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Bryan Hawk

Natural Freak

Raw athletic talent few fighters have ever matched. Hawk's program channels natural gifts into structured power — heavy lifts, explosive movements, and the kind of strength that looks effortless.

10 Weeks 5 days/week Advanced Explosive Power & Speed
Bryan Hawk
Bryan Hawk Training Program

Training Progression

At A Glance

Weekly Schedule

MON
Day 1
Upper Strength & Power
TUE
Day 2
Lower Strength & Endurance
WED
Day 3
Explosiveness & Core
THU
Rest
FRI
Day 4
Agility & Speed
SAT
Day 5
Full Body Conditioning
SUN
Rest
5 Training Days 35–50 Min / Session
Equipment
Agility Ladder Barbell Barbell or Dumbbell Bodyweight Box Dumbbells or Farmer Handles Jump Rope Track or Open Space
The Complete Plan

Training Plan

Every phase, every session, every exercise — expand a day to see the full prescription.

Phase 1 · Weeks 1–5 Advanced

WBA Champion

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Building the base — controlled loads, full recovery (target RIR 3).

5 Workouts In This Phase
Upper Strength & Power
Monday · 45 min · 3 exercises
Bench Press
4 × 6 · 120s restRIR 3
Barbell Row
4 × 8 · 90s restRIR 3
Overhead Press
3 × 8 · 90s restRIR 3
Open Full Session
Lower Strength & Endurance
Tuesday · 40 min · 2 exercises
Barbell Back Squat
4 × 8 · 120s restRIR 3
Broad Jump
3 × 6 · 90s rest
Open Full Session
Explosiveness & Core
Wednesday · 35 min · 3 exercises
Depth Jump
Advanced substitute once landing mechanics are solid
3 × 5 · 90s rest
Burpee
3 × 12 · 60s restRIR 3
Plank
3 × 45s · 45s rest
Open Full Session
Agility & Speed
Friday · 35 min · 2 exercises
Agility Ladder Drills
4 × 25s · 60s rest
Sprint Intervals
4 × 20s · 90s rest
Open Full Session
Full Body Conditioning
Saturday · 35 min · 3 exercises
Farmer Carry
3 × 40s · 75s rest
Jump Rope
Continuous
1 × 600s
Burpee
3 × 12 · 60s restRIR 3
Open Full Session
Phase 2 · Weeks 6–10 Advanced

Undefeated Record

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Heavier loads, denser conditioning. Target RIR 2.

5 Workouts In This Phase
Upper Strength & Power
Monday · 50 min · 3 exercises
Bench Press
5 × 5 · 150s restRIR 2
Barbell Row
5 × 6 · 120s restRIR 2
Overhead Press
4 × 6 · 120s restRIR 2
Open Full Session
Lower Strength & Endurance
Tuesday · 45 min · 2 exercises
Barbell Back Squat
5 × 6 · 150s restRIR 2
Broad Jump
4 × 6 · 75s rest
Open Full Session
Explosiveness & Core
Wednesday · 40 min · 3 exercises
Depth Jump
4 × 5 · 90s rest
Burpee
4 × 15 · 45s restRIR 2
Plank
4 × 60s · 30s rest
Open Full Session
Agility & Speed
Friday · 40 min · 2 exercises
Agility Ladder Drills
5 × 30s · 45s rest
Sprint Intervals
6 × 20s · 75s rest
Open Full Session
Full Body Conditioning
Saturday · 40 min · 3 exercises
Farmer Carry
4 × 45s · 60s rest
Jump Rope
Continuous
1 × 720s
Burpee
4 × 15 · 45s restRIR 2
Open Full Session
Program Overview

Why This Program Works

Philosophy

Upper Strength & Power, Lower Strength & Endurance, Explosiveness & Core, Agility & Speed, and Full Body Conditioning.

Physique Goal

Aggressive, powerful, and relentless.

Performance Goal

Real maximal strength, genuine explosive power, and high work capacity.

How Progression Works

Barbell lifts progress by load. Conditioning and explosive work progress by density.

Training Philosophy

How Bryan Hawk Trains

Hawk trains with relentless aggression — heavy barbell strength, real explosive power, and brutal conditioning. Five sessions built for someone who simply overwhelms.