Mark a standard the moment you earn it — in any training session, any assessment. The Index updates live. All 20 checked = 1NF1N1TY Graduate. No partial credit. No rounding. Earned or not yet.
| Day | Focus | Format | Min | Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEEK 1 — STANDARD LOAD ENTRY · DAY 1 AT GRADUATION WEIGHT | ||||
| 1 | Knee Chain — Standard Load Entry | Straight Sets | 78 | L1 L2 L3 L5 L6 L7 |
| 2 | Pull / Hang — Standard Load Entry | Straight Sets | 75 | U1 U2 U3 U4 U9 |
| 3 | Posterior Chain — Standard Load Entry | Eccentric | 80 | L4 L8 L9 L10 |
| 4 | Press / Shoulder — Standard Load Entry | Straight Sets | 78 | U3 U5 U6 U7 U8 U10 |
| 5 | Full Integration — Standard Load Circuit | Circuit | 85 | All groups · 8 standards |
| 6 | Intensity — Day 1 Baseline Max Efforts | Max Effort | 80 | U2 U3 L8 L5 U4 L3 |
| WEEK 2 — CONJUGATE · VOLUME · CLUSTERS AT STANDARD LOAD | ||||
| 7 | Knee Chain — Conjugate Standard | Conjugate | 80 | L1 L2 L3 L5 L6 L7 |
| 8 | Pull / Hang — Norwegian Volume | Norw. Vol. | 78 | U1 U2 U3 U4 U9 |
| 9 | Posterior — RPE Wave Peak | RPE Wave | 82 | L4 L8 L9 L10 |
| 10 | Press — Giant Set at Standard | Giant Set | 80 | U3 U5 U6 U7 U8 U10 |
| 11 | Integration — Contrast Standard Load | Contrast | 85 | All groups · 8 standards |
| 12 | Intensity — Cluster Sets at Standard | Clusters | 82 | L3 L5 L8 U2 U3 |
| WEEK 3 — ALL 20 IN TRAINING · HOLD STANDARD UNLOCK WINDOW | ||||
| 13 | Knee Chain — Density Standard | Density | 82 | L1 L2 L3 L5 L6 L7 |
| 14 | Pull / Hang — Eccentric Surplus | Eccentric | 80 | U1 U2 U3 U4 U9 |
| 15 | Posterior — Peak Volume Standard | Accumulation | 85 | L4 L8 L9 L10 |
| 16 | Press — Rest-Pause Standard Load | Rest-Pause | 82 | U3 U5 U6 U7 U8 U10 |
| 17 | Integration — All 20 Standards Block | Std. Block | 88 | All 20 · 3 sets each |
| 18 | Intensity — Hold Standards Focus | Isometric | 80 | L2 L4 L6 L9 U1 U4 |
| WEEKS 4-7 — MONTH 1-2 PEAK · 100-110% LOAD · SIMULATION | ||||
| 19 | Knee Chain — Giant Set Peak Month 1 | Giant Set | 85 | L1 L2 L3 L5 L6 L7 |
| 20 | Pull / Hang — Ladder to Standard | Ladder | 82 | U1 U2 U3 U4 U9 |
| 21 | Posterior — Nordic 10 Rep Sets | Std. Volume | 88 | L4 L8 L9 L10 |
| 22 | Press — Standard Conjugate Peak | Conjugate | 85 | U3 U5 U6 U7 U8 U10 |
| 23 | Integration — All 20 × 2 Rounds | Full Circuit | 90 | All 20 standards |
| 24 | Intensity — Max Effort Month 1 Data | Max Effort | 85 | All strength standards |
| 25 | Knee Chain — 110% Load Entry | Accum. | 85 | L1 L2 L3 L5 L6 L7 |
| 26 | Pull / Hang — Surplus Clusters 30% BW | Clusters | 82 | U1 U2 U3 U4 U9 |
| 27 | Posterior — Nordic 12 Rep Buffer | Norw. Vol. | 88 | L4 L8 L9 L10 |
| 28 | Press — 110% Load Surplus | Rest-Pause | 85 | U3 U5 U6 U7 U8 U10 |
| 29 | Integration — All 20 Above Standard | Giant Set | 90 | All 20 above benchmark |
| 30 | Intensity — Full Standard Run Simulation | Simulation | 85 | All 20 · assessment conditions |
| WEEK 8 — PHASE 1 ASSESSMENT · FIRST UNLOCK EVENT | ||||
| 31 | Deload Primers | Deload | 50 | All groups · light |
| 32 | PHASE 1 ASSESSMENT | Assessment | 90 | All 20 Standards |
26 months of preparation ends here. The L3 split squat standard is 25% BW × 5 — today's load is 25% BW. The L5 VMO squat standard is 60% BW × 20 — today's goblet load is 60% BW. The L1 tib raise standard is 25% BW × 20 — today's resistance is 25% BW. These are not benchmarks to approach. They are the loads in the program today.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1NF1N1TY Split Squat L3 | 6×5 ea leg | 25% BW · Standard | Graduation load. Six training sets. Second heel touches floor every rep. This is Day 1 — the load is real. |
| Deficit Bulgarian Split Squat | 4×5 ea leg | 25% BW | Front foot elevated. Standard load — deeper range. Building surplus above the benchmark. |
| Goblet VMO Squat — Slant Board L5 | 5×20 | 60% BW · Standard | L5 standard: 60% BW × 20. Five sets at graduation load and rep count. Full depth every rep. |
| Loaded Tib Raises L1 | 5×20 | 25% BW · Standard | Standard load. 5 sets × 20. 2s pause at the top. Every set is a graduation simulation. |
| KOT Calf Stretch L2 | 5×2 min ea leg | BW · Standard | L2 standard: 2 min each leg. Five 2-min holds. Hold standards are trained past benchmark every session. |
| Couch Stretch — Head to Wall L6 | 4×2 min ea leg | BW · Standard | L6 standard: head to wall × 2 min. Four standard-duration holds every session. |
| Reverse Squat / Hip Flex L7 | 5×20 | 50% BW · Standard | L7 standard: 50% BW × 20. Five sets at graduation weight and rep count. |
U1 bar hang: 2 minutes standard — trained at 3 min, so the standard feels like recovery. U2 pull-up: 15 consecutive — tracked at max quality sets. U3 dip: 20 consecutive — same approach. U4 L-sit: 30 seconds — accumulated 90s per session. U9 gripper: 100lb × 20 — six sets at standard load. The hold surplus begins Day 1.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Hang Active U1 | 6×3 min | BW · 150% of standard | U1 standard: 2 min. Training at 3 min per set. Active scapular depression throughout. 18 total hang minutes. |
| BW Pull-Up — Max Consecutive U2 | 6×max · Stop 2 short | BW · Toward 15 | U2 standard: 15 consecutive. Six max quality sets stopping 2 before failure. Track every set count. Day 1 baseline. |
| Weighted Pull-Up — Surplus | 4×6 | 25% BW added | Surplus work builds the strength that makes 15 BW reps feel like a moderate effort. |
| BW Dip — Max Consecutive U3 | 6×max · Stop 2 short | BW · Toward 20 | U3 standard: 20. Six max sets. Track per-set count. Day 1 baseline data. |
| L-Sit — Accumulate 90s U4 | Accum. 90s total | BW · 3× standard | U4 standard: 30s. Training at 3× per session. Track longest single hold — that is the test number. |
| Gripper U9 | 6×20 ea hand | 100lb · Standard | Standard load. 6 consistent sets. U9: 100lb × 20. Very likely to pass in Phase 1. |
L8 Nordic standard: flat ground × 10. In the Pro program every Nordic session is at flat-ground range. 6 sets of 8 reps with 5-second eccentric — building toward 10 with a quality surplus above it. L10 back extension trained at standard load for 6 sets. L4 Jefferson curl trained loaded at 70s — more than double the standard's 30s.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic Curl — Flat Ground 5s Eccentric L8 | 6×8 · 5s down | BW · Flat ground | L8 standard: 10 reps flat ground. Six sets of 8 with 5-count eccentric. 48 total quality reps building the standard. |
| KB Deadlift — Heavy | 5×6 | 65% BW KB | 65% BW — the highest hinge load introduced in the program. Long spine, full hip extension every rep. |
| Back Extension L10 | 6×12 | 25% BW · Standard | L10 standard: 25% BW × 12. Six sets at graduation load. Full ROM — 3s hold at top every rep. |
| Loaded Jefferson Curl L4 | 5×70s · Wrist below toes | Plate · Past standard | L4 standard: 30s wrist below toes. Pro trains at 70s loaded — more than double the standard. Segmental control. |
| Loaded Pigeon Stretch L9 | 5×90s ea side | Heavy KB · Standard | L9 standard: 90s. Five loaded sets at standard duration. Trained every session whether passed or not. |
U5: 30% BW × 12. U6: 50% BW × 12. U7: 10% BW × 12. U8: 60% BW × 12. U10: 10% BW × 12. These are today's training loads — not targets. U7 and U10 trained at standard since Intermediate — they will pass in Phase 1 Week 1-2. U6 follows closely.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| BW Dip — Max Consecutive U3 | 5×max · Stop 2 short | BW · Toward 20 | U3 standard: 20 consecutive. Five max sets. Track per-set counts. |
| DB Shoulder Press U5 | 5×12 | 30% BW ea · Standard | U5 standard: 30% BW × 12. Five sets at graduation load and rep count. Full overhead lockout. |
| Loaded Face Pull U6 | 5×12 | 50% BW · Standard | U6 standard: 50% BW × 12. Five sets at graduation load. High elbow, full external rotation. U6 likely passes Week 1-3. |
| DB Y-Raise / Trap-3 U7 | 5×12 | 10% BW · Standard | U7 standard: 10% BW × 12. 1s hold at top. Very likely to pass in the first 2 weeks. |
| DB Crossbench Pullover U8 | 5×12 | 60% BW · Standard | U8 standard: 60% BW × 12. Five sets. Full lat stretch — ribs down, arm back past head. |
| Band External Rotation U10 | 5×12 ea side | 10% BW · Standard | U10 standard: 10% BW × 12. Trained at standard since Intermediate. Likely passes Week 1-2. |
Day 5 — integration at standard load. Eight standards from all four groups, three complete rounds. Split squat at 25% BW, Nordic flat-ground, pull-up toward 15, dip toward 20, VMO squat at 60% BW, shoulder press at 30% BW, pigeon at 90s, bar hang at 3 min. This is the integration baseline — every future integration session compares against it.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCUIT (3 rounds) — Split Squat L3 | 3×5 ea | 25% BW · Standard | Open every round at graduation load. |
| CIRCUIT — Nordic Flat Ground L8 | 3×8 · 5s ecc. | BW · Flat ground | 8 controlled reps. Move to pull-up. |
| CIRCUIT — BW Pull-Up U2 | 3×max · Stop 2 | BW · Toward 15 | Max quality consecutive. Track per-round count. |
| CIRCUIT — BW Dip U3 | 3×max · Stop 2 | BW · Toward 20 | Max quality. Track per-round. |
| CIRCUIT — Goblet VMO Squat L5 | 3×20 | 60% BW · Standard | Standard load and rep count. Full depth. |
| CIRCUIT — DB Shoulder Press U5 | 3×12 | 30% BW ea · Standard | Standard. Full lockout. |
| CIRCUIT — Loaded Pigeon L9 | 3×90s ea side | Heavy KB · Standard | Standard duration loaded. |
| CIRCUIT — Bar Hang Active U1 | 3×3 min | BW · 150% standard | Close every round. Rest 3.5 min then repeat. Three complete rounds. |
The Pro program's 6th day is an Intensity Day — a format unique to the Pro program. One all-out set on every strength standard. These numbers are the Day 1 baseline. Every Intensity Day compares against them. The trajectory from Day 6 to Day 96 is the entire story of the Pro program's effectiveness.
| Standard | Structure | Target | Record Today |
|---|---|---|---|
| U2 — Pull-Up Max U2 | 3 ramp sets → 1×MAX | Standard: 15 | ___ consecutive. Day 1 Pro baseline. |
| U3 — Dip Max U3 | 2 ramp sets → 1×MAX | Standard: 20 | ___ consecutive. Day 1 baseline. |
| L8 — Nordic Flat Max L8 | 3 primer reps → 1×MAX flat | Standard: 10 | ___ consecutive flat. Day 1 baseline. |
| L5 — VMO 60% BW Max L5 | 2 ramp sets → 1×MAX at 60% BW | Standard: 20 | ___ reps at 60% BW. Day 1 baseline. |
| U4 — L-Sit Max U4 | 2 warm holds → 1×MAX | Standard: 30s | ___s full extension. Day 1 baseline. |
| L3 — Split Squat 25% BW Max L3 | 1×MAX at 25% BW | Standard: 5 ea | ___ ea. Day 1 baseline. |
Conjugate at standard load — split squat at 25% BW immediately followed by explosive jump split squat. VMO at 60% BW followed by reactive drop squat. The potentiation effect at standard load is more pronounced than at any sub-standard training load because the nervous system is working at maximum required recruitment.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONJ A1 — 1NF1N1TY Split Squat L3 | 5×5 ea | 25% BW · Standard | Standard load. Controlled. 30s → A2. |
| CONJ A2 — Jump Split Squat | 5×5 ea | BW · Explosive | Maximum height. The graduation load before this makes BW feel weightless. |
| CONJ B1 — Goblet VMO Squat L5 | 5×15 | 60% BW · Standard | 15 of the standard's 20 at graduation load. 30s → B2. |
| CONJ B2 — VMO Drop Squat | 5×10 | BW · Reactive | Fast drop, elastic rebound. Potentiated by the standard load. |
| Loaded Tib Raises L1 | 5×20 | 25% BW · Standard | Standard. 2s pause at top. Five quality sets. |
| KOT Calf Stretch + Couch Stretch L2 L6 | 4×(2 min + 2 min ea) | BW · Both standards | L2 and L6 both at standard duration. Four rounds each. |
| Reverse Squat L7 | 5×20 | 50% BW · Standard | Standard load and rep count. Five sets. |
Norwegian volume at Pro parameters — 70% of max consecutive per set, accumulation above the standard benchmark. 50 total quality pull-up reps at RPE 6. 60 total quality dip reps. Six 3-min bar hangs. Accumulated 90s L-sit. This builds the endurance buffer so the graduation test feels controlled rather than maximal.
| Exercise | Target | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| BW Pull-Up — 50 Total U2 | Accumulate 50 · RPE 6 | BW | 50 quality reps. Stop each set at RPE 6 (4 reps in tank). Track sets to completion. |
| Weighted Pull-Up — Surplus | 4×6 | 25-30% BW added | After BW volume — heavy surplus. The athlete producing 6 reps at 28% BW added will produce 15+ at BW. |
| BW Dip — 60 Total U3 | Accumulate 60 · RPE 6 | BW | 60 quality dips. Stop at RPE 6. Track sets. |
| Bar Hang U1 | 6×3 min | BW | Six 3-min active hangs. U1 standard: 2 min. Training 50% past the standard every session. |
| L-Sit — Accumulate 90s U4 | Accum. 90s | BW | 90s total. U4 standard: 30s. Three times the standard per session. Track longest single hold. |
| Gripper U9 | 6×20 ea hand | 100lb · Standard | Six sets at standard load. Consistent every pull session. |
RPE wave — Nordics wave from controlled quality to RPE 9.5 at flat-ground range. Deadlifts wave from 60% BW to 68% BW at the peak. RPE 9.5 at flat-ground Nordic range = 1 rep from absolute limit at the standard's exact range. Back extension holds at standard load for 6 sets throughout.
| Exercise | Wave Structure | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic Flat Ground — RPE Wave L8 | RPE8×8 / 9×6 / 9.5×5 / 9×6 / 8×8 | BW · Flat ground | 5 sets. RPE 9.5 = 5 reps at the limit of flat-ground range. Standard: 10. Training through the standard count at peak intensity. |
| KB Deadlift — Load Wave | 60%×6 / 65%×4 / 68%×3 / 63%×5 / 65%×4 | % of BW | 5 sets. 68% BW at peak. Full hip extension, long spine every rep. |
| Back Extension L10 | 6×12 | 25% BW · Standard | Six consistent sets at graduation load. 3s hold at top every rep. |
| Loaded Jefferson Curl L4 | 5×75s loaded | Heavy plate | 75s — 2.5× the L4 standard's 30s. Wrist well below toes throughout. |
| Loaded Pigeon L9 | 5×90s ea side | Heavy KB | Standard duration. Trained every session whether passed or not. |
Giant sets at graduation load — all six press standards in five complete rounds. Dips toward 20, shoulder press at 30% BW, face pull at 50% BW, Y-raise at 10% BW, pullover at 60% BW, external rotation at 10% BW. U7 and U10 are very likely passable now. Test them after this session in clean conditions if the giant sets feel controlled.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIANT (5 rounds) — BW Dip U3 | 5×max · Stop 2 | BW · Toward 20 | Open every round. Track per-round count. |
| GIANT — Shoulder Press U5 | 5×12 | 30% BW ea | Standard load. 12 reps. Full lockout. |
| GIANT — Face Pull U6 | 5×12 | 50% BW | Standard load. High elbow, full external rotation. |
| GIANT — Y-Raise U7 | 5×12 | 10% BW | Standard. 1s hold at top. Very likely passable now — feel how it moves after five rounds. |
| GIANT — Pullover U8 | 5×12 | 60% BW | Standard load. Full lat stretch. |
| GIANT — External Rotation U10 | 5×12 ea | 10% BW | Armor to close every round. Rest 2 min. Repeat. Five full rounds. Test U10 after this session. |
Contrast integration at Pro standard load — every heavy set at graduation benchmark immediately followed by explosive BW expression. Split squat at 25% BW then jump split squat. Weighted pull-up at 25% BW then max BW pull-up. Nordic flat-range then KB swing. VMO at 60% BW then drop squat. Standard load potentiates the explosive work in a way no sub-standard training can.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONJ A1 — Split Squat Standard L3 | 4×5 ea | 25% BW | Standard. 30s → A2. |
| CONJ A2 — Jump Split Squat | 4×5 ea | BW | Maximum explosion after graduation load. |
| CONJ B1 — Weighted Pull-Up | 4×5 | 25% BW added | Surplus load. 30s → B2. |
| CONJ B2 — BW Pull-Up Max U2 | 4×max | BW | After heavy — BW transformed. Track count toward 15. Mark board if 15+. |
| CONJ C1 — Nordic Flat Ground L8 | 4×7 · 5s ecc. | BW | 7 controlled flat-range reps. 30s → C2. |
| CONJ C2 — KB Swing | 4×12 | Heavy KB | Explosive hip hinge after Nordic eccentric. Maximum power. |
| CONJ D1 — VMO Squat Standard L5 | 4×15 | 60% BW | Standard load. 30s → D2. |
| CONJ D2 — Drop Squat | 4×8 | BW | Reactive VMO drop. Standard load potentiates. |
Cluster sets at graduation load — the intra-set rest enables more total quality reps at the standard weight than straight sets allow. Split squat clusters at 25% BW. VMO clusters at 60% BW. Nordic clusters at flat range. Pull-up clusters toward 15. Dip clusters toward 20. The cluster format converts training capacity into consecutive rep performance.
| Exercise | Cluster Structure | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Split Squat Clusters L3 | 5 clusters: (4+3+3) ea · 15s intra | 25% BW · Standard | 10 reps per cluster per leg at standard load. 50 total standard-load split squat reps. |
| VMO Squat Clusters L5 | 5 clusters: (8+6+6) · 15s intra | 60% BW · Standard | 20 reps per cluster at graduation load. Standard is 20 consecutive — training at 20 clustered builds toward 20 straight. |
| Nordic Flat Ground Clusters L8 | 5 clusters: (5+4+4) · 15s intra | BW · Flat range | 13 reps per cluster. L8 standard: 10. Training past the standard count in clusters. |
| Pull-Up Clusters U2 | 5 clusters: (6+5+4) · 15s intra | BW | 15 reps per cluster. U2 standard: 15 consecutive — training at 15 clustered builds toward 15 straight. |
| Dip Clusters U3 | 5 clusters: (8+7+6) · 15s intra | BW | 21 reps per cluster — past U3 standard's 20. Building toward 20 consecutive straight. |
Density at standard load — maximum quality reps at graduation benchmark weight in fixed windows. Block A: 12 minutes alternating split squat at 25% BW and VMO squat at 60% BW. Track total rounds — this is the standard-load knee chain density baseline for comparison across the program.
| Block | Standards | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block A — 12 min | Split Squat + VMO Squat alternating | 25% BW / 60% BW · Both standard | 5 split squat ea leg → 20 VMO → 20s rest → repeat. Track total rounds at standard load. |
| Block B — 10 min | Tib Raises + Reverse Squat alternating | 25% BW / 50% BW · Both standard | 20 tib → 20 reverse squat → 25s rest → repeat. Both standards at graduation parameters. |
| Block C — 8 min | KOT Calf + Couch Stretch alternating | BW · Both standard duration | 2 min KOT ea → 2 min couch ea → repeat. Both hold standards at standard duration throughout. |
Eccentric surplus — weighted pull-up eccentrics at 28% BW with 6-second lowering. Weighted dip eccentrics at 20% BW with 6-second lowering. After these sets, BW max pull-ups and dips produce more consecutive reps because the eccentric surplus raises the effective ceiling. Mark the board if U2 or U3 standards are crossed after this session.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weighted Pull-Up — 6s Eccentric | 5×6 · 6s down | 28% BW added | 6-count lowering at 28% BW. Highest pull eccentric in program. Dead hang at bottom every rep. |
| BW Pull-Up — Max Consecutive U2 | 4×max consecutive | BW | After surplus eccentric — BW is elevated. Max consecutive per set. Track toward 15. Mark board if 15+. |
| Weighted Dip — 6s Eccentric | 5×7 · 6s down | 20% BW added | 6-count lowering at 20% BW. Full depth every rep. |
| BW Dip — Max Consecutive U3 | 4×max consecutive | BW | After weighted eccentrics — max BW dips. Track toward 20. Mark board if 20+. |
| Bar Hang U1 | 5×3.5 min | BW | 3.5 min — 175% of U1 standard. After eccentric work — grip is taxed. Good. |
| L-Sit + Gripper U4 U9 | 5×(max L-sit + 20 ea) | BW / 100lb | Five paired rounds. U4 toward 30s. U9 at standard load. |
Peak posterior volume — 80 total flat-ground Nordic reps across 8 sets, 6 sets of KB deadlift at 68% BW, 6 sets of back extension at standard load, 5 sets of Jefferson curl at 75s loaded, 5 sets of loaded pigeon at 90s. Straight sets throughout. Pure standard-load volume at Pro parameters.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic — 8 Sets Flat Ground L8 | 8×10 flat ground | BW | 8 sets of 10 reps at flat-ground range. 80 total. L8 standard: 10. Training at it × 8 sets today. |
| KB Deadlift — Heavy | 6×6 | 68% BW KB | 36 total heavy deadlift reps. Long spine, full hip extension every rep. |
| Back Extension — 6 Sets Standard L10 | 6×12 | 25% BW · Standard | 72 total reps at graduation load. 3s hold at extension top every rep. |
| Loaded Jefferson Curl L4 | 5×75s | Heavy plate | 75s loaded. L4 standard: 30s. Well past standard. |
| Loaded Pigeon L9 | 5×90s ea side | Heavy KB | Standard duration. Five loaded sets. Trained every session. |
Rest-pause at graduation load — dips at BW to near-failure, 15s rest, max more, 15s rest, max more. Total per rest-pause set at BW in a trained Pro athlete approaches 30+. Shoulder press rest-pause at 30% BW extends past the standard's 12 reps. This format bridges training capacity and consecutive performance.
| Exercise | Rest-Pause Structure | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| BW Dip — Rest-Pause U3 | 5 sets: (max + 15s + max + 15s + max) | BW | Three segments per set. Standard: 20 consecutive. Track total per rest-pause set — it should approach and pass 20. |
| DB Shoulder Press — Rest-Pause U5 | 4 sets: (max + 15s + max) | 30% BW ea · Standard | Standard load. Near-failure + 15s + max more. Standard: 12. Track total per rest-pause set. |
| Face Pull U6 | 5×12 | 50% BW · Standard | Flat sets. Standard load. Five consistent sets at graduation rep count. |
| Y-Raise + Pullover + Ext. Rotation U7 U8 U10 | 5×(12+12+12 ea) | Standard loads all | Three press standards chained. U7 10% BW, U8 60% BW, U10 10% BW. Five rounds. |
Week 3 integration trains all 20 standards in one session at graduation parameters. Four blocks — five standards each — three sets per standard. The Pro program's Week 3 trains what the Beginner program was building toward for 12 months.
| Block | Standards · 3 Sets Each | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLOCK A — Knee Chain | L1 (3×20) · L2 (3×2min ea) · L3 (3×5 ea) · L5 (3×15) · L6 (3×2min ea) | All at standard | Five knee chain standards. Three sets each at graduation parameters. 60s rest between standards. |
| BLOCK B — Pull / Hang | U1 (3×3min) · U2 (3×max, stop 2) · U3 (3×max) · U4 (3×max extension) · U9 (3×20) | All at standard | Five pull standards. Three sets each. Track U2 and U3 per-set counts carefully. |
| BLOCK C — Posterior Chain | L4 (3×70s) · L7 (3×20) · L8 (3×10 flat) · L9 (3×90s) · L10 (3×12) | All at standard | Five posterior standards. Three sets each. L8 flat-ground range every set. |
| BLOCK D — Press / Shoulder | U5 (3×12) · U6 (3×12) · U7 (3×12) · U8 (3×12) · U10 (3×12 ea) | All at standard | Five press standards. Three sets each at graduation load. |
Hold standards session — bar hang at 4 min × 5 sets, L-sit max × 6 sets, calf stretch at 2.5 min × 5 sets, couch stretch at 2.5 min × 5 sets, pigeon at 100s × 5 sets, Jefferson curl at 75s × 5 sets. After this session — test all hold standards. L2, L4, L6, L9, and U1 should pass.
| Standard | Hold Protocol | vs Standard | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Hang U1 | 5×4 min active | 200% of standard | U1: 2 min. Training at 4 min — double. After this session, test U1. Should pass. |
| L-Sit Max Extension U4 | 6×max · Full 3 min rest | Toward 30s | Six max holds with complete recovery. Track longest. U4 standard: 30s. |
| KOT Calf Stretch L2 | 5×2.5 min ea leg | 125% of standard | L2: 2 min. Training at 2.5 min. Test L2 after this session. Should pass. |
| Couch Stretch — Head to Wall L6 | 5×2.5 min ea leg | 125% of standard | L6: 2 min. Training at 2.5 min. Head to wall every set. Should pass after this. |
| Loaded Pigeon L9 | 5×100s ea side | 111% of standard | L9: 90s. Training at 100s. Should be passable now. |
| Loaded Jefferson Curl L4 | 5×75s loaded | 250% of standard | L4: 30s. Training at 75s loaded. Almost certainly passable now — test it. |
Month 1 knee chain peak — all six standards in giant sets, five complete rounds, every load at graduation benchmark. Highest standard-load knee chain volume of Phase 1. Five rounds × six standards = the most concentrated standard-load training the knee chain has ever received in one session.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIANT (5 rounds) — Split Squat L3 | 5×5 ea | 25% BW | Standard. Open every round. |
| GIANT — Tib Raises L1 | 5×20 | 25% BW | Standard. 2s pause at top. |
| GIANT — VMO Squat L5 | 5×20 | 60% BW | Standard. Full depth. Heels elevated. |
| GIANT — KOT Calf Stretch L2 | 5×2 min ea | BW | Standard duration. |
| GIANT — Couch Stretch L6 | 5×2 min ea | BW | Standard. Head to wall. Rest 3 min then repeat. |
| GIANT — Reverse Squat L7 | 5×20 | 50% BW | Standard. Full hip flex. Five complete rounds. |
The ladder at the graduation standard — pull-up ladder peaks at 15 reps (U2 standard). Dip ladder peaks at 20 reps (U3 standard). Bar hang ladder from 2 min to 5 min and back. If 15 consecutive pull-ups are achieved at the peak rung — U2 is passed. If 20 consecutive dips — U3 is passed. Mark immediately.
| Exercise | Ladder Structure | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| BW Pull-Up — Ladder to Standard U2 | 8, 10, 12, 15, 12, 10, 8 | BW | 7 sets. Peak at 15 — the U2 standard. If 15 consecutive at peak rung: U2 PASSED. Mark the board. |
| Weighted Pull-Up — Heavy Finisher | 4×5 | 28-30% BW added | Surplus load after the ladder. Builds strength above the standard so 15 BW feels controlled. |
| BW Dip — Ladder to Standard U3 | 12, 14, 16, 20, 16, 14, 12 | BW | 7 sets. Peak at 20 — the U3 standard. If 20 consecutive: U3 PASSED. Mark the board. |
| Bar Hang — Duration Ladder U1 | 2, 3, 4, 5, 4, 3, 2 min | BW | 7 hangs. Peak at 5 min — 250% of U1 standard. The 2-min hang feels like nothing now. |
| L-Sit + Gripper U4 U9 | 5×(max + 20 ea) | BW / 100lb | Five rounds. Track best L-sit. If 30s+: U4 PASSED. Mark board. |
First session where 10 flat-ground reps is the target per set. L8 standard: 10 consecutive flat-ground. Six training sets of 10. If all six hit 10 clean reps, the athlete demonstrates graduation-condition performance under volume. The assessment asks for it once — this session does it six times. Test L8 after this session if it hasn't been marked.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic Flat Ground — 10 Rep Target L8 | 6×10 flat ground | BW · Standard | Six sets of 10. L8 standard is 10 consecutive. If all 6 hit 10 clean: test in assessment conditions and mark board. |
| KB Deadlift — Peak Load | 5×6 | 70% BW KB | 70% BW — highest Phase 1 deadlift load. Full control. |
| Back Extension L10 | 6×12 | 25% BW · Standard | Six sets at graduation load. 72 total reps at the standard weight. |
| Jefferson Curl L4 | 5×80s loaded | Heavy plate | 80s — nearly 3× the L4 standard's 30s. Wrist well below toes. |
| Loaded Pigeon L9 | 5×100s ea side | Heavy KB | 100s — past the L9 standard. Five sets past it. |
Month 1 press peak — conjugate at standard load. Weighted dips at 20% BW then explosive max BW dips. Shoulder press at 30% BW then explosive band OHP. Four rotator cuff press standards (U6, U7, U8, U10) chained in a finisher block after the conjugate work. Highest total press volume at graduation parameters in Month 1.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONJ A1 — Weighted Dip | 5×6 | ~20% BW added | Surplus above U3. 30s → A2. |
| CONJ A2 — BW Dip Max U3 | 5×max consecutive | BW | Max BW dips after weighted work. Track toward 20. Mark board if 20+. |
| CONJ B1 — DB Shoulder Press U5 | 5×12 | 30% BW ea · Standard | Standard load and reps. 30s → B2. |
| CONJ B2 — Band OHP Fast | 5×15 | Light band · Explosive | Speed through the overhead range. Standard load potentiates. |
| Face Pull + Y-Raise + Pullover + Ext. Rotation U6 U7 U8 U10 | 4×(12+12+12+12 ea) | All at standard | Four standards chained. U6 50%, U7 10%, U8 60%, U10 10% BW. Four rounds at graduation load. |
Two complete rounds of all 20 standards at graduation parameters — done twice as training, not once as a test. Which standards feel controlled after Round 1? Which feel hard? That is Phase 2's priority list. Compare performance to Day 5's integration baseline.
| Standard | 2 Rounds · Graduation Load | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 10 Lower Body Standards | 2 rounds each at standard | All at graduation load | L1: 25%BW×20 · L2: 2min · L3: 25%BW×5ea · L4: 30s loaded wrist below · L5: 60%BW×20 · L6: 2min head to wall · L7: 50%BW×20 · L8: 10 flat · L9: 90s loaded · L10: 25%BW×12 |
| All 10 Upper Body Standards | 2 rounds each at standard | All at graduation load | U1: 3min hang · U2: max pull-up → toward 15 · U3: max dip → toward 20 · U4: max L-sit → 30s · U5: 30%BW×12 · U6: 50%BW×12 · U7: 10%BW×12 · U8: 60%BW×12 · U9: 100lb×20 · U10: 10%BW×12ea |
Month 1 max effort day — one all-out set on every strength standard. Compare every number against Day 6. The delta = 18 sessions of measurable Pro work. Standards crossed today in training conditions → likely passed in the Day 32 Assessment.
| Standard | Max Effort | Target | Day 24 vs Day 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| U2 — Pull-Up Max U2 | Ramp → 1×MAX | Standard: 15 | ___ (Day 6: ___). Mark board if 15+. |
| U3 — Dip Max U3 | Ramp → 1×MAX | Standard: 20 | ___ (Day 6: ___). Mark board if 20+. |
| L8 — Nordic Flat Max L8 | Ramp → 1×MAX flat | Standard: 10 | ___ (Day 6: ___). Mark board if 10+. |
| L5 — VMO 60% BW Max L5 | Ramp → 1×MAX at 60% BW | Standard: 20 | ___ (Day 6: ___). Mark board if 20+. |
| U4 — L-Sit Max U4 | 1×MAX | Standard: 30s | ___s (Day 6: ___s). Mark board if 30s+. |
| L3 — Split Squat Max L3 | 1×MAX at 25% BW | Standard: 5 ea | ___ ea (Day 6: ___). Mark board if 5+. |
| L7 — Reverse Squat Max L7 | 1×MAX at 50% BW | Standard: 20 | ___ (Day 6: ___). Mark board if 20+. |
Month 2 opens above the graduation benchmark. Split squat at 27-28% BW — 10% above L3's 25% BW. VMO squat at 65-66% BW — 10% above L5's 60% BW. Reverse squat at 55% BW — 10% above L7. The graduation assessment will feel like 91% effort compared to today.
| Exercise | Target | Load · Above Standard | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| KB Split Squat — 110% L3 | Accumulate 50 ea leg | ~27.5% BW · 110% | 10% above L3 standard. 50 total reps per leg. Stop 2 before failure. The graduation load will feel lighter. |
| Goblet VMO Squat — 110% L5 | Accumulate 80 reps | ~65% BW · 108% | 65% BW — above the L5 standard. 80 total quality reps. Standard load feels accessible after this. |
| Loaded Tib Raises L1 | 5×22 | ~27% BW · 108% | 22 reps at 108% load — past standard in both axes. |
| KOT Calf + Couch Stretch L2 L6 | 5×(2.5 min + 2.5 min ea) | BW · 125% both | 2.5 min — 30s past both hold standards per set. The standards feel short now. |
| Reverse Squat — 110% L7 | 5×22 | ~55% BW · 110% | 55% BW × 22 reps. L7 standard: 50% BW × 20. Training 10% heavier and 10% more reps. |
Month 2 surplus — weighted pull-up clusters at 30% BW added. An athlete producing 9 quality reps per cluster at 30% BW will produce 15+ consecutive at BW. That is the strength-to-standard relationship. After the surplus clusters — BW max sets that test how the surplus translates to the U2 standard's consecutive requirement.
| Exercise | Cluster Structure | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weighted Pull-Up — 30% BW Clusters | 5 clusters: (4+3+2) · 15s intra | 30% BW added | 9 reps per cluster at 30% BW surplus. 45 total heavy weighted pull-up reps across the session. |
| BW Pull-Up — Max After Surplus U2 | 4×max consecutive | BW | After surplus clusters — BW is elevated. Max consecutive per set. Track toward 15. Mark board if 15+. |
| Weighted Dip — Surplus Clusters | 5 clusters: (5+4+3) · 15s intra | 22% BW added | 12 reps per cluster at surplus load. Building well above the BW 20-rep standard. |
| BW Dip — Max After Surplus U3 | 4×max consecutive | BW | After surplus work — BW elevated. Max dips. Track toward 20. Mark board if 20+. |
| Bar Hang U1 | 5×4 min | BW | 4 minutes — double the standard. Five sets. |
| L-Sit + Gripper U4 U9 | 5×(max + 20 ea) | BW / 100lb | Five rounds. Track L-sit max per round toward 30s. |
Month 2 Nordic buffer — 12 consecutive reps per set rather than 10. L8 standard: 10. Training at 12 creates the buffer: the graduation asks for 10, training has built to 12 — it feels like 83% effort. Norwegian volume at 12 across 6 sets = 72 total flat-ground Nordic reps at 20% past the standard count.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic — 12 Reps · Norwegian Vol. L8 | 6×12 flat · RPE 7 | BW | 6 sets of 12 at flat-ground range. 20% past the standard rep count. RPE 7 — quality, not grinding. |
| KB Deadlift | 5×6 | 72% BW KB | 72% BW — one of the heaviest hinge loads in the program. Long spine throughout. |
| Back Extension — 14 Reps L10 | 5×14 | 28% BW · 112% | 14 reps at 112% of L10 standard load. 3s hold at top. |
| Jefferson Curl L4 | 5×80s loaded | Heavy plate | 80s. L4 standard: 30s. More than 2.5× the standard loaded. |
| Loaded Pigeon L9 | 5×105s ea side | Heavy KB | 105s — 15s past the L9 standard. Five loaded sets past it. |
Month 2 press surplus — shoulder press at 33% BW (110% of U5). Face pull at 55% BW (110% of U6). Pullover at 66% BW (110% of U8). Rest-pause at these surplus loads builds rep capacity well above the standard. When the graduation asks for 12 reps at 100%, the athlete has trained at 110%.
| Exercise | Structure | Load · Above Standard | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| BW Dip — Rest-Pause U3 | 5 sets: (max+15s+max+15s+max) | BW | Three segments per set. Total per set approaches 30+ in trained athlete. Track highest. |
| DB Shoulder Press — 110% RP U5 | 4 sets: (max+15s+max) | 33% BW ea · 110% | 110% of U5 standard load. Near-failure + 15s + max more. Graduation asks 12 at 100% — training at 110%. |
| Face Pull — 110% Load U6 | 5×12 | 55% BW · 110% | 55% BW. Five sets above the graduation load. |
| Pullover — 110% Load U8 | 5×12 | 66% BW · 110% | 66% BW. Five sets above graduation load. Full lat stretch. |
| Y-Raise + External Rotation U7 U10 | 5×(12+12 ea) | Standard loads | U7 and U10 maintained at standard — both very likely already passed. Still trained. |
Month 2 integration — all 20 standards trained above their graduation benchmarks, two complete rounds. Split squat at 27.5% BW. VMO at 65% BW. Shoulder press at 33% BW. Face pull at 55% BW. Every strength standard 8-10% above its benchmark. Two rounds at these parameters. The gap between this and the graduation standard is what makes the graduation feel like a peak training day.
| Standard | 2 Rounds · Above Standard | Load · Above Benchmark | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 10 Lower Body Standards | 2 rounds above standard | All at 108-125% standard | L1: 27%BW×22 · L2: 2.5min · L3: 27.5%BW×6ea · L4: 45s loaded · L5: 65%BW×22 · L6: 2.5min · L7: 55%BW×22 · L8: 12 flat reps · L9: 105s loaded · L10: 28%BW×14 |
| All 10 Upper Body Standards | 2 rounds above standard | All at 108-125% standard | U1: 4.5min hang · U2: max pull-up, target 18+ · U3: max dip, target 25+ · U4: max L-sit, target 40s · U5: 33%BW×12 · U6: 55%BW×12 · U7: standard · U8: 66%BW×12 · U9: 25 reps 100lb · U10: standard |
First full standard run simulation — all 20 standards in assessment-identical conditions. One attempt per standard. Maximum honest effort. Mark every passing standard on the board immediately. The standards not yet passed become Phase 2's explicit target list. The Phase 1 Assessment is Day 32 — two days away. This is the final rehearsal.
| Standard | Benchmark | Result Today | Board Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| L1 — Tib Raises | 25% BW × 20 | ___ reps | ☐ Pass / Not Yet |
| L2 — KOT Calf | 2 min each leg | ___ sec | ☐ Pass / Not Yet |
| L3 — 1NF1N1TY Split Squat | 25% BW × 5 ea | ___ ea | ☐ Pass / Not Yet |
| L4 — Jefferson Curl | Wrist below × 30s | ___ sec | ☐ Pass / Not Yet |
| L5 — VMO Squat | 60% BW × 20 | ___ reps | ☐ Pass / Not Yet |
| L6 — Couch Stretch | Head to wall × 2 min | ___ sec | ☐ Pass / Not Yet |
| L7 — Reverse Squat | 50% BW × 20 | ___ reps | ☐ Pass / Not Yet |
| L8 — Nordic Curl | Flat × 10 | ___ reps | ☐ Pass / Not Yet |
| L9 — Pigeon | 90s each side | ___ sec | ☐ Pass / Not Yet |
| L10 — Back Extension | 25% BW × 12 | ___ reps | ☐ Pass / Not Yet |
| U1 — Bar Hang | 2 minutes | ___ sec | ☐ Pass / Not Yet |
| U2 — Pull-Ups | 15 consecutive | ___ reps | ☐ Pass / Not Yet |
| U3 — Dips | 20 consecutive | ___ reps | ☐ Pass / Not Yet |
| U4 — L-Sit | 30s extension | ___ sec | ☐ Pass / Not Yet |
| U5 — Shoulder Press | 30% BW × 12 | ___ reps | ☐ Pass / Not Yet |
| U6 — Face Pull | 50% BW × 12 | ___ reps | ☐ Pass / Not Yet |
| U7 — Trap-3 Raise | 10% BW × 12 | ___ reps | ☐ Pass / Not Yet |
| U8 — Pullover | 60% BW × 12 | ___ reps | ☐ Pass / Not Yet |
| U9 — Grippers | 100lb × 20 ea | ___ reps | ☐ Pass / Not Yet |
| U10 — External Rotation | 10% BW × 12 ea | ___ reps | ☐ Pass / Not Yet |
The day before Phase 1 Assessment. Two easy sets of every standard at 50-60% of training load. BW split squat, light VMO, light tib raises, easy calf and couch stretches, a few quality pull-ups, a few quality dips, 3-minute bar hang, four easy Nordics at 80% range, light shoulder press, hold standards at standard duration. Every pattern activated. Nothing near failure. Tomorrow it performs.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| BW Split Squat + VMO Squat | 2×5 ea / 2×15 | BW | Easy quality. Patterns primed. |
| BW Pull-Up + BW Dip | 2×(max minus 5) each | BW | Stop 5 before failure. Easy activation. |
| Bar Hang | 2×3 min | BW | Easy active hangs. Primed not loaded. |
| Nordic | 2×5 · 80% range | BW | Not flat ground. Easy activation. Save the full range for tomorrow. |
| All hold standards | 2×standard duration each | BW | Calf stretch, couch stretch, pigeon, L-sit, Jefferson curl — two easy holds at standard duration. |
| Light press circuit | 2×10 each | 50% training load | Shoulder press, face pull, Y-raise, pullover, external rotation. Two light sets each. |
Phase 1 Assessment. Two months of Pro training. 31 sessions of standard-load and above-standard work. Hold standards pass today: L2, L4, L6, L9, U1 — trained past benchmarks from Day 1. U7, U10, and U9 pass today. L10 back extension passes today. Beyond that — L8 Nordic, U2 pull-up, U3 dip, L5 VMO, U4 L-sit — these show where Phase 2 focuses. Mark every passing standard on the board. Each is earned. None are given.
| Standard | Benchmark | Phase 1 Result | Mark Board |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOWER BODY · L1-L10 | |||
| L1 — Tib Raises | 25% BW × 20 | ___ reps | ☐ Mark if passed |
| L2 — KOT Calf Stretch | 2 min each leg | ___ sec | ☐ Expected pass |
| L3 — 1NF1N1TY Split Squat | 25% BW × 5 ea | ___ reps ea | ☐ Mark if passed |
| L4 — Jefferson Curl | Wrist below × 30s | ___ sec | ☐ Expected pass |
| L5 — VMO Squat | 60% BW × 20 | ___ reps | ☐ Mark if passed |
| L6 — Couch Stretch | Head to wall × 2 min | ___ sec | ☐ Expected pass |
| L7 — Reverse Squat | 50% BW × 20 | ___ reps | ☐ Mark if passed |
| L8 — Nordic Curl | Flat ground × 10 | ___ reps | ☐ Mark if passed |
| L9 — Pigeon Stretch | Shoulder to knee × 90s | ___ sec | ☐ Expected pass |
| L10 — Back Extension | 25% BW × 12 | ___ reps | ☐ Expected pass |
| UPPER BODY · U1-U10 | |||
| U1 — Bar Hang | 2 minutes | ___ sec | ☐ Expected pass |
| U2 — Pull-Ups | 15 consecutive | ___ reps | ☐ Mark if passed |
| U3 — Dips | 20 consecutive | ___ reps | ☐ Mark if passed |
| U4 — L-Sit | 30s full extension | ___ sec | ☐ Mark if passed |
| U5 — Shoulder Press | 30% BW × 12 | ___ reps | ☐ Mark if passed |
| U6 — Face Pull | 50% BW × 12 | ___ reps | ☐ Expected pass |
| U7 — Trap-3 Raise | 10% BW × 12 | ___ reps | ☐ Expected pass |
| U8 — Crossbench Pullover | 60% BW × 12 | ___ reps | ☐ Mark if passed |
| U9 — Grippers | 100lb × 20 ea | ___ reps | ☐ Expected pass |
| U10 — External Rotation | 10% BW × 12 ea | ___ reps | ☐ Expected pass |
Phase 2 opens at 115% of every standard's benchmark. Split squat at 28.75% BW. VMO at 69% BW. Reverse squat at 57.5% BW. Norwegian volume: 6 sets per movement at RPE 6. The graduation asks for 100% of these loads — training at 115% makes that feel like 87% effort.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| KB Split Squat — 115% L3 | 6×5 ea · RPE 6 | ~28.75% BW · 115% | RPE 6 = 4 reps left. 6 quality sets above the L3 graduation benchmark. |
| Goblet VMO Squat — 115% L5 | 6×20 · RPE 6 | ~69% BW · 115% | 15% above L5 at the standard rep count. RPE 6 throughout. |
| Loaded Tib Raises L1 | 5×22 | ~27% BW · 108% | 22 reps at 108% load. Past the standard on both axes. |
| KOT Calf + Couch Stretch L2 L6 | 5×(2.5 min + 2.5 min ea) | BW · 125% both | 2.5 min — 30s past both hold standards per set. |
| Reverse Squat — 115% L7 | 5×22 | ~57.5% BW · 115% | 115% load, 110% rep count. |
Phase 2 pull targets — 18 consecutive BW pull-ups and 25 consecutive BW dips. U2 standard: 15. U3 standard: 20. Training 20% past both. If any set produces 15+ consecutive pull-ups: U2 passes. If 20+ consecutive dips: U3 passes. Mark the board immediately and keep training.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| BW Pull-Up — Density Block 12 min U2 | Target: 18+ per set | BW | U2 standard: 15. Target 18. Max quality sets. If 15+: U2 PASSED — mark the board NOW. |
| Weighted Pull-Up — Surplus | 4×7 | 30% BW added | Surplus after density. 7 reps at 30% BW. |
| BW Dip — Density Block 12 min U3 | Target: 25+ per set | BW | U3 standard: 20. Target 25. If 20+: U3 PASSED — mark the board NOW. |
| Bar Hang U1 | 5×5 min | BW | 5-min hangs. 250% of standard. Five sets. |
| L-Sit — Target 40s U4 | 6×max · 2 min rest | BW | Target 40s holds. Standard: 30s. If 30s+: U4 PASSED. Mark board. |
| Gripper U9 | 5×25 ea | 100lb | 25 reps — 25% past the 20-rep standard. |
Phase 2 Nordic buffer — 15 consecutive flat-ground reps per set. L8 standard: 10. Training at 150% of the standard rep count. Six sets of 15 = 90 total quality Nordic reps. When the graduation asks for 10, the athlete trained for 15. The standard is 67% of the training target.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic Flat Ground — 15 Reps L8 | 6×15 consecutive flat | BW | 15 per set. L8 standard: 10. 90 total quality reps at the standard's exact range. |
| KB Deadlift — 75% BW | 5×5 | 75% BW KB | 75% BW — highest deadlift in Phase 2. Full control. |
| Back Extension — 14 Reps L10 | 5×14 | 28% BW · 112% | 14 reps at 112% of L10 standard. 3s hold at extension top. |
| Jefferson Curl — 85s L4 | 5×85s loaded | Heavy plate | 85s — nearly 3× the L4 standard's 30s. |
| Loaded Pigeon L9 | 5×105s ea side | Heavy KB | 105s — 15s past the L9 standard. Five loaded sets. |
120% of every press standard — shoulder press at 36% BW, face pull at 60% BW, pullover at 72% BW. Cluster format at these loads. The graduation asks for 100% — training at 120% makes that feel like 83% effort.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| BW Dip — High Volume U3 | Accumulate 80 quality reps | BW | 80 total BW dips. Stop each set well before failure. |
| DB Shoulder Press — 120% Clusters U5 | 5 clusters: (5+4+3) · 15s intra | 36% BW ea · 120% | 12 reps per cluster at 120% of U5 standard load. |
| Face Pull — 120% U6 | 5×12 | 60% BW · 120% | 60% BW — 120% of U6 standard. Five sets above graduation load. |
| Pullover — 120% U8 | 5×12 | 72% BW · 120% | 72% BW — 120% of U8 standard. Full lat stretch. |
| Y-Raise + External Rotation U7 U10 | 5×(12+12 ea) | Standard loads | Maintained at standard. Both likely already passed. Still trained. |
First session in the entire three-tier program where all 20 standards are trained above their graduation benchmarks simultaneously. Every load 10-20% above standard. Every rep count 10-20% past standard. Two complete rounds. This is what makes the graduation feel like a peak training day.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 10 Lower Body Standards | 2 rounds · all above standard | 108-125% of each standard | L1: 27%×22 · L2: 2.5min · L3: 28.75%×6ea · L4: 45s loaded · L5: 69%×22 · L6: 2.5min · L7: 57.5%×22 · L8: 12 flat · L9: 105s · L10: 28%×14 |
| All 10 Upper Body Standards | 2 rounds · all above standard | 108-125% of each standard | U1: 4.5min · U2: max target 18+ · U3: max target 25+ · U4: max target 40s · U5: 36%×12 · U6: 60%×12 · U7: std · U8: 72%×12 · U9: 25 reps · U10: std |
Phase 2 Intensity Day — maximum effort on each unearned strength standard. If the pull-up max is 13, the target is 15. If the VMO at 60% BW is 17, the target is 20. Every standard passed today gets marked on the board immediately. Phase 2 Week 1 may unlock the hardest standards.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| U2 — Pull-Up Max U2 | Full warm-up → 1×MAX | BW | ___ consecutive. If 15+: U2 PASSED. Mark board NOW. |
| U3 — Dip Max U3 | Warm-up → 1×MAX | BW | ___ consecutive. If 20+: U3 PASSED. Mark board NOW. |
| L8 — Nordic Flat Max L8 | Ramp → 1×MAX flat | BW | ___ flat. If 10+: L8 PASSED. Mark board NOW. |
| L5 — VMO 60% BW Max L5 | Ramp → 1×MAX at 60% BW | 60% BW | ___ reps. If 20+: L5 PASSED. Mark board NOW. |
| U4 — L-Sit Max U4 | 1×MAX full extension | BW | ___s. If 30s+: U4 PASSED. Mark board NOW. |
| L3 — Split Squat 25% BW Max L3 | 1×MAX at 25% BW | 25% BW | ___ ea. If 5+: L3 PASSED. Mark board NOW. |
| L7 — Reverse Squat 50% BW Max L7 | 1×MAX at 50% BW | 50% BW | ___. If 20+: L7 PASSED. Mark board NOW. |
Overcoming isometrics at 115% of standard load — hold the bottom of the split squat against the floor for 6 seconds at 28.75% BW, then immediately 5 dynamic reps. The isometric at above-standard load produces the highest neural activation in the program.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO + DYN — Split Squat L3 | 5×(6s bottom ISO + 5 reps ea) | ~28.75% BW | 6s max isometric at bottom, then 5 explosive reps. Above-standard load throughout. |
| ISO + DYN — VMO Squat L5 | 5×(6s bottom ISO + 15 reps) | ~69% BW | 6s VMO isometric at bottom, then 15 reps at 115% of L5 standard. |
| ISO + DYN — Tib Raise L1 | 5×(3s top ISO + 22 reps) | ~27% BW | Hold contracted 3s then 22 reps — above standard on both load and count. |
| KOT Calf + Couch Stretch L2 L6 | 4×(2.5 min + 2.5 min ea) | BW · 125% both | Past both hold standards. |
| Reverse Squat — 115% L7 | 5×22 | ~57.5% BW | 115% load, past standard count. |
Weighted pull-ups waving to 35% BW at the peak — the highest weighted pull-up load in the three-tier program. An athlete producing quality reps at 35% BW will find 15 BW reps genuinely comfortable. After the wave — BW max sets. If 15+ consecutive BW pull-ups occur: U2 is passed.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weighted Pull-Up — Wave to 35% BW | 25%×5 / 30%×4 / 35%×3 / 30%×4 / 25%×5 | % of BW added | 5 sets. 35% BW at peak — program ceiling weighted pull. 3 quality reps. Dead hang start. |
| BW Pull-Up — Max Post-Wave U2 | 4×max consecutive | BW | After the heavy wave — BW transformed. If 15+: U2 PASSED. Mark board. |
| Weighted Dip — Wave | 15%×max / 20%×max / 25%×max / 20%×max / 15%×max | % of BW added | 5 sets waving dip load. Max quality reps per rung. |
| BW Dip — Max After Wave U3 | 4×max consecutive | BW | After weighted wave — BW elevated. If 20+: U3 PASSED. Mark board. |
| Bar Hang U1 | 5×5 min | BW | 5-minute hangs. 250% of standard. |
| L-Sit + Gripper U4 U9 | 5×(max + 25 ea) | BW / 100lb | L-sit max toward 30s. Gripper at 25 reps. |
Phase 2 posterior conjugate — heavy KB deadlift at 75% BW paired with explosive KB swing. Nordic conjugate: 15-rep flat-ground sets paired with explosive hip hinge. 85s Jefferson curl. 105s pigeon. The most demanding single posterior session in the Pro program.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONJ A1 — KB Deadlift 75% BW | 5×5 | 75% BW KB | Phase 2 peak deadlift. Full hip extension. 30s → A2. |
| CONJ A2 — KB Swing Explosive | 5×12 | Heavy KB | Maximum explosive hip hinge after the heavy deadlift. |
| CONJ B1 — Nordic Flat 15 Reps L8 | 5×15 | BW · Flat ground | 15 consecutive flat-ground reps — 50% past the standard. 30s → B2. |
| CONJ B2 — Broad Jump | 5×5 | BW | Maximum distance jump. Posterior power after Nordic eccentric overload. |
| Back Extension Standard L10 | 5×12 | 25% BW · Standard | Standard. Whether passed or not — L10 trained every session. |
| Jefferson Curl L4 | 5×85s loaded | Heavy plate | 85s. L4 standard: 30s. Program ceiling on the curl hold. |
| Loaded Pigeon L9 | 5×105s ea side | Heavy KB | 105s — past the standard. Five loaded sets. |
RPE-governed press at 120% target — the athlete selects the weight that places each standard at approximately 120% of the graduation benchmark at RPE 8. Auto-regulation ensures the right intensity regardless of daily readiness.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| BW Dip — RPE 8 Max U3 | 5×max at RPE 8 | BW | Max dips at RPE 8 (2 reps left). Track per-set count toward 20 standard. |
| DB Shoulder Press — 120% RPE U5 | 5×12 | RPE 8 · ~36% BW ea | Select load where 12 reps = RPE 8. Record. Compare to previous sessions. |
| Face Pull — 120% RPE U6 | 5×12 | RPE 8 · ~60% BW | Select load where 12 reps = RPE 8. Record. |
| Pullover — 120% RPE U8 | 5×12 | RPE 8 · ~72% BW | 12 reps at RPE 8 above graduation load. Record. |
| Y-Raise + External Rotation U7 U10 | 5×(12+12 ea) | Standard loads | Both likely passed — still trained every session. |
All 20 standards at 120% of every graduation benchmark — two complete rounds. The highest integrated load in the program. Split squat at 30% BW. VMO at 72% BW. Shoulder press at 36% BW. Nordic at 12 reps. Every standard 20% above its benchmark. Two rounds feels like the graduation at 83% effort.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 10 Lower Body Standards | 2 rounds · 120% above | All at 120% | L1: 27%×22 · L2: 2.5min · L3: 30%×6ea · L4: 45s · L5: 72%×22 · L6: 2.5min · L7: 60%×22 · L8: 12 flat · L9: 105s · L10: 28%×14 |
| All 10 Upper Body Standards | 2 rounds · 120% above | All at 120% | U1: 5min · U2: max target 18+ · U3: max target 25+ · U4: max target 40s · U5: 36%×12 · U6: 60%×12 · U7: std · U8: 72%×12 · U9: 25 reps · U10: std |
Phase 2 first full standard test run — all 20 in assessment conditions. One attempt per standard. Maximum honest effort. Every pass marked on the board immediately. Compare against Day 32. The delta shows Phase 2's measurable trajectory.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 20 Standards — One Attempt Each | Assessment conditions | Graduation load | L1-L10 then U1-U10. Mark every standard passed on the board above. Record today's result vs Day 32. |
L5 VMO squat priority — rest-pause sets targeting 25 reps at 65% BW. L5 standard: 20 consecutive at 60% BW. Training at 25 reps at 65% BW creates a buffer in load (108%) and rep count (125%). If any set achieves 20+ consecutive at 60% BW: L5 passes.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| VMO Squat — 25 Rep Rest-Pause Priority L5 | 5 sets: (15+5s+8+5s+5) | 65% BW · 108% | 25 reps per rest-pause set at 65% BW. If 20+ consecutive at 60% BW: L5 PASSED. |
| KB Split Squat — 115% L3 | 5×5 ea | 28.75% BW | 115% of L3 standard. |
| Loaded Tib Raises L1 | 5×20 | 25% BW · Standard | Standard load and rep count. |
| KOT Calf + Couch Stretch L2 L6 | 4×(2.5 min + 2.5 min ea) | BW · 125% | Past both hold standards. |
| Reverse Squat — 115% L7 | 5×22 | ~57.5% BW | 115% of L7. |
U2 and U3 priority — targeting 20 consecutive BW pull-ups and 25 consecutive BW dips. Standards are 15 and 20. If 20 consecutive pull-ups achieved: U2 is well and truly passed. If 25 consecutive dips: U3 is well and truly passed. Mark the board and keep training.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| BW Pull-Up — 20 Rep Target Priority U2 | 5 sets · Target 20 per set | BW | U2 standard: 15. Target 20. Five max quality sets. Mark board if any set hits 15+. |
| Weighted Pull-Up — Surplus Block | 4×8 | 28% BW added | Heavy surplus after the priority volume. 8 reps at 28% BW. |
| BW Dip — 25 Rep Target Priority U3 | 5 sets · Target 25 per set | BW | U3 standard: 20. Target 25. Five max quality sets. Mark board if any set hits 20+. |
| Bar Hang U1 | 5×5 min | BW | 5-min hangs. 250% of standard. |
| L-Sit — Extended Max Holds U4 | 6×max · 2 min rest | BW | Six max holds. If 30s+: U4 PASSED. Mark board. |
| Gripper U9 | 5×25 ea | 100lb | 25 reps at standard load. |
L8 priority — straight sets of 15 consecutive flat-ground Nordics, no intra-set rest, no assistance. The graduation asks for 10 consecutive. Training at 15 straight is 50% past the standard's demand. Six sets of 15 = 90 total reps. If 10+ quality flat-ground reps can be achieved in a test: L8 passes.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic Flat Ground — Straight Set 15 L8 | 6×15 straight consecutive | BW | No intra-set rest. 15 per set. L8 standard: 10. 90 total reps at exact standard range. |
| KB Deadlift — Heavy | 5×6 | 75% BW KB | 75% BW. Full control. |
| Back Extension Standard L10 | 6×12 | 25% BW · Standard | Six sets at graduation load. |
| Jefferson Curl L4 | 5×85s loaded | Heavy plate | 85s. 3× the L4 standard. |
| Loaded Pigeon L9 | 5×105s ea | Heavy KB | 105s. Five loaded sets past standard. |
U4 L-sit priority — accumulated max holds targeting 30s after the press work. U4 standard: 30s full extension. Full press session first, then six dedicated L-sit max holds with complete recovery between each. The press fatigue actually challenges the L-sit differently than a fresh attempt.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| BW Dip + DB Shoulder Press + Face Pull U3 U5 U6 | 3 rounds each at 120% | 120% loads throughout | Straight through all press standards at 120%. Then move to L-sit priority block. |
| L-Sit — 6 Max Hold Priority Block U4 | 6×MAX · 3 min full rest | BW | Six max L-sit holds with complete 3-min recovery between. Track longest. Standard: 30s. If 30s+: U4 PASSED. |
| Y-Raise + Pullover + External Rotation U7 U8 U10 | 4×(12+12+12 ea) | Standard loads | Three press standards chained after L-sit priority block. |
Gap standard integration — look at the standards board above. Whatever standards are not yet marked drive today's session. Spend concentrated training sets on each unearned standard, then maintenance volume on all passed standards. This is the Pro program adapting to individual progression in real time.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unearned standards — Priority volume | 3-4 sets each · High effort | Above standard in all cases | Identify every unearned standard from the board. Spend 3-4 concentrated sets on each at above-standard training loads. |
| All passed standards — Maintenance volume | 2 sets each · Standard load | Standard loads | Every passed standard stays trained. 2 maintenance sets at graduation load. |
| Box Breathing integration | 10 rounds 4-4-4-4 | Close with 10 rounds of box breathing, then 10 min Stillness. What remains on the board? That is the Phase 2 target for the next two weeks. |
Standard Test Run 2 — all 20 in assessment conditions. One attempt each. Compare to Days 32 and 44. Three data points now visible: Day 6 baseline, Day 32 Phase 1 Assessment, Day 44 Test Run 1, Day 50 Test Run 2. The trajectory is measurable. Mark every new pass on the board.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 20 Standards — One Attempt Each | Assessment conditions | Graduation load | L1-L10 then U1-U10. Record vs Days 32 and 44. Mark every standard passed on the board above. |
Month 4 knee chain peak — all six standards at 120% of their graduation benchmarks in five giant set rounds. Split squat at 30% BW. VMO at 72% BW. Tib raise at 27% BW for 22 reps. Reverse squat at 60% BW for 22 reps. Holds past standard duration. The highest knee chain training load in the program.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIANT (5 rounds) — Split Squat L3 | 5×6 ea | 30% BW · 120% | 120% of L3 standard. Six reps — one past standard count. |
| GIANT — VMO Squat L5 | 5×22 | 72% BW · 120% | 120% load, 110% rep count. |
| GIANT — Tib Raises L1 | 5×22 | 27% BW · 108% | 22 reps at 108% load. |
| GIANT — KOT Calf + Couch L2 L6 | 5×(2.5 min + 2.5 min ea) | BW · 125% | Past both standards each round. |
| GIANT — Reverse Squat L7 | 5×22 | 60% BW · 120% | 120% of L7 standard. 22 reps. Five complete rounds. |
Month 4 pull volume peak — accumulate 80 total BW pull-up reps and 100 total BW dip reps across the session at RPE 6-7. This is the highest single-session pull volume in the Pro program. After accumulation — one max consecutive pull-up set to track U2 progress.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| BW Pull-Up — 80 Total Accumulated U2 | Accumulate 80 reps · RPE 6-7 | BW | 80 total quality pull-up reps. Stop each set at RPE 6-7. Highest single-session pull volume. |
| BW Dip — 100 Total Accumulated U3 | Accumulate 100 reps · RPE 6-7 | BW | 100 total quality dip reps. Stop each set at RPE 6-7. Highest single-session dip volume. |
| BW Pull-Up — Max Consecutive Test U2 | 1×MAX after volume | BW | After accumulation — one max consecutive set. Track toward 15. Mark board if 15+. |
| Bar Hang U1 | 5×5 min | BW | 5-min hangs. 250% of standard. |
| L-Sit + Gripper U4 U9 | 5×(max + 25 ea) | BW / 100lb | Five rounds. L-sit max toward 30s. Gripper above standard count. |
Month 4 posterior ceiling — KB deadlift waving to 78% BW at the peak (the highest deadlift load in the entire program), paired with six sets of 15 flat-ground Nordics. 85s Jefferson curl. 110s pigeon. The most demanding single posterior session in the three-tier program.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic Flat Ground — 15 Reps L8 | 6×15 flat · RPE 7 | BW | 6 sets of 15 consecutive flat-ground reps. 90 total. 50% past the standard count. |
| KB Deadlift — Wave to 78% BW | 70%×5 / 75%×4 / 78%×3 / 74%×4 / 70%×5 | % of BW KB | 5 sets. 78% BW at the peak — program ceiling deadlift. Full hip extension every rep. |
| Back Extension — 120% L10 | 5×14 | 28% BW · 112% | 14 reps at 112% of L10 standard. 3s hold at top. |
| Jefferson Curl L4 | 5×85s loaded | Heavy plate | 85s. L4 standard: 30s. Well past standard. |
| Loaded Pigeon L9 | 5×110s ea side | Heavy KB | 110s — past the L9 standard. Five loaded sets. |
Month 4 press peak — all six press standards at 120% in five complete giant set rounds. Dips accumulating past 80 total. Shoulder press at 36% BW. Face pull at 60% BW. Y-raise and external rotation at standard. Pullover at 72% BW. The highest total press volume at above-standard loads in the program.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIANT (5 rounds) — BW Dip U3 | 5×max · Stop 3 short | BW | Open every round. Track per-round count toward 20 standard. |
| GIANT — Shoulder Press U5 | 5×12 | 36% BW · 120% | 120% of U5 standard load. |
| GIANT — Face Pull U6 | 5×12 | 60% BW · 120% | 120% of U6. High elbow. |
| GIANT — Y-Raise U7 | 5×12 | Standard | Standard load. Maintained. |
| GIANT — Pullover U8 | 5×12 | 72% BW · 120% | 120% of U8. Full lat stretch. |
| GIANT — External Rotation U10 | 5×12 ea | Standard | Armor to close every round. Rest 2 min. Repeat. |
Month 4 integration peak — two complete rounds of all 20 standards at 120% of every graduation benchmark. Every standard in every group trained 20% above its graduation load. This is the ceiling training session of Phase 2 — the final preparation before the Month 4 test runs that lead to the Mid-Pro Assessment.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 20 Standards · Round 1 | All 20 at 120% graduation load | 120% above standard | Complete all 20 in order: L1-L10, then U1-U10. Every standard 20% above graduation benchmark. |
| All 20 Standards · Round 2 | All 20 at 120% graduation load | 120% above standard | Second complete round. Track any standards where the second round exceeds the first — that is the buffer in action. |
Standard Test Run 3 — all 20 in assessment conditions. Compare to Days 32, 44, and 50. Three-point trajectory on every gap standard is now fully visible. Which standards are progressing toward graduation? Which need Phase 3's direct targeting? Mark every new pass on the board immediately.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 20 Standards — One Attempt Each | Assessment conditions | Graduation load | L1-L10 then U1-U10. Record vs Days 32, 44, 50. Mark every standard passed on the board above. |
Month 4 ceiling knee chain conjugate — split squat at 30% BW then explosive jump split squat. VMO squat at 72% BW then reactive drop squat. The highest conjugate load in the Pro program. After this session the knee chain has been trained at 120% of standard load in a conjugate format — the surplus above the graduation standard is at its maximum.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONJ A1 — Split Squat 120% L3 | 5×6 ea | 30% BW · 120% | 120% of L3 standard. 30s → A2. |
| CONJ A2 — Jump Split Squat | 5×5 ea | BW · Explosive | Maximum height after 120% load. Express the potentiation. |
| CONJ B1 — VMO Squat 120% L5 | 5×18 | 72% BW · 120% | 18 reps at 120% of L5 load. 30s → B2. |
| CONJ B2 — Drop Squat | 5×8 | BW · Reactive | Reactive VMO after 120% load. |
| Tib Raises + Reverse Squat L1 L7 | 5×(22+22) | 108-120% loads | Both above standard load and rep count. Five paired rounds. |
Month 4 pull ceiling — targeting 22 consecutive BW pull-ups and 28 consecutive BW dips in any set. If 15+ consecutive pull-ups in any set: U2 is passed. If 20+ consecutive dips: U3 is passed. Density format with max quality sets driving toward the above-standard rep targets.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| BW Pull-Up — Target 22 U2 | Target 22 per set | BW | If any set reaches 15+: U2 PASSED. Mark board. |
| Weighted Pull-Up — Surplus | 4×8 | 30% BW added | Surplus after the density volume. |
| BW Dip — Target 28 U3 | Target 28 per set | BW | If any set reaches 20+: U3 PASSED. Mark board. |
| Bar Hang U1 | 5×5.5 min | BW | 5.5-min hangs. 275% of standard. |
| L-Sit Max Priority U4 | 6×max · 3 min rest | BW | Six max holds. If 30s+: U4 PASSED. |
| Gripper U9 | 5×25 ea | 100lb | Above standard count. |
Month 4 posterior ceiling — cluster Nordics at 15 reps per cluster with short intra-set rest, paired with deadlift clusters at 78% BW. 90s Jefferson curl. 110s pigeon. The most intense posterior training in the Phase 2 cycle. After this session, the posterior chain has the highest buffer above the graduation standards in the program.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic Cluster — 15 Reps L8 | 5 clusters: (7+5+3) flat · 12s intra | BW | 15 reps per cluster at flat-ground range. 75 total reps in cluster format. |
| KB Deadlift Clusters — 78% BW | 5 clusters: (3+2+2) · 12s intra | 78% BW KB | 7 reps per cluster at program ceiling load. |
| Back Extension L10 | 5×14 | 28% BW · 112% | 14 reps above L10 standard. |
| Jefferson Curl L4 | 5×90s loaded | Heavy plate | 90s — 3× the L4 standard. Program ceiling. |
| Loaded Pigeon L9 | 5×110s ea | Heavy KB | 110s. Five loaded sets past standard. |
Month 4 press ceiling — accumulated 90 total BW dip reps and 70 total shoulder press reps at 120% of standard (36% BW) across the session. After accumulation — one max consecutive dip set to track U3 standard progress. Face pull, pullover, and external rotation all at 120%.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| BW Dip — 90 Total Accumulated U3 | Accumulate 90 quality reps | BW | 90 total BW dips. Stop each set at RPE 7. Highest dip volume in the program. |
| DB Shoulder Press — 70 Total at 120% U5 | Accumulate 70 reps at 36% BW | 36% BW · 120% | 70 total reps at 120% of U5 standard load. |
| BW Dip — Max Consecutive Test U3 | 1×MAX after volume | BW | After accumulation — max consecutive dip set. If 20+: U3 PASSED. |
| Face Pull + Pullover + External Rotation U6 U8 U10 | 4×(12+12+12 ea) | 120% loads | Three press standards at 120% after the accumulation work. |
Pre-Assessment integration — all 20 standards at graduation conditions (exact graduation load and rep/duration requirements), two complete rounds. No above-standard loads. Pure graduation simulation to calibrate performance before the Day 64 Mid-Pro Assessment. Which standards feel solid? Which still feel hard? That reveals Day 64's expected outcome.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 20 Standards · Round 1 | All 20 at exact graduation load | Standard loads | Complete all 20 at graduation conditions. Note which feel controlled vs hard. |
| All 20 Standards · Round 2 | All 20 at exact graduation load | Standard loads | Second complete round at graduation conditions. The body is the most prepared it has ever been for these standards. |
Two days before the Mid-Pro Assessment. Light activation across all 20 patterns at 50% of training load. BW for all strength movements. Standard duration holds. Nothing near failure. The body needs priming, not training. Let it rest. Let it recover. Day 64 is the performance.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| All knee chain movements | 2×(half reps each) | BW | BW only. Easy quality. Primed not loaded. |
| Pull-Up + Dip + Bar Hang | 2×(max minus 6) each | BW | Stop 6 before failure. Easy activation only. |
| Nordic + Back Extension | 2×5 · Easy range | BW | Easy activation. Not flat ground. Save the range for Day 64. |
| All hold standards | 2×standard duration | BW | Standard duration. Easy. Every pattern activated once. |
| Light press circuit | 2×8 each | 50% training load | Shoulder press, face pull, Y-raise, pullover, external rotation. Two light sets each. |
The day before the Mid-Pro Assessment. One easy, quality set of each of the key standards: BW pull-ups (half of max), BW dips (half of max), 5 flat-ground Nordics, 3-min bar hang, 15-second L-sit, VMO squat at 50% BW, split squat BW, shoulder press at 50% standard load. All hold standards at standard duration. One easy set each. Then rest.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| BW Pull-Up + BW Dip | 1×(half of max each) | BW | Easy quality. Stop at half of max. Patterns primed. |
| Bar Hang | 1×3 min | BW | Active hang. Relaxed grip. Easy. |
| Nordic — Easy | 1×5 · 80% range | BW | Easy flat-range Nordics. Not max range. Activated. |
| L-Sit | 1×15-20s | BW | Easy hold. Not max effort. Just primed. |
| All hold standards | 1×standard duration each | BW | One hold at standard duration for every hold standard. |
| Light press circuit | 1×8 each | 50% standard load | One easy set of every press standard at 50% load. |
The Mid-Pro Assessment. Four months of Pro training. 63 sessions of standard-load and above-standard work. The expected outcome: 13-16 standards fully passed, Index at 65-80%. Every standard that passes today is marked on the board — permanently. The standards still not passed become Phase 3's direct targets. Phase 3 closes every remaining gap. The graduation is Day 96. That is 32 sessions away.
| Standard | Benchmark | Mid-Pro Result | Mark Board |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOWER BODY · L1-L10 | |||
| L1 — Tib Raises | 25% BW × 20 | ___ reps | ☐ Mark if passed |
| L2 — KOT Calf Stretch | 2 min each leg | ___ sec | ☐ Mark if passed |
| L3 — 1NF1N1TY Split Squat | 25% BW × 5 ea | ___ reps ea | ☐ Mark if passed |
| L4 — Jefferson Curl | Wrist below × 30s | ___ sec | ☐ Mark if passed |
| L5 — VMO Squat | 60% BW × 20 | ___ reps | ☐ Mark if passed |
| L6 — Couch Stretch | Head to wall × 2 min | ___ sec | ☐ Mark if passed |
| L7 — Reverse Squat | 50% BW × 20 | ___ reps | ☐ Mark if passed |
| L8 — Nordic Curl | Flat ground × 10 | ___ reps | ☐ Mark if passed |
| L9 — Pigeon Stretch | Shoulder to knee × 90s | ___ sec | ☐ Mark if passed |
| L10 — Back Extension | 25% BW × 12 | ___ reps | ☐ Mark if passed |
| UPPER BODY · U1-U10 | |||
| U1 — Bar Hang | 2 minutes | ___ sec | ☐ Mark if passed |
| U2 — Pull-Ups | 15 consecutive | ___ reps | ☐ Mark if passed |
| U3 — Dips | 20 consecutive | ___ reps | ☐ Mark if passed |
| U4 — L-Sit | 30s full extension | ___ sec | ☐ Mark if passed |
| U5 — Shoulder Press | 30% BW × 12 | ___ reps | ☐ Mark if passed |
| U6 — Face Pull | 50% BW × 12 | ___ reps | ☐ Mark if passed |
| U7 — Trap-3 Raise | 10% BW × 12 | ___ reps | ☐ Mark if passed |
| U8 — Crossbench Pullover | 60% BW × 12 | ___ reps | ☐ Mark if passed |
| U9 — Grippers | 100lb × 20 ea | ___ reps | ☐ Mark if passed |
| U10 — External Rotation | 10% BW × 12 ea | ___ reps | ☐ Mark if passed |
| Day | Focus | Format | Min | Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEEKS 17-22 — MONTHS 5-6 · GRADUATION PUSH · TARGETED GAP WORK · DELOAD | ||||
| 65 | Knee Chain — Phase 3 Entry 120%+ | Accumulation | 88 | L1 L2 L3 L5 L6 L7 |
| 66 | Pull / Hang — Phase 3 Entry | Conjugate | 88 | U1 U2 U3 U4 U9 |
| 67 | Posterior Chain — Phase 3 Entry | Peak Volume | 90 | L4 L8 L9 L10 |
| 68 | Press / Shoulder — Phase 3 Entry | Giant Set | 88 | U3 U5 U6 U7 U8 U10 |
| 69 | Integration — All 20 at Phase 3 Peak | Giant Set | 90 | All 20 above standard |
| 70 | Intensity — Standard Test Run 4 | Test Run | 88 | All 20 standards |
| 71 | Knee Chain — Direct Gap Work | Priority Block | 88 | L1 L2 L3 L5 L6 L7 |
| 72 | Pull / Hang — Pull Standard Assault | Max Effort | 88 | U2 U3 U4 priority |
| 73 | Posterior Chain — Nordic Final Push | Norwegian Vol. | 90 | L8 priority |
| 74 | Press / Shoulder — L-Sit Final Assault | Iso Priority | 88 | U4 priority |
| 75 | Integration — Phase 3 Gap Focus | Targeted | 92 | All gaps from board |
| 76 | Intensity — Standard Test Run 5 | Test Run | 88 | All 20 standards |
| 77 | Knee Chain — Graduation Buffer Peak | Peak Volume | 88 | L1 L2 L3 L5 L6 L7 |
| 78 | Pull / Hang — Pull Buffer Peak | Peak Volume | 88 | U1 U2 U3 U4 U9 |
| 79 | Posterior Chain — Nordic Peak | Peak Volume | 90 | L4 L8 L9 L10 |
| 80 | Press / Shoulder — Peak Surplus | Peak Volume | 88 | U3 U5 U6 U7 U8 U10 |
| 81 | Integration — Graduation Push Peak | Full Circuit | 92 | All 20 · Peak load |
| 82 | Intensity — Graduation Dress Rehearsal | Dress Rehearsal | 90 | All 20 standards |
| 83 | Knee Chain — Graduation Prep | Standard Vol. | 85 | L1 L2 L3 L5 L6 L7 |
| 84 | Pull / Hang — Graduation Prep | Standard Vol. | 85 | U1 U2 U3 U4 U9 |
| 85 | Posterior Chain — Graduation Prep | Standard Vol. | 85 | L4 L8 L9 L10 |
| 86 | Press / Shoulder — Graduation Prep | Standard Vol. | 85 | U3 U5 U6 U7 U8 U10 |
| 87 | Integration — Final Graduation Simulation | Full Circuit | 88 | All 20 · Graduation load |
| 88 | Intensity — Final Standard Test Before Deload | Final Test Run | 85 | All 20 standards |
| 89 | Deload Day 1 — Active Recovery | Deload | 50 | All groups · very light |
| 90 | Deload Day 2 — Active Recovery | Deload | 45 | Hold standards + mobility |
| 91 | Graduation Primer — Knee Chain | Primer | 40 | L1 L2 L3 L5 · BW only |
| 92 | Graduation Primer — Pull / Hang | Primer | 40 | U1 U2 U3 U4 · Light |
| 93 | Graduation Primer — Posterior | Primer | 40 | L4 L8 L9 L10 · Light |
| 94 | Graduation Primer — Press | Primer | 40 | U3 U5 U6 · Light |
| 95 | Graduation Eve — All Standards Light | Primer | 35 | All 20 · BW or 50% load |
| WEEK 24 — GRADUATION EVE + DAY 96 · 1NF1N1TY GRADUATION | ||||
| 96 | 1NF1N1TY GRADUATION ASSESSMENT | GRADUATION | 90+ | All 20 Standards · Earn the Title |
Follow the session parameters as described. Track all results. Mark any standard passed on the board above.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session work as specified | Per protocol | Beyond standard | Execute every exercise at the prescribed load and rep parameters. Mark any standards earned on the board above. Box Breathing to close — 5 rounds 4-4-4-4, then 5 min Stillness. |
Follow the session parameters as described. Track all results. Mark any standard passed on the board above.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session work as specified | Per protocol | Beyond standard | Execute every exercise at the prescribed load and rep parameters. Mark any standards earned on the board above. Box Breathing to close — 5 rounds 4-4-4-4, then 5 min Stillness. |
Follow the session parameters as described. Track all results. Mark any standard passed on the board above.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session work as specified | Per protocol | Beyond standard | Execute every exercise at the prescribed load and rep parameters. Mark any standards earned on the board above. Box Breathing to close — 5 rounds 4-4-4-4, then 5 min Stillness. |
Follow the session parameters as described. Track all results. Mark any standard passed on the board above.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session work as specified | Per protocol | Beyond standard | Execute every exercise at the prescribed load and rep parameters. Mark any standards earned on the board above. Box Breathing to close — 5 rounds 4-4-4-4, then 5 min Stillness. |
Follow the session parameters as described. Track all results. Mark any standard passed on the board above.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session work as specified | Per protocol | Beyond standard | Execute every exercise at the prescribed load and rep parameters. Mark any standards earned on the board above. Box Breathing to close — 5 rounds 4-4-4-4, then 5 min Stillness. |
Follow the session parameters as described. Track all results. Mark any standard passed on the board above.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session work as specified | Per protocol | Execute every exercise at the prescribed load and rep parameters. Mark any standards earned on the board above. Box Breathing to close — 5 rounds 4-4-4-4, then 5 min Stillness. |
Follow the session parameters as described. Track all results. Mark any standard passed on the board above.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session work as specified | Per protocol | Beyond standard | Execute every exercise at the prescribed load and rep parameters. Mark any standards earned on the board above. Box Breathing to close — 5 rounds 4-4-4-4, then 5 min Stillness. |
Follow the session parameters as described. Track all results. Mark any standard passed on the board above.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session work as specified | Per protocol | Beyond standard | Execute every exercise at the prescribed load and rep parameters. Mark any standards earned on the board above. Box Breathing to close — 5 rounds 4-4-4-4, then 5 min Stillness. |
Follow the session parameters as described. Track all results. Mark any standard passed on the board above.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session work as specified | Per protocol | Beyond standard | Execute every exercise at the prescribed load and rep parameters. Mark any standards earned on the board above. Box Breathing to close — 5 rounds 4-4-4-4, then 5 min Stillness. |
Follow the session parameters as described. Track all results. Mark any standard passed on the board above.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session work as specified | Per protocol | Beyond standard | Execute every exercise at the prescribed load and rep parameters. Mark any standards earned on the board above. Box Breathing to close — 5 rounds 4-4-4-4, then 5 min Stillness. |
Follow the session parameters as described. Track all results. Mark any standard passed on the board above.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session work as specified | Per protocol | Beyond standard | Execute every exercise at the prescribed load and rep parameters. Mark any standards earned on the board above. Box Breathing to close — 5 rounds 4-4-4-4, then 5 min Stillness. |
Follow the session parameters as described. Track all results. Mark any standard passed on the board above.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session work as specified | Per protocol | Execute every exercise at the prescribed load and rep parameters. Mark any standards earned on the board above. Box Breathing to close — 5 rounds 4-4-4-4, then 5 min Stillness. |
Follow the session parameters as described. Track all results. Mark any standard passed on the board above.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session work as specified | Per protocol | Peak load | Execute every exercise at the prescribed load and rep parameters. Mark any standards earned on the board above. Box Breathing to close — 5 rounds 4-4-4-4, then 5 min Stillness. |
Follow the session parameters as described. Track all results. Mark any standard passed on the board above.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session work as specified | Per protocol | Peak load | Execute every exercise at the prescribed load and rep parameters. Mark any standards earned on the board above. Box Breathing to close — 5 rounds 4-4-4-4, then 5 min Stillness. |
Follow the session parameters as described. Track all results. Mark any standard passed on the board above.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session work as specified | Per protocol | Peak load | Execute every exercise at the prescribed load and rep parameters. Mark any standards earned on the board above. Box Breathing to close — 5 rounds 4-4-4-4, then 5 min Stillness. |
Follow the session parameters as described. Track all results. Mark any standard passed on the board above.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session work as specified | Per protocol | Peak load | Execute every exercise at the prescribed load and rep parameters. Mark any standards earned on the board above. Box Breathing to close — 5 rounds 4-4-4-4, then 5 min Stillness. |
Follow the session parameters as described. Track all results. Mark any standard passed on the board above.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session work as specified | Per protocol | Peak load | Execute every exercise at the prescribed load and rep parameters. Mark any standards earned on the board above. Box Breathing to close — 5 rounds 4-4-4-4, then 5 min Stillness. |
Follow the session parameters as described. Track all results. Mark any standard passed on the board above.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session work as specified | Per protocol | Execute every exercise at the prescribed load and rep parameters. Mark any standards earned on the board above. Box Breathing to close — 5 rounds 4-4-4-4, then 5 min Stillness. |
Follow the session parameters as described. Track all results. Mark any standard passed on the board above.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session work as specified | Per protocol | Standard load | Execute every exercise at the prescribed load and rep parameters. Mark any standards earned on the board above. Box Breathing to close — 5 rounds 4-4-4-4, then 5 min Stillness. |
Follow the session parameters as described. Track all results. Mark any standard passed on the board above.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session work as specified | Per protocol | Standard load | Execute every exercise at the prescribed load and rep parameters. Mark any standards earned on the board above. Box Breathing to close — 5 rounds 4-4-4-4, then 5 min Stillness. |
Follow the session parameters as described. Track all results. Mark any standard passed on the board above.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session work as specified | Per protocol | Standard load | Execute every exercise at the prescribed load and rep parameters. Mark any standards earned on the board above. Box Breathing to close — 5 rounds 4-4-4-4, then 5 min Stillness. |
Follow the session parameters as described. Track all results. Mark any standard passed on the board above.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session work as specified | Per protocol | Standard load | Execute every exercise at the prescribed load and rep parameters. Mark any standards earned on the board above. Box Breathing to close — 5 rounds 4-4-4-4, then 5 min Stillness. |
Follow the session parameters as described. Track all results. Mark any standard passed on the board above.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session work as specified | Per protocol | Standard load | Execute every exercise at the prescribed load and rep parameters. Mark any standards earned on the board above. Box Breathing to close — 5 rounds 4-4-4-4, then 5 min Stillness. |
Follow the session parameters as described. Track all results. Mark any standard passed on the board above.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session work as specified | Per protocol | Execute every exercise at the prescribed load and rep parameters. Mark any standards earned on the board above. Box Breathing to close — 5 rounds 4-4-4-4, then 5 min Stillness. |
Follow the session parameters as described. Track all results. Mark any standard passed on the board above.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session work as specified | Per protocol | Light load | Execute every exercise at the prescribed load and rep parameters. Mark any standards earned on the board above. Box Breathing to close — 5 rounds 4-4-4-4, then 5 min Stillness. |
Follow the session parameters as described. Track all results. Mark any standard passed on the board above.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session work as specified | Per protocol | Light load | Execute every exercise at the prescribed load and rep parameters. Mark any standards earned on the board above. Box Breathing to close — 5 rounds 4-4-4-4, then 5 min Stillness. |
Follow the session parameters as described. Track all results. Mark any standard passed on the board above.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session work as specified | Per protocol | BW only | Execute every exercise at the prescribed load and rep parameters. Mark any standards earned on the board above. Box Breathing to close — 5 rounds 4-4-4-4, then 5 min Stillness. |
Follow the session parameters as described. Track all results. Mark any standard passed on the board above.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session work as specified | Per protocol | BW only | Execute every exercise at the prescribed load and rep parameters. Mark any standards earned on the board above. Box Breathing to close — 5 rounds 4-4-4-4, then 5 min Stillness. |
Follow the session parameters as described. Track all results. Mark any standard passed on the board above.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session work as specified | Per protocol | Light load | Execute every exercise at the prescribed load and rep parameters. Mark any standards earned on the board above. Box Breathing to close — 5 rounds 4-4-4-4, then 5 min Stillness. |
Follow the session parameters as described. Track all results. Mark any standard passed on the board above.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session work as specified | Per protocol | Light load | Execute every exercise at the prescribed load and rep parameters. Mark any standards earned on the board above. Box Breathing to close — 5 rounds 4-4-4-4, then 5 min Stillness. |
Follow the session parameters as described. Track all results. Mark any standard passed on the board above.
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Load | Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session work as specified | Per protocol | 50% load | Execute every exercise at the prescribed load and rep parameters. Mark any standards earned on the board above. Box Breathing to close — 5 rounds 4-4-4-4, then 5 min Stillness. |
Day 96. Six months of the Pro program. 95 sessions. The graduation benchmark loads have been the training loads since Day 1. The buffers above them have been built across three phases. Everything done since the Beginner program's first session was done for this day. Today: one attempt on each of the 20 1NF1N1TY Standards. In order. L1 through L10, then U1 through U10. Maximum honest effort on each. Every standard that passes is marked on the board above in real time. When all 20 are marked, the 1NF1N1TY Graduate Card appears. The title is earned.
| Standard | Benchmark | Graduation Attempt | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOWER BODY — L1 THROUGH L10 | |||
| L1 — Tib Raises | 25% BW × 20 reps | One attempt. Maximum quality. No counting before 15. | ___ ☐ PASSED |
| L2 — KOT Calf Stretch | 2 min each leg | Set timer. Enter position. Hold without breaking. Breathe. | ___s ☐ PASSED |
| L3 — 1NF1N1TY Split Squat | 25% BW × 5 ea leg | Standard load. Second heel touches floor every rep. Five controlled reps. | ___ ea ☐ PASSED |
| L4 — Jefferson Curl | Wrist below toes × 30s loaded | Load the bar. Wrist clears the toes. Hold 30 quality seconds. | ___s ☐ PASSED |
| L5 — VMO Squat | 60% BW × 20 reps | Standard load. Full depth every rep. Count only clean reps. | ___ ☐ PASSED |
| L6 — Couch Stretch | Head to wall × 2 min each leg | Head makes contact with the wall. Set timer. Hold. | ___s ☐ PASSED |
| L7 — Reverse Squat | 50% BW × 20 reps | Standard load. Full hip flexion range. 20 quality reps. | ___ ☐ PASSED |
| L8 — Nordic Curl | Flat ground × 10 consecutive | Flat ground. Feet anchored. 10 consecutive controlled reps. No assistance. | ___ ☐ PASSED |
| L9 — Pigeon Stretch | Shoulder to knee × 90s each side | Shoulder makes contact with the knee. Set timer. 90 quality seconds each side. | ___s ☐ PASSED |
| L10 — Back Extension | 25% BW × 12 reps | Standard load. Full ROM — nose toward floor, complete extension, 3s hold at top. 12 reps. | ___ ☐ PASSED |
| UPPER BODY — U1 THROUGH U10 | |||
| U1 — Bar Hang | 2 minutes continuous | Active hang. Scapular depression. Set timer. 2 full minutes without releasing. | ___s ☐ PASSED |
| U2 — Pull-Ups | 15 consecutive | Dead hang start. Full range — chin clears bar, arms lock at bottom. 15 consecutive. | ___ ☐ PASSED |
| U3 — Dips | 20 consecutive | Full depth — upper arm below parallel. Arms lock at top. 20 consecutive. | ___ ☐ PASSED |
| U4 — L-Sit | 30s full extension | Legs fully extended. No bend. Press through the floor. 30 continuous seconds. | ___s ☐ PASSED |
| U5 — Shoulder Press | 30% BW × 12 reps | Standard load. Full overhead lockout every rep. 12 consecutive. | ___ ☐ PASSED |
| U6 — Face Pull | 50% BW × 12 reps | Standard load. High elbow, full external rotation at end range. 12 consecutive. | ___ ☐ PASSED |
| U7 — Trap-3 Raise | 10% BW × 12 reps | Standard load. 1s hold at the top. Full lower trap activation. 12 consecutive. | ___ ☐ PASSED |
| U8 — Crossbench Pullover | 60% BW × 12 reps | Standard load. Full lat stretch — arm back past the head. Ribs down. 12 consecutive. | ___ ☐ PASSED |
| U9 — Grippers | 100lb × 20 reps each hand | Standard load. 20 consecutive each hand. Full close every rep. | ___ ☐ PASSED |
| U10 — External Rotation | 10% BW × 12 reps each side | Standard load. Full rotation range. 12 consecutive each side. Controlled. | ___ ☐ PASSED |
Mark every standard below as it passes during Day 96. When all 20 are checked, the 1NF1N1TY Graduate Card appears. This is the graduation ceremony. Each standard is read aloud, the result is stated, the mark is made. No standard is skipped. No standard is rounded.