Core · 4–5 min
Tight glutes, flat back, ribs tucked. 30 seconds rest between sets.
Sets2 ea side
Hold20–25 sec
Stack hips, drive elbow into the floor, square shoulders. 30 seconds rest between sides.
Main Lifts · 32–35 min
Sets × Reps3 × 8–10
EffortModerate
Start with one 10 lb plate on each side. If your first set feels easy, add 5–10 lbs per side for the next set and keep climbing until it feels moderate. Feet slightly forward of the bar so your knees track over your toes. Down to parallel, drive through midfoot.
Sets × Reps3 × 10–12
EffortModerate
Pick a weight where the last 2 reps are working but clean. Knees track over toes, lower with control until thighs are about 90 degrees, push through your heels.
Sets × Reps3 × 8 ea leg
EffortModerate
Stay in one spot. Split stance, lower straight down until your back knee almost kisses the floor, then drive up. Keep your chest tall and front knee tracking over your foot. Finish all reps on one leg, then switch. Use 12–15 lb DBs.
Sets × Reps3 × 12–15
EffortModerate
Pad just above your ankles, back flat against the seat. Squeeze your quads at the top for one full second, lower with control. Lighter than you think.
Sets × Reps3 × 12–15
EffortModerate
Hips pressed into the pad, do not let them rise. Squeeze the hamstrings at the top, 2-second negative on the way down. Slow and controlled wins here.
Cool Down · 2–3 min
Coach Notes
Substitutions if equipment is taken:
· Smith Squat busy → Goblet Squat with kettlebell, 3 × 10
· Leg Press busy → DB Bulgarian Split Squat, 3 × 8 ea leg
· Leg Extension or Hamstring Curl busy → skip and add 1 set to Walking Lunges
If you feel beat up halfway: drop to 2 sets on D and E. Done is better than perfect.
After the workout: 30–40g protein, water, a short walk. You will feel better tomorrow.