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Intermediate Power Foundation Thursday

Legs & Power

Squat-anchored leg strength plus a real explosive-power carry.

50 min Legs Full Body Barbell Dumbbell Bench Dumbbells or Farmer Handles
The Work

Exercise Breakdown

1

Barbell Back Squat

Legs · Barbell
4
Sets
8
Reps
150s
Rest
3
RIR

Bar racked across the upper back, squat down until the thighs are at least parallel to the floor, then stand.

2

Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift

Legs · Dumbbell
3
Sets
10
Reps
120s
Rest
3
RIR

Hinge at the hips with dumbbells in hand, lowering them along the legs until a stretch is felt in the hamstrings, then return to standing.

3

Bulgarian Split Squat

Legs · Bench
3
Sets
10 each side
Reps
90s
Rest
3
RIR

Rear foot elevated on a bench, lower the front knee until the rear knee nearly touches the floor.

4

Farmer Carry

Full Body · Dumbbells or Farmer Handles
3
Sets
40s
Reps
90s
Rest

Carry a heavy weight in each hand for distance or time, keeping posture tall and braced.

Heavy carry — the safe, real alternative to Power Cleans for building total-body power

This program is a structured, real-world training plan built for genuine progression — not tied to a specific fictional character. Results depend on genetics, consistency, nutrition, and recovery, and typically take months, not weeks. Scale every exercise to your own level.