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Man with a Plan Template
Create your own training program

By Mike Robertson

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In part I, part II and part III of the Man with a Plan series, Mike walks you through the training program design process. Here he provides a simple but effective template that you can use to structure your own programs.

Option 1: Antagonist Muscle Pairing (Same Day)

  Exercise Sets/Reps Rest (sec) Weight
Primary Exercise     120-150  
Antagonist Primary     120-150  
Primary Accessory #1     90-120  
Antagonist Accessory #2     90-120  
Prehab     60  
Ancillary #1     60  
Ancillary #2     60  

 

Option 2: Antagonist Muscle Pairing (Different Day)

  Exercise Sets/Reps Rest (sec) Weight
Primary Exercise     120-150  
Primary Accessory #1     120-150  
Antagonist Primary     90-120  
Antagonist Accessory #2     90-120  
Prehab     60  
Ancillary #1     60  
Ancillary #2     60  

 

Mike Robertson, M.S., C.S.C.S., is the Director of the Athletic Performance Center (APC) in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The APC offers sport performance training, injury rehabilitation, and personal training to its clients. Mike received his Masters in Sports Biomechanics from the Human Performance Lab at Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana. Mike has been a competitive powerlifter for the last 2.5 years, and is the USAPL Indiana State Chair. To contact Mike, please send an e-mail to mikerob022@yahoo.com.