[Week 1 | Deload Week - Benchmark Block] Strength (UB) - 4th Aug [AU/NZ]

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Week 0 | Deload Week | Benchmark Block
Here’s what’s in store for Tuesday 4th August – Strength (Upper Body) [AU/NZ]

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⚡️The Lowdown (TL;DR)

• First progression of Strength
• Upper body focused session
• Familiarisation and technique focus
• Work in pairs
• Three sets at every exercise
• 2 minutes 10 seconds per set
• Focus on movement quality, positioning, and finding the right load
• Goal: Build strong upper body foundations for the new Strength block. 💪

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📘Session Intel:
Tuesday brings the first progression of Strength with an upper body focus, kicking off the new block with a familiarisation session designed to establish strong movement patterns, quality technique, and confidence under load.

Working in pairs, you will move through controlled working sets that allow plenty of time to complete the prescribed reps, support your partner, and refine each lift before the heavier progressions arrive later in the block.

Today is not about chasing maximum loads. The priority is learning the movements, finding the right weight, and building a strong foundation for future upper body strength.

What to Expect

• First progression of Strength
• Upper body focused session
• Familiarisation and technique focus
• Work in pairs
• Three sets at every exercise
• Strong emphasis on movement quality, positioning, and lifting confidence

How the Session Works

1️⃣ Work in pairs on the same exercise
2️⃣ Complete three sets at each exercise
3️⃣ Each set is 2 minutes 10 seconds
4️⃣ One partner completes the prescribed reps
5️⃣ The other partner rests, spots, or supports
6️⃣ Swap until both partners complete their rep target
7️⃣ Use any remaining time as rest

The longer working sets give you time to focus on clean technique, controlled reps, and choosing an appropriate load for each exercise.

Your Focus Today

• Prioritise quality movement over heavier loads
• Learn the correct setup for every lift
• Maintain strong positioning through each rep
• Support and communicate with your partner
• Use controlled tempo and consistent technique

The Gold of the Session

You should walk out feeling

• More confident with the new Strength block
• Improved upper body movement quality
• Better understanding of your starting loads
• Stronger technique and lifting foundations
• Ready to progress your upper body strength

This session is all about learning the movements, refining your technique, and building strong foundations for the block ahead.

Move with control, lift with purpose, and start the Strength block strong. 💪

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Hope this will give you an early preview of what is to come in Tuesday's class.

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⚠️ Spoiler: Click to reveal PXI target

!PXI TBC!<

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Drop your PXI after tomorrow’s session 👇

And share how it went: the wins, struggles, anything in between, even the dislikes or fails. Also feel free to add what you would focus on next time or what you think you could improve.