SIZE/POWER/REPS
(SPR) WORKOUTS

SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS

This protocol, also known as non-linear periodization, rotates through three key aspects of developing strength, power, and size:

  1. Max effort (Strength). This involves heavy strength lifts (Bench Press, Squat, Deadlift) in sets of 3–5 reps.
  2. 2. Dynamic effort (Power). These are your fast and powerful lifts (Snatch, Jerk, Clean), using moderately heavy weighs in sets of 3–5 reps.
  3. Repetition effort (Size). These are high volume exercises, using sets of 10–15 reps.

This protocol is broken down into daily and weekly programs, to allow for both drop-in workouts to spice up your routine, as well as more fully fleshed out programs for a more comprehensive set-up.

This is a very structured program, and you will find yourself doing the same exercises (movements) each week, but with a differ-ent stimulus provided on a daily basis.

DAILY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS

The benefits of this method include allowing you to train your body parts more frequently—more volume means bigger muscles. It helps to eliminate the ruts we fall into by doing 3 sets of 10 reps for years, or worse yet, body part splits (chest on Mondays, back and biceps on Tuesdays, etc.) for the purposes of athletic development. Finally, it drastically decreases the chance of a plateau by providing new stimuli on a daily basis.

DAILY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 1

Workout #1: Full Body

Warm-Up/Activation

Overhead Walking Lunge - 2 sets of 10 reps each leg

Yoga Push-Ups - 2 sets of 15 reps

Dumbbell “T” Balance - 2 sets of 8 reps per leg

Max Effort

Bulgarian Squat - 5,5,5 each leg

Dynamic Effort

Floor Press - 5,5,5

Repetition Effort

RDL - 10,10,10,10

Assistance

Alternating Shoulder Press - 10,10,10 each arm

Single Leg Deadlift (Two Dumbbells) - 10,10,10 reps each leg

Program Notes: Circuit the warm-up/activation exercises.

DAILY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 1

Workout #2: Full Body

Warm-Up/Activation

Band Pull Aparts (Palms Up) - 2 sets of 20 reps

PVC Bench Thoracic Extension - 2 sets of 5 deep breaths

Lunging Yoga Rotations - 2 sets of 10 reps each side

Max Effort

Floor Press - 5,5,5

Dynamic Effort

Hang Clean - 5,5,5

Repetition Effort

Bulgarian Squat - 10,10,10,10 reps each leg

Assistance

Single Arm (One Dumbbell) Front Squat - 5,5,5 each arm

Cossack Squat - 8,8,8 each side

Program Notes: Circuit the warm-up/activation exercises.

DAILY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 1

Workout #3: Full Body

Warm-Up/Activation

Dumbbell “T” Balance - 2 sets of 8 reps per leg

Overhead Walking Lunge - 2 sets of 10 reps each leg

Yoga Push-Ups - 2 sets of 15 reps

Max Effort

RDL - 5,5,5

Dynamic Effort

Body Weight Bulgarian Squat Jump - 5,5,5 each leg

Repetition Effort

Floor Press - 10,10,10,10

Assistance

Shrug - 12,12,12

Bench Single Leg Glute Bridge (shoulders on bench) - 10,10,10 reps each leg

Program Notes: Circuit the warm-up/activation exercises.

DAILY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 2

In the second week, we increase to sets of 3 for each max effort exercise. An additional fourth set is added for all dynamic effort exercises, while the repetition effort and assistance work remains the same.

DAILY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 2

Workout #1: Full Body

Warm-Up/Activation

Overhead Walking Lunge - 2 sets of 10 reps each leg

Yoga Push-Ups - 2 sets of 15 reps

Dumbbell “T” Balance - 2 sets of 8 reps per leg

Max Effort

Bulgarian Squat - 3,3,3,3 each leg

Dynamic Effort

Floor Press - 5,5,5,5

Repetition Effort

RDL - 3 sets of 12 reps

Goblet Squat - 3 sets of 12 reps

Assistance

Alternating Shoulder Press - 10,10,10 each arm

Single Leg Deadlift (Two Dumbbells) - 10,10,10 reps each leg

Program Notes: Circuit the warm-up/activation exercises.

DAILY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 2

Workout #2: Full Body

Warm-Up/Activation

Band Pull Aparts (Palms Up) - 2 sets of 20 reps

PVC Bench Thoracic Extension - 2 sets of 5 deep breaths

Lunging Yoga Rotations - 2 sets of 10 reps each side

Max Effort

Floor Press - 3,3,3,3

Dynamic Effort

Hang Clean - 5,5,5,5

Repetition Effort

Bulgarian Squat - 3 sets of 10,10,10 reps each leg

Bench Single Leg Glute Bridge (foot on bench) - 3 sets of 10,10,10 reps each leg

Assistance

Single Arm (One Dumbbell) Front Squat - 5,5,5 each arm

Cossack Squat - 8,8,8 each side

Program Notes: Circuit the warm-up/activation exercises.

DAILY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 2

Workout #3: Full Body

Warm-Up/Activation

Dumbbell “T” Balance - 2 sets of 8 reps per leg

Overhead Walking Lunge - 2 sets of 10 reps each leg

Yoga Push-Ups - 2 sets of 15 reps

Max Effort

RDL - 3,3,3,3

Dynamic Effort

Body Weight Bulgarian Squat Jump - 5,5,5,5 each leg

Repetition Effort

Floor Press - 3 sets of 12 reps each

Incline Push-Up (feet elevated on bench) - 3 sets of 12 reps each

Assistance

Shrug - 12,12,12

Bench Single Leg Glute Bridge (shoulders on bench) - 10,10,10 reps each leg

Program Notes: Circuit the warm-up/activation exercises.

DAILY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 3

In Week 3, we keep the same number of reps and sets for the dynamic effort exercises and assistance work. However, we add Reverse Pyramid Sets for the max effort exercises, and include PSD sets for the repetition work.

Reverse Pyramid Training (RPT) is a “top down” approach. It is a style of training where you perform your heaviest set earlier in the workout when you’re completely fresh and then pyramid down to lighter weights. As such, this style of training absolutely requires a solid warm-up. Essentially, it is your traditional Pyramid Training with fewer reps but which still prepares your muscles and joints for heavy duty strength training.

DAILY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 3

Workout #1: Full Body

Warm-Up/Activation

Overhead Walking Lunge - 2 sets of 10 reps each leg

Yoga Push-Ups - 2 sets of 15 reps

Dumbbell “T” Balance - 2 sets of 8 reps per leg

Max Effort

RPT Bulgarian Squat

80% - 5 per leg

70% - 6–8 reps each leg

60% - 6–8 reps each leg

Dynamic Effort

Floor Press - 5,5,5,5

Repetition Effort

PSD Posterior Chain - 3 sets

1A. Bench Glute Bridge (Feet on bench) - 12 reps

1B. RDL - 6 reps

1C. Bench Glute Bridge (feet on bench) - AMRAP

Assistance

Alternating Shoulder Press - 10,10,10 each arm

Single Leg Deadlift (Two Dumbbells) - 10,10,10 reps each leg

Program Notes: Circuit the warm-up/activation exercises. Build up slowly and carefully to 80% for the final exercise of the Repetition Effort set.

DAILY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 3

Workout #2: Full Body

Warm-Up/Activation

Band Pull Aparts (Palms Up) - 2 sets of 20 reps

PVC Bench Thoracic Extension - 2 sets of 5 deep breaths

Lunging Yoga Rotations - 2 sets of 10 reps each side

Max Effort

RPT Floor Press

80% - 5 reps

70% - 6–8 reps

60% - 6–8 reps

Dynamic Effort

Hang Clean - 5,5,5,5

Repetition Effort

PSD Squat - 3 sets

1A. Goblet Squat - 12 reps

1B. Bulgarian Squat - max weight each leg

1C. Goblet Squat - AMRAP

Assistance

Single Arm (One Dumbbell) Front Squat - 5,5,5 each arm

Cossack Squat - 8,8,8 each side

Program Notes: Circuit the warm-up/activation exercises. Build up slowly and carefully to 80% for the final exercise of the Repetition Effort set.

DAILY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 3

Workout #3: Full Body

Warm-Up/Activation

Dumbbell “T” Balance - 2 sets of 8 reps per leg

Overhead Walking Lunge - 2 sets of 10 reps each leg

Yoga Push-Ups - 2 sets of 15 reps

Max Effort

RPT RDL

80% - 5 reps

70% - 6–8 reps

60% - 6–8 reps

Dynamic Effort

Body Weight Bulgarian Squat Jump - 5,5,5,5 each leg

Repetition Effort

PSD Chest - 3 sets

1A. Incline Push-Up (Feet on bench) - 12 reps

1B. Floor Press - max weight

1C. Incline Push-Up (Feet on bench) - AMRAP

Assistance

Shrug - 12,12,12

Bench Single Leg Glute Bridge (shoulders on bench) - 10,10,10 reps each leg

Program Notes: Circuit the warm-up/activation exercises. Build up slowly and carefully to 80% for the final exercise of the Repetition Effort set.

DAILY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 4: Recovery Week

Traditional recovery weeks (as seen in previous programs) are typically smaller versions of the previous three weeks, to help prepare and repair your body for the next 3 weeks. Here, we program new movements (still at 60% max effort for active recovery) to allow you to practice new exercises for the next 3 weeks of training.

The Assistance exercises in this section focus on shoulder, knee, and lower back health. You could easily substitute extra glute work for knee health or core stability exercise for lower back health. This decision should be based on how you feel after the previous 3 weeks of hard training.

DAILY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 4

Workout #1: Full Body

Warm-Up/Activation

Overhead Walking Lunge - 2 sets of 10 reps each leg

Yoga Push-Ups - 2 sets of 15 reps

Dumbbell “T” Balance - 2 sets of 8 reps per leg

Max Effort

Goblet Pause Squat - 4,4

Dynamic Effort

Shoulder Press - 3,3

Repetition Effort

Sumo Deadlift - 6,6

Assistance

Bench Supported Shoulder “Y” Raise - 12,12,12

Program Notes: Circuit the warm-up/activation exercises.

DAILY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 4

Workout #2: Full Body

Warm-Up/Activation

Band Pull Aparts (Palms Up) - 2 sets of 20 reps

PVC Bench Thoracic Extension - 2 sets of 5 deep breaths

Lunging Yoga Rotations - 2 sets of 10 reps each side

Max Effort

Shoulder Press - 3,3

Dynamic Effort

Sumo Deadlift - 3,3

Repetition Effort

Goblet Pause Squat - 4,4

Assistance

Bench Supported Shoulder “T” Raise (thumbs up) - 12,12,12

Program Notes: Circuit the warm-up/activation exercises.

DAILY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 4

Workout #3: Full Body

Warm-Up/Activation

Dumbbell “T” Balance - 2 sets of 8 reps per leg

Overhead Walking Lunge - 2 sets of 10 reps each leg

Yoga Push-Ups - 2 sets of 15 reps

Max Effort

Sumo Deadlift - 3,3

Dynamic Effort

Goblet Pause Squat - 4,4

Repetition Effort

Shoulder Press - 3,3

Assistance

Bench Supported Shoulder “T” Raise (thumbs down) - 12,12,12

Program Notes: Circuit the warm-up/activation exercises.

WEEKLY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS

Moving from a daily program schedule to a weekly set-up, now we rotate the ME, DE, and RE exercises over a weekly basis. Meaning, instead of having one exercise from each category each workout three days a week, now you have an entire day dedicated to a single category:

Day 1: Max Effort (Strength)

Day 2: Dynamic Effort (Power)

Day 3: Repetition Effort (Speed)

This 6-week program is broken down into three mini 2-week phases. Exercises are rotated in Weeks 3 and 5 with PR sets and Drop sets programmed into Weeks 2, 4, and 6.

WEEKLY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 1

Workout #1: Max Effort

Activation and Mobility Warm-Up

PVC or Barbell Overhead Squat - 3 sets of 5 reps with 3 second Pause

Dumbbell “T” Balance - 2 sets of 8 each leg

Max Effort

Goblet Pause Squat - 8,8,8

Bench Press (Neutral Grip) - 8,8,8

RDL - 8,8,8

Assistance

Single Leg Squat (standing on a box or bench) - 10,10,10 reps each leg

Rear Delt Row - 15,15,15

Program Notes: Circuit the warm-up/activation exercises. Hold for a 2-second pause at the bottom of each Squat Rep.

WEEKLY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 1

Workout #2: Dynamic Effort

Activation and Mobility Warm-Up

Lunge Yoga Rotations - 2 sets of 12 reps each

Bench PVC Thoracic Extension - 2 sets of 5 deep breaths

Dynamic Effort

Single Arm Snatch - 3,3,3, each arm

Push Press - 5,5,5

Jump Squat and Stabilization - 5,5,5

Assistance

Cossack Squat - 10,10,10 reps each leg

Shoulder “T” Raise - 15,15,15

Program Notes: Circuit the warm-up/activation exercises. Hold for a 2-second pause at the bottom of each Squat Rep. Use two light dumbbells held at eye height for the Cossack Squat (for balance).

WEEKLY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 1

Workout #3: Repetition Effort

Activation and Mobility Warm-Up

Band Pull Aparts (Palms Down) - 3 sets of 25 reps

Yoga Push-Up - 3 sets of 10 reps

Repetition Effort

Row - 12,12,12,12

Shoulder Press - 12,12,12

Walking Lunges - 12,12,12 each leg

Assistance

Single Leg RDL - 10,10,10, each leg

Shoulder “Y” Raise - 15,15,15

Program Notes: Circuit the warm-up/activation exercises.

WEEKLY SIZE/POWER/REPS WEEK 2

In Week 2, we add a “+” set to each Max Effort day. On Dynamic Effort days, try to increase your rep speed with each set. And, on Repetition Effort days, we’ve added Drop Sets for additional muscle engagement.

WEEKLY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 2

Workout #1: Max Effort

Activation and Mobility Warm-Up

PVC or Barbell Overhead Squat - 3 sets of 5 reps with 3 second Pause

Dumbbell “T” Balance - 2 sets of 8 each leg

Max Effort

Goblet Pause Squat - 8,8,8+

Bench Press (Neutral Grip) - 8,8,8+

RDL - 8,8,8+

Assistance

Single Leg Squat (standing on a box or bench) - 10,10,10 reps each leg

Rear Delt Row - 15,15,15

Program Notes: Circuit the warm-up/activation exercises. Hold for a 2-second pause at the bottom of each Squat Rep.

WEEKLY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 2

Workout #2: Dynamic Effort

Activation and Mobility Warm-Up

Lunge Yoga Rotations - 3 sets of 12 reps each

Bench PVC Thoracic Extension - 2 sets of 5 deep breaths

Dynamic Effort

Single Arm Snatch - 3,3,3, each arm

Push Press - 5,5,5

Jump Squat and Stabilization - 5,5,5

Assistance

Cossack Squat - 10,10,10 reps each leg

Shoulder “T” Raise - 15,15,15

Program Notes: Circuit the warm-up/activation exercises. Hold for a 2-second pause at the bottom of each Squat Rep. Look to increase the speed of your reps, as compared to last week.

WEEKLY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 2

Workout #3: Repetition Effort

Activation and Mobility Warm-Up

Band Pull Aparts (Palms Down) - 3 sets of 25 reps

Yoga Push-Up - 3 sets of 10 reps

Repetition Effort

Row - 12,12,12,12 + Drop Set AMRAP on last set

Shoulder Press - 12,12,12 + Drop Set AMRAP on last set

Walking Lunges - 12,12,12 each leg + Drop Set AMRAP on last set

Assistance

Single Leg RDL - 10,10,10, each leg

Shoulder “Y” Raise - 15,15,15

Program Notes: Circuit the warm-up/activation exercises. Hold for a 2-second pause at the bottom of each Squat Rep.

WEEKLY SIZE/POWER/REPS WEEK 3

For Week 3, we rotate all of the exercises from Week 2:

RE exercises have been moved to DE day

DE exercises have been moved to ME day

ME exercises have been moved to RE day

We’ve also adjusted some of the exercises to match their new protocol. For example, Push Press (when performed on a Dynamic Effort day) becomes a Single Arm Shoulder Press on a Max Effort day.

WEEKLY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 3

Workout #1: Max Effort

Activation and Mobility Warm-Up

PVC or Barbell Overhead Squat - 3 sets of 5 reps with 3 second Pause

Dumbbell “T” Balance - 2 sets of 8 each leg

Max Effort

Pull-Up or Chin-Up - 30 reps in as few sets as possible

Single Arm Shoulder Press - 5,5,5 each arm

Single Leg RDL - 6,6,6 each leg

Assistance

Single Leg Squat (standing on a box or bench) - 10,10,10 reps each leg

Rear Delt Row - 15,15,15

Program Notes: Circuit the warm-up/activation exercises. Hold for a 2-second pause at the bottom of each Squat Rep.

WEEKLY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 3

Workout #2: Dynamic Effort

Activation and Mobility Warm-Up

Lunge Yoga Rotations - 3 sets of 12 reps each

Bench PVC Thoracic Extension - 2 sets of 5 deep breaths

Dynamic Effort

Row - 6,6,6,6

Incline Chest Press - 6,6,6

Body Weight Lunge Jump - 5,5,5 each leg

Assistance

Cossack Squat - 10,10,10 reps each leg

Shoulder “T” Raise - 15,15,15

Program Notes: Circuit the warm-up/activation exercises. Follow a “slow down, fast up” rep speed for the Row and Incline Chest Press sets.

WEEKLY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 3

Workout #3: Repetition Effort

Activation and Mobility Warm-Up

Band Pull Aparts (Palms Down) - 3 sets of 25 reps

Yoga Push-Up - 3 sets of 10 reps

Repetition Effort

Goblet Squat - 15,12,10

Bench Press (Neutral Grip) - 15,12,10

RDL - 15,12,10

Assistance

Bench Single Leg Glute Bridge (foot on bench) - 10,10,10 reps each leg

Shoulder “Y” Raise - 15,15,15

Program Notes: Circuit the warm-up/activation exercises. Do not pause during Squat reps this week.

WEEKLY SIZE/POWER/REPS WEEK 4

Much like the previous week, we add a “+” set to our Max Effort day and aim to try and increase our rep speed on Dynamic Effort days. Try to follow a “fast down, fast up” rep speed on both Row and Incline Chest Press sets. For our Repetition Effort sets, we’ve added Drop Sets.

WEEKLY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 4

Workout #1: Max Effort

Activation and Mobility Warm-Up

PVC or Barbell Overhead Squat - 3 sets of 5 reps with 3 second Pause

Dumbbell “T” Balance - 2 sets of 8 each leg

Max Effort

Pull-Up or Chin-Up

Set 1 - 3–5 warm-up reps

Set 2 - AMRAP (go for a new MAX)

Set 3 - 75% of your AMRAP

Set 4 - 50% of your AMRAP

Single Arm Shoulder Press - 5,5,5+ each arm

Single Leg RDL - 6,6,6+ each leg

Assistance

Single Leg Squat (standing on a box or bench) - 10,10,10 reps each leg

Rear Delt Row - 15,15,15

Program Notes: Circuit the warm-up/activation exercises. On the third “+” set, go for a new rep max.

WEEKLY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 4

Workout #2: Dynamic Effort

Activation and Mobility Warm-Up

Lunge Yoga Rotations - 3 sets of 12 reps each

Bench PVC Thoracic Extension - 2 sets of 5 deep breaths

Dynamic Effort

Row - 6,6,6,6

Incline Chest Press - 6,6,6

Body Weight Lunge Jump - 5,5,5 each leg

Assistance

Cossack Squat - 10,10,10 reps each leg

Shoulder “T” Raise - 15,15,15

Program Notes: Circuit the warm-up/activation exercises. Follow a “fast down, fast up” rep speed for the Row and Incline Chest Press sets.

WEEKLY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 4

Workout #3: Repetition Effort

Activation and Mobility Warm-Up

Band Pull Aparts (Palms Down) - 2 sets of 25 reps

Yoga Push-Up - 2 sets of 10 reps

Lunge Yoga Rotations - 2 sets of 12 reps each

Repetition Effort

Goblet Squat - 15,12,10 + Drop Set AMRAP on last set

Bench Press (Neutral Grip) - 15,12,10 + Drop Set AMRAP on last set

RDL - 15,12,10 + Drop Set AMRAP on last set

Assistance

Bench Single Leg Glute Bridge (foot on bench) - 10,10,10 reps each leg

Shoulder “Y” Raise - 15,15,15

Program Notes: Circuit the warm-up/activation exercises.

WEEKLY SIZE/POWER/REPS WEEK 5

Once again, we rotate all the previous exercises into the next section of the protocol:

RE exercises are moved to DE day

DE exercises are moved to ME day

ME exercises are moved to RE day

We also adjust those exercises which need changes to match their new protocol. For example, Body Weight Lunge Jumps (on a DE day) become Reverse Lunge on an ME day.

WEEKLY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 5

Workout #1: Max Effort

Activation and Mobility Warm-Up

PVC or Barbell Overhead Squat - 3 sets of 5 reps with 3 second Pause

Dumbbell “T” Balance - 2 sets of 8 each leg

Max Effort

Single Arm Row (Supported) - 8,8,8,8

Incline Chest Press - 4,4,4,4

Reverse Lunge - 5,5,5 each leg

Assistance

Single Leg Squat (standing on a box or bench) - 10,10,10 reps each leg

Rear Delt Row - 15,15,15

Program Notes: Circuit the warm-up/activation exercises.

WEEKLY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 5

Workout #2: Dynamic Effort

Activation and Mobility Warm-Up

Lunge Yoga Rotations - 3 sets of 12 reps each

Bench PVC Thoracic Extension - 2 sets of 5 deep breaths

Dynamic Effort

Hang Clean - 4,4,4

Goblet Squat - 4,4,4

Bench Press (Neutral Grip) - 6,6,6

Assistance

Cossack Squat - 10,10,10 reps each leg

Shoulder “T” Raise - 15,15,15

Program Notes: Circuit the warm-up/activation exercises. Follow a “fast down, fast up” rep speed for the Squat and Bench Press sets.

WEEKLY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 5

Workout #3: Repetition Effort

Activation and Mobility Warm-Up

Band Pull Aparts (Palms Down) - 2 sets of 25 reps

Yoga Push-Up - 2 sets of 10 reps

Lunge Yoga Rotations - 2 sets of 12 reps each

Repetition Effort

Pull-Up or Chin-Up - 5 sets at 70% of your MAX reps from Week 4

Single Arm Shoulder Press - 5,5,5 each arm

Single Leg RDL - 6,6,6 each leg

Assistance

Bench Single Leg Glute Bridge (foot on bench) - 10,10,10 reps each leg

Shoulder “Y” Raise - 15,15,15

Program Notes: Circuit the warm-up/activation exercises.

WEEKLY SIZE/POWER/REPS WEEK 6

In this final week we continue to increase difficulty across the board with additional “+” sets on Max Effort days, increased rep speed on Dynamic Effort days, and additional Drop Sets on Repetition Effort days. Really push yourself in this last week to hit new levels of weight and/or rep speed.

WEEKLY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 6

Workout #1: Max Effort

Activation and Mobility Warm-Up

PVC or Barbell Overhead Squat - 3 sets of 5 reps with 3 second Pause

Dumbbell “T” Balance - 2 sets of 8 each leg

Max Effort

Single Arm Row (Supported) - 8,8,8,8+

Incline Chest Press - 4,4,4,4+

Reverse Lunge - 5,5,5+ each leg

Assistance

Single Leg Squat (standing on a box or bench) - 10,10,10 reps each leg

Rear Delt Row - 15,15,15

Program Notes: Circuit the warm-up/activation exercises. On the third “+” set, go for a new rep max.

WEEKLY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 6

Workout #2: Dynamic Effort

Activation and Mobility Warm-Up

Lunge Yoga Rotations - 3 sets of 12 reps each

Bench PVC Thoracic Extension - 2 sets of 5 deep breaths

Dynamic Effort

Hang Clean - 4,4,4

Goblet Squat - 4,4,4

Bench Press (Neutral Grip) - 6,6,6

Assistance

Cossack Squat - 10,10,10 reps each leg

Shoulder “T” Raise - 15,15,15

Program Notes: Circuit the warm-up/activation exercises. Follow a “fast down, fast up” rep speed for the Squat and Bench Press sets.

WEEKLY SIZE/POWER/REPS (SPR) WORKOUTS WEEK 6

Workout #3: Repetition Effort

Activation and Mobility Warm-Up

Band Pull Aparts (Palms Down) - 2 sets of 25 reps

Yoga Push-Up - 2 sets of 10 reps

Lunge Yoga Rotations - 2 sets of 12 reps each

Repetition Effort

Pull-Up or Chin-Up - 5 sets at max weight of your max reps from Week 4

Single Arm Shoulder Press - 5,5,5 each arm + Drop Set AMRAP on last set

Single Leg RDL - 6,6,6 each leg + Drop Set AMRAP on last set

Assistance

Bench Single Leg Glute Bridge (foot on bench) - 10,10,10 reps each leg

Shoulder “Y” Raise - 15,15,15

Program Notes: Circuit the warm-up/activation exercises.