Lions Den 8 Week
Lions Den 8 Week
Lions Den 8 Week
I’m filled with a huge amount of gratefulness and this is me giving back to YOU. I’ve spent
hours making this program and going through different programs of mine finding what I
liked, what I didn’t and coming up with something unique. I’m so stoked for you to try this!
Over the last several years I have tried, and wrote tons of programs. After completing many programs I learned about
myself, and others.
I have also developed my own style, because let’s face it… copying is NOT original.
The program you are about to start is a really fun kick-ass program designed to get you stronger in the main BIG FOUR lifts
(bench, squat, deadlift, overhead press). It will lead into a testing week at the end of the 8th week.
I know everyone will be starting this at different levels in their lifting journey so I made it a linear progression, with a bit of
assistance work, a dash of RPE, and some optional conditioning.
The frequency of the lifts is also higher too, because I have found that to benefit more athletes and myself than not.
(1) After your main strength movement there will be “Assistance Work” which is designed to make the main lift stronger.
This can be either sets or reps or RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion)
Don’t understand RPE? Well make sure you watch these videos prior:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXQaEq4_2lY&t=10s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xEYSsfiWIE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20-vwbBIn2I&t=41s
Common Terms:
AMRAP: (As Many Reps/Rounds as Possible)
EMOTM: Every Minute on the Minute (do the movement + reps allotted in 60 seconds, remaining time in 60 seconds is
rest time).
Submax: Leave 1-2 reps in the tank NOT a true max effort.
If the assistance work says “Savage session” that means you will be doing one big giant set, your rest for each movement
will be when you are doing another movement. You can take breaks whenever, just get the allotted sets in before moving
on.
**IF not stated as a “Savage Session” then you will do all sets and reps for that movement before moving on to the next
movement.
Don’t have the time? If you TRULY don’t have the time and sessions run too long then focus on the main lifts and get in
whatever assistance work you can. When it doubt, main movement first.
You can always break the sessions up to work with your schedule. You make the call, I am not your mother. (At least I
hope)
Conditioning…
I’ve recommended some basic conditioning routines for you to get a good sweat, and maintain the gains. It’s nothing fancy
but it will work. If you don’t care about the conditioning simply don’t do it. If you want to lose a few pounds, or just feel
more in shape, then DO IT.
Week 1:
Day 1:
Back squat: 5 reps 70% 5 reps 73% 5 reps 75% 5 reps 73%
Between sets: Box jumps for height x 3 (be explosive)
Bench press (touch and go) 4x5 (working up to a top set of 5 with 1-2 more reps in the
tank)
Between sets: sub max chin ups
Day 2:
Deadlift: 5x65 5x70 5x75 5x75
Between sets 3 explosive med ball tosses (straight up in the air)
Conditioning: EMOTM 15
Minute 1: 5 stone or sandbag to shoulder
Minute 2: Row 15 calories
Minute 3: Bear crawl 20 yards
Day 3:
Front squat 4x5 @ 70% across
Between sets: 30 second side plank each side
Day 4:
Block pulls from mid shin 5xRPE 6 5xRPE 7 5xRPE8 -10% 2x5
Push press 4x5@70%
Assistance work:
Pendlay rows 3x7 RPE 8
Sandbag carry 4x50ft
GHD back extensions 3x12
Conditioning: 20 minutes of sled work (light should be working heavy enough to talk but
NOT sing)
1 push down
1 pull back
1 pull + face pull
Week 2:
Day 1:
Back squat: 5x70% 5x73% 5x75% 5x75%
Between sets: 12 leg raises 3 broad jumps
Assistance:
Db flat bench tempo (3-0-0) 4x7 RPE 7
Conditioning: EMOTM 15
Minute 1: 5 clean and press
Minute 2: 10 burpees over bar
Minute 3: 15 KB swings (Russian)
Day 2:
Deadlift: 4x75 4x80 4x85 4x80
*no between set work
Day 4:
Block pulls from mid shin 5xRPE 6 5xRPE 7 5xRPE8 -10% 2x5
Push press 4x5@70%
Assistance work:
Pendlay rows 3x7 RPE 8
Sandbag carry 4x50ft
GHD back extensions 3x12
Conditioning: 20 minutes of sled work (light should be working heavy enough to talk but
NOT sing)
1 push down
1 pull back
1 pull + face pull
Week 3:
Day 1:
Back squat 5x70% 5x73% 5x75% 5x75% 5x73%
Between sets: 3 box jumps
Conditioning: EMOTM 12
Even: 10 burpees
Odd: 6 clean and press
Day 2:
Deadlift: 5x70 5x73 5x75 5x75 5x73
Assistance:
Barbell rows 3x8 RPE 8
Barbell RDLS 3x8 RPE 8
Sled pull 50ft 4x
Conditioning: NONE
Day 3:
Pause squat: 4 RPE 7 4 RPE 8 4 RPE 9
Between sets: 30-50 bicycles
Assistance:
8 DB floor presses 3x RPE 8
Day 4:
Deadlift Block pull mid shin 4@ RPE 6 4 RPE 7 4 RPE 8 -10% 2x4
Between sets: 3 explosive broad jumps
Day 1:
Back squat: 4x75% 4x80 4x85% 4x80%
Between sets: 10 leg raises
Assistance:
4x 7 barbell rows RPE 8
3x 8 DB lunges each leg RPE 8
4x Farmer walks 50ft (heavy-ish)
Day 2:
Assistance:
3x 8 barbell RDL’s RPE 7
3x dips submax (weighted if possible)
3xs submax chin-ups (weighted if possible)
Assistance work:
Incline DB press 3x8 RPE 7
DB goblet squats 3x8 RPE 8
Db shoulder press 3x8 RPE 7
Day 4:
Deficit deadlift (2.5 inches): 5x60 5x65 5x70 5x75 5x75
Between sets: 2-3 each arm DB snatches
Conditioning: NONE
Week 5:
Day 1:
Back squat: 4x75% 4x80% 4x85% 4x80%x2
Assistance work:
Day 2:
Deadlift: 4x75% 4x80% 4x85% 4x80%x2
Assistance work:
Assistance work:
DB flat press 4x6 RPE 8
Banded Shoulder press 4x6 RPE 7
Conditioning: EMOTM 15
Minute 1: 5 stone or sandbag to shoulder
Minute 2: Row 15 calories
Minute 3: Bear crawl 20 yards
Day 4:
2 inch deficit deadlift: 5@RPE 6 5@RPE 7 5@RPE 8 -10% 2x5
Pin press at chin level: 5@RPE 6 5@RPE 7 5@RPE 8 -10% 2x5
Assistance:
3xsubmaximal chin ups (weighted if possible)
3x7 RDL’s RPE 8
3x8 each arm DB rows RPE 8
Day 1:
Bench Press: 3x80% 3x83% 3x85% 3x83%
Assistance:
Conditioning: EMOTM 15
Minute 1: 5 clean and press
Minute 2: 10 burpees over bar
Minute 3: 15 KB swings (Russian)
Day 2:
Deadlift: 3x80% 3x83% 3x85% 3x83%
Assistance:
Barbell rows 4x7 RPE 7
Skull crushers 4x7 RPE 7
Conditioning: 20 minutes of sled work (light should be working heavy enough to talk but
NOT sing)
1 push down
1 pull back
1 pull + face pull
Day 3:
Pin squat: 3@RPE 7 3@RPE8 3@RPE 9 -5%x3
Assistance:
Banded shoulder press 4x5 RPE 6
Db curls 3x12 each arm
Day 4:
Block Pull Mid shin: 4@RPE 6 4@RPE 7 4@RPE 8 -10% 2x4
Between sets: 3 burpee broad jumps max distance
Assistance work:
Farmer walks 4x50ft
Dips 4x10 (weighted if possible)
Conditioning: None
Week 7:
Day 1:
Back squat: 3x80% 3x85% 3x87% 1x90%
Assistance work:
DB overhead press 3x6 RPE 7
Day 2:
Deadlift: 3x80% 3x85% 3x87% 1x90%
Assistance work:
DB push press 4x6 RPE 7
Conditioning: NONE
Day 3:
Squat with bands (medium): 3@RPE 7 3@RPE8 3@RPE9 -10% x 3
Floor bench: 3@RPE 7 3@RPE 8 3@RPE 9 -10%x3
Assistance work:
Incline DB bench 4x 6 RPE 7
DB side raises 4x8 (each side) RPE 7
Ab roll outs 4x10
Day 4:
Block pulls (below knee): 3x@RPE 7 3x@RPE 8 3x@RPE 9 -10%x3
Pin Press at forehead: 3x@RPE 7 3x@RPE 8 3x@RPE 9 -10%x3
Assistance work:
Pendlay Rows 3x7 RPE 7
Tricep push downs 3x12 reps
Day 1:
Bench Press: Work up to a heavy single for the day (if PR is there, go for it duh)
Back Squat: Work up to a heavy single for the day (if PR is there, go for it)
Assistance work:
Close grip bench 3x4 @ 70%
Conditioning: NONE
Day2:
Assistance:
Barbell RDL’s 3x8 RPE 7
Db curls 3x10 each arm
4x25 sit ups
Conditioning: Tabata
Battle ropes
Mountain climbers
Sledge hammers
Bear crawl 5 yards back and forth
Day 3:
SSB squat: 3@ RPE 7 3@RPE 8 3@RPE 9 -5%x 3
Incline Bench: 3@RPE 7 3@RPE 8 3@RPE 9 -5%x 3
Assistance:
DB flat bench 3x6 RPE 7
Dips 3x submaximal
3x1 min plank variation
Day 4:
Block pull mid shin: 3 @ RPE 7 3@RPE 8 3RPE9 -5% x 3
Banded Shoulder press: 4x6 RPE6
Assistance:
Barbell rows 3x8 RPE 7
DB side raises 3x10 RPE 7
Conditioning: 4 rounds
100ft sled push
15 burpees (steady pace)
20 box step ups (10 each leg)
100 ft sled pull
Thank you for completing the program! Now you’re probably wondering…
What do I do now?
Well… If it worked, you need to E-mail me ASAP and let me know your progress, numbers
before and after so I can share you on my social media.
If you did NOT get results… Burn this program in a bonfire cursing me out. (Please send a
video of that as well to me)
On a serious note…
If the program worked, then you can run it again with your new numbers. If you want you
can change out any assistance work or movements to better suit your needs. I offer custom
programming and only take a select few clients, but if you want me to help you please
reach out.
Thank you so much again for supporting me, the pride, and the channel. You are my oxygen
and without you I would be nothing. I really hoped you enjoyed this program and I do
appreciate your feedback. I do my best to always read my youtube comment, Instagram
DM’s and emails. Please always feel free to reach out and I will get back to you.
If you are willing to make the investment the custom programming is the best option. It is a
premium though, because premium cost for premium quality.
1. Me as your coach on call at all hours (usually always same day response within the
hour)
2. Custom tailored program specifically to you (goals, equipment, adjustments etc)
3. Form Checks / weekly check-ins
4. Custom nutrition macros (optional)
5. Monthly personal training session and meeting (scheduled)
6. I go above and beyond for you attain your goals
Last tid bit… I’ve made videos about this before but training and life is filled with ups and
downs. It will not always be linear, so be prepared to take some kicks to face (in and out of
weight room) it’s all about how we come back swinging and NEVER giving up on our
dreams and goals.
Be relentless in this world. Attack your life, and attack the barbell.
Take responsibility for your success and failures. Be accountable. Treat people with
kindness. Be a leader. Protect those you care about. Stay true to yourself. Dominate
Humbly.