Operation sea lion - Strength Block

Program Description

The Strength Block is the second phase of Operation Sea Lion, designed to convert hypertrophy into raw strength. After 16 weeks of building muscle, this 8-week cycle sharpens your nervous system and reinforces maximal movement patterns across the Big 3 lifts (squat, bench, deadlift). You’ll train 7 days a week using a 2-3-2 split, each main day starting with a top single @ RPE 7–9, followed by low-volume backoff sets and targeted accessories to maintain size and strengthen weak links. The Philosophy: This block is built for lifters who: Want to lift heavier without burning out Need a transition between volume and peaking Respect intelligent fatigue management Are chasing long-term powerlifting progression Program Highlights: 8 Weeks of structured progression Top singles to build confidence near max weights Backoffs taper down in volume, up in intensity Core-focused ab work for bracing strength Weekly mobility/recovery days to avoid injury Results You Can Expect: More power out of the hole on squats Cleaner, tighter top bench sets Deadlift bar speed under heavy loads Stronger abs and posterior chain CNS adaptation to higher loads, prepping for PR testing or peaking When this Strength Block ends, you’ll be primed to enter a 4-week Peaking Phase or test your new 1RMs with absolute confidence.

Program Overview