. Hinge Press Carry
  3. Single-Leg Upper Strength

Bodyweight Strength

Bodyweight Strength Base

No-equipment bodyweight strength.

4 weeks3 days / week≈ 35 min / session

Beginner · Bodyweight · No external weights

Inside the first week
  1. Lower Body and Core
  2. Upper Body and Posterior Chain
  3. Full-Body Control
White male lifter beside a dumbbell rack, wearing a black U8L training vest

3 programmes

Hypertrophy

Structured resistance training organised around muscle development. Choose full-body training, an upper/lower split or push/pull/legs.

Muscle Building

Hypertrophy Foundations

Foundational full-body muscle building.

6 weeks3 days / week≈ 60 min / session

Beginner–Intermediate · Free weights, machines & cables

Inside the first week
  1. Squat and Push
  2. Hinge and Pull
  3. Legs and Torso

Muscle Building

Hypertrophy Builder: Upper Lower

Volume-progressed upper/lower muscle building.

6 weeks4 days / week≈ 70 min / session

Intermediate · Free weights, machines & cables

Inside the first week
  1. Upper A
  2. Lower A
  3. Upper B
  4. Lower B

Muscle Building

Hypertrophy Push Pull Legs

High-frequency push/pull/legs muscle building.

6 weeks6 days / week≈ 70 min / session

Advanced · Free weights, machines & cables

Inside the first week
  1. Push A
  2. Pull A
  3. Legs A
  4. Push B
  5. Pull B
  6. Legs B
Athlete in a black U8L top performing a box jump

3 programmes

Power

Programmes centred on explosive intent, speed and power-oriented movement. Compare foundational work with more demanding performance training.

Speed & Power

Power Foundations

Foundational acceleration, intent, and landing skill.

6 weeks3 days / week≈ 50 min / session

Beginner–Intermediate · Trap bar, kettlebells & medicine ball

Inside the first week
  1. Lower Power
  2. Upper Power
  3. Hinge Power

Speed & Power

Power and Speed Block

Rate-of-force development on an established strength base.

4 weeks3 days / week≈ 55 min / session

Intermediate–Advanced · Barbell, kettlebells & plyo box

Inside the first week
  1. Squat Speed
  2. Press Speed
  3. Hinge Speed

Speed & Power

Power Performance

Advanced contrast-based strength-speed performance.

6 weeks3 days / week≈ 60 min / session

Advanced · Barbell, trap bar & plyo box

Inside the first week
  1. Squat Contrast
  2. Press Contrast
  3. Hinge Contrast
Lifter in a black U8L top performing a farmer’s carry with dumbbells

3 programmes

Strength Endurance

Repeated resistance work, controlled pacing and work capacity. Develop sustained output through loaded carries, squats, presses, rows and other resistance movements.

Work Capacity

Work Capacity Foundations

Foundational pacing and repeatable full-body work.

6 weeks3 days / week≈ 45 min / session

Beginner–Intermediate · Dumbbells, bench & bar or rings

Inside the first week
  1. Carry Capacity
  2. Hinge Capacity
  3. Ground Capacity

Work Capacity

Work Capacity Block

Density-driven work capacity and muscular endurance.

4 weeks3 days / week≈ 50 min / session

Intermediate · Dumbbells, kettlebells & bar or rings

Inside the first week
  1. Capacity A
  2. Capacity B
  3. Capacity C

Work Capacity

Sustained Output

Advanced sustained full-body output and recovery.

6 weeks3 days / week≈ 55 min / session

Advanced · Dumbbells, kettlebells & step platform

Inside the first week
  1. Mixed Output
  2. Hinge Output
  3. Ground Output

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