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Krillin

Turtle School

The strongest human on Earth don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Krillin's program is accessible, technique-focused, and built on the Turtle School fundamentals that Roshi has refined for decades.

8 Weeks 4 days/week Beginner Calisthenics
Krillin
Krillin Training Program

Training Progression

At A Glance

Weekly Schedule

MON
Day 1
Upper Body
TUE
Rest
WED
Day 2
Core & Cardio
THU
Rest
FRI
Day 3
Lower Body
SAT
Day 4
Full Body & Discipline
SUN
Rest
4 Training Days 30–35 Min / Session
Equipment
Bar or Rings Bench Bodyweight Bodyweight or Dumbbell Parallel Bars Pull-up Bar Resistance Band 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 1–4 Beginner

The four fundamental patterns at an honest beginner entry point (target RIR 3).

4 Workouts In This Phase
Upper Body
Monday · 30 min · 4 exercises
Feet-Elevated Push-Up
3 × 8 · 75s restRIR 3
Inverted Row
3 × 10 · 75s restRIR 3
Assisted Pull-Up
3 × 6 · 90s restRIR 3
Dip
3 × 8 · 75s restRIR 3
Open Full Session
Core & Cardio
Wednesday · 30 min · 4 exercises
Sprint Intervals
3 × 20s · 90s rest
Mountain Climber
3 × 20s · 45s rest
Hollow Hold
3 × 20s · 45s rest
Chin-Up
3 × 5 · 90s restRIR 3
Open Full Session
Lower Body
Friday · 30 min · 4 exercises
Squat
3 × 12 · 75s restRIR 3
Reverse Lunge
3 × 8 each side · 75s restRIR 3
Glute Bridge
3 × 15 · 60s restRIR 3
Broad Jump
3 × 5 · 90s rest
Open Full Session
Full Body & Discipline
Saturday · 30 min · 4 exercises
Squat
3 × 10 · 75s restRIR 3
Push-Up
3 × 8 · 75s restRIR 3
Horse Stance Hold
3 × 30s · 60s rest
Sprint Intervals
3 × 20s · 90s rest
Open Full Session
Phase 2 · Weeks 5–8 Intermediate

Destructo Disc

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Harder variants unlock, volume rises. Target RIR 2.

4 Workouts In This Phase
Upper Body
Monday · 35 min · 4 exercises
Push-Up
3 × 10 · 75s restRIR 2
Inverted Row
4 × 12 · 60s restRIR 2
Chin-Up
3 × 6 · 90s restRIR 2
Dip
4 × 10 · 60s restRIR 2
Open Full Session
Core & Cardio
Wednesday · 35 min · 4 exercises
Sprint Intervals
4 × 20s · 75s rest
Mountain Climber
4 × 25s · 45s rest
Hollow Hold
4 × 30s · 30s rest
Chin-Up
4 × 8 · 75s restRIR 2
Open Full Session
Lower Body
Friday · 35 min · 4 exercises
Squat
4 × 15 · 60s restRIR 2
Pistol Squat
Assisted reps are a legitimate substitution
3 × 3 each side · 120s restRIR 23-1-1
Glute Bridge
4 × 18 · 45s restRIR 2
Broad Jump
4 × 5 · 75s rest
Open Full Session
Full Body & Discipline
Saturday · 35 min · 4 exercises
Squat
4 × 12 · 60s restRIR 2
Push-Up
4 × 12 · 60s restRIR 2
Horse Stance Hold
4 × 45s · 60s rest
Sprint Intervals
4 × 20s · 75s rest
Open Full Session
Program Overview

Why This Program Works

Philosophy

Upper Body, Core & Cardio, Lower Body, and a Full Body & Discipline day.

Physique Goal

Lean, capable, and hard-working — the look of consistent effort, not natural size.

Performance Goal

Real bodyweight strength fundamentals and genuine conditioning, built through discipline over time.

How Progression Works

Rep progression within each phase, then a harder variant in phase two (assisted pull-up to pull-up, squat to pistol squat).

Training Philosophy

How Krillin Trains

Krillin makes up for a natural disadvantage through pure discipline and hard work — the honest translation is a genuine beginner-to-intermediate program built on real fundamentals, not a shortcut. Every session is earned through consistent effort, not natural talent.