Novice Strength and Fitness

by G Francis
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Program Description

The program has been designed for a beginner trainee to build a well rounded base level of strength and cardio fitness. It has been inspired by both Starting Strength and Tactical Barbell. Trainees should review Starting Strength's novice programming guidance prior to commencing. This includes guidance on safety and progressions. After week 4 trainees should take a de-load week. The program can then be repeated if desired. 4 weeks. 5 days per week. 2 days per week adapted from Starting Strength 2 days per week zone 2 cardio 1 day per week conditioning with kettlebell swings

Program Overview

  • Level
    Novice
  • Goal
    Athletics, Muscle & Sculpting
  • Equipment
    Garage Gym
  • Program Length
    4 weeks
  • Time Per Workout
    30 minutes
  • Created
    Jul 27, 2025 04:39
  • Last Edited
    Jul 27, 2025 06:40
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WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
5 reps
-
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
5 reps
-
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
5 reps
-
4
Bodyweight Row
3
8 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
5 reps
-
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
5 reps
-
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
5 reps
-
4
Bodyweight Row
3
8 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
5 reps
-
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
5 reps
-
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
5 reps
-
4
Bodyweight Row
3
8 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
5 reps
-
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
5 reps
-
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
5 reps
-
4
Bodyweight Row
3
8 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
30 mins
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
30 mins
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
30 mins
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
30 mins
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
5 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5 reps
-
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
5 reps
-
4
Chin-Up (Assisted)
3
5 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
5 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5 reps
-
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
5 reps
-
4
Chin-Up (Assisted)
3
6 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
5 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5 reps
-
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
5 reps
-
4
Chin-Up (Assisted)
3
7 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
5 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5 reps
-
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
5 reps
-
4
Chin-Up (Assisted)
3
8 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
30 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
30 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
30 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
30 mins
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Alternating Single Arm Kettlebell Swings
1
20 reps
-
2
Alternating Single Arm Kettlebell Swings
1
20 reps
-
3
Alternating Single Arm Kettlebell Swings
1
20 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Alternating Single Arm Kettlebell Swings
1
20 reps
-
2
Alternating Single Arm Kettlebell Swings
1
20 reps
-
3
Alternating Single Arm Kettlebell Swings
1
20 reps
-
4
Alternating Single Arm Kettlebell Swings
1
20 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Alternating Single Arm Kettlebell Swings
1
20 reps
-
2
Alternating Single Arm Kettlebell Swings
1
20 reps
-
3
Alternating Single Arm Kettlebell Swings
1
20 reps
-
4
Alternating Single Arm Kettlebell Swings
1
20 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Alternating Single Arm Kettlebell Swings
1
20 reps
-
2
Alternating Single Arm Kettlebell Swings
1
20 reps
-
3
Alternating Single Arm Kettlebell Swings
1
20 reps
-
4
Alternating Single Arm Kettlebell Swings
1
20 reps
-
5
Alternating Single Arm Kettlebell Swings
1
20 reps
-
Week 1
1 / 4 Weeks
Day 1
1
Squat (Barbell)
3 Sets
5 Reps
-
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3 Sets
5 Reps
-
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
3 Sets
5 Reps
-
4
Bodyweight Row
3 Sets
8 Reps
-
Day 2
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1 Set
30 mins
-
Day 3
1
Squat (Barbell)
3 Sets
5 Reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3 Sets
5 Reps
-
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
3 Sets
5 Reps
-
4
Chin-Up (Assisted)
3 Sets
5 Reps
-
Day 4
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1 Set
30 mins
-
Day 5
1
Alternating Single Arm Kettlebell Swings
1 Set
20 Reps
-
2
Alternating Single Arm Kettlebell Swings
1 Set
20 Reps
-
3
Alternating Single Arm Kettlebell Swings
1 Set
20 Reps
-