Do you want to increase strength and power, while torching body fat too? Here’s a two-sessions per week programme (used on non-consecutive days) that not only improves body composition, but also builds athletic ability.
Each session consists of two circuits; firstly a short plyometric power circuit (speed), and secondly a power (speed-strength) and strength-endurance metabolic circuit. The plyometric circuit volume remains consistent for the programme, whereas the metabolic circuit progresses week by week (see the relevant tables). If you want to lose body fat while using this programme, aim to under-eat by about 500 calories every day.
Session 1
Plyo Circuit
Go flat-out, maximum power/speed on every individual repetition.
1a) 5x Squat jumps (static launch with knees flexed to 90 degrees)
1b) 10x Medicine ball slams
Repeat 3-times though, rest as long as required to maintain maximum speed
Jump Squats
Medicine Ball Slams
Power/Strength Metabolic Circuit
2a) 5x Dumbbell snatch (per side)
2b) 8x per side Dumbbell lateral squats
2c) 8x Dumbbell push-up rows
2d) 8x per side Dumbbell Russian twist
Rest 0-2mins, repeat 3 – 5 times through (see progression table below).
Circuit Progression
Pick a weight that is approximate to your 5-repetition maximum for the first exercise, and your 8-repetition maximum for all the other exercises – this should increase as the weeks progress.
Exercise Video
Session 2
Plyo Circuit
Again, go flat-out, maximum power/speed on every individual repetition.
1a) 5x Heiden (lateral bound) & stick (per side)
1b) 10x Medicine ball side toss (per side)
Repeat 3-times though, rest as long as required to maintain maximum speed
Heiden and Stick
Medicine Ball Side Toss
Power/Strength Metabolic Circuit
2a) 10x Kettlebell alternating swings
2b) 12x Goblet squat
2c) 12x Dumbbell push press
2d) 12x Bent over dumbbell row
2e) 12x Kneeling hand-walkouts
Rest 0-2mins, repeat 3 – 5 times through (see progression table below).
Circuit Progression
Pick a weight that is approximate to your 10-repetition maximum for the first exercise, and your 12-repetition maximum for all the other exercises – this should increase as the weeks progress.
Kettlebell Alternating Swing
Goblet Squat
Dumbbell Push Press
Bent Over Dumbbell Row
Kneeling Hand-walkouts
Don Heatrick
Founder of Heatrick Strength and Conditioning
Don Heatrick is a family man from the UK, former mechanical design engineer, European Muay Thai silver medallist, former pro Thai boxer (ranked 4th in UK while aged 40-years), a Muay Thai coach, podcast host, and the go-to expert on Muay Thai performance training with over 25 years of coaching experience.
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I think this one will be a good one for me.
Let me know how you get on Chris. :)