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Strength Foundation

Strength Foundation is the programme most Lift Lab members start with. Each week follows a measured progression across four main lifts, with accessory work chosen to support the pattern rather than exhaust you. Loads are prescribed as a percentage range so the plan scales to any starting point.

Level
Intermediate
Duration
12 weeks
Weekly
4 sessions
Session
65 min
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Weekly structure

Introduce the loads. Leave two solid reps in reserve on every set.

Week 1 sessions

  • Back Squat

    5 × 5180s rest

    Brace before you descend. Drive the floor apart on the way up.

  • Romanian Deadlift

    3 × 8120s rest

    Push the hips back and stop when the hamstrings load fully.

  • Bulgarian Split Squat

    3 × 10 each90s rest

    Control the descent and keep the front shin vertical.

  • Leg Curl

    3 × 1260s rest

    Pause briefly at peak contraction.

  • Pallof Press

    3 × 12 each45s rest

    Resist rotation rather than creating it.