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Barbell Basics – December

Posted 5th December 2024 by Josh Schouten

Welcome to November’s Barbell Basics program! We have some great momentum going into the last quarter of the year. Continuing from last month, Days 1 and 2 will focus on full-body workouts, while Day 3 will target glute gains—especially beneficial for those who love running, cycling, or spend too much time sitting at a desk. On the flip side, for those looking to supplement their bigger lifts in the squat and deadlift, this class is for you!

Monday (pm) / Wednesday (am)

Monday (pm) – Wednesday (am)

A: Barbell Back Squat 4 x 10,8,6,12

A2: KB Swing 4 x 12-15


B: Eccentric Chin Up 4 x 8-12

Option 1: 15 seconds x 1-2 reps

Option 2: 10 seconds x 2-4 reps

Option 3: 5 seconds x 3-5 reps

B2: Push Up x 4 x 12-15


C: Heels Elevated Goblet Squat 4 x 20,15,10,20

C2: Bike x 10-15 @ 100%


D: BB Bicep Curl 1 x 50

Wednesday (pm) / Saturday (am)

A: Front Foot Elevated Split Squat 4 x 10ea

A2: Side plank 4 x 30sec ea


B: Deadlift 4 x 10,8,6,12

B2: Bench Press 4 x 10,8,6,12


C: Face Pull 3 x 15

C2: Banded Pull a part 3 x 20-30


D: Weighted Sit up 3 x 20

Friday (am)

Booty building for those looking to strengthen their lower back or simply stretch the jeans.

A: Barbell Hip Thrust 5 x 10,8,6,6, 20

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B: Heavy AF Bulgarian Split Squat 4 x 8-10

B2: 45* Hyper Extension 4 x 12-16 ea

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C: Db Walking Lunges 3 x 24-30 Steps

C2: Deficit Kb Deadlift 3x 15-20 reps


D: Weight Sit Up 2 x 15

D: Banded Crunch 2 x 15

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