Lucas Bennettcheck_circle
Strength Coach
Beginner 4-Week Microcycle: A Low-Friction Base Plan
Editorial Dataset • 2026-02-03
Three sessions per week, simple progression, and clear quality controls.
Week 1: pattern quality
Focus on movement quality, not volume. Run five exercises with two sets each and keep two to three reps in reserve.
Weeks 2-3: controlled progression
Add a third set to key movements and increase total time under tension by around ten to fifteen percent.
Week 4: consolidation
Keep volume stable but reduce intensity around ten percent. This keeps momentum while lowering fatigue before the next cycle.
Key takeaways
- check_circleWeek 1: pattern quality: Focus on movement quality, not volume. Run five exercises with two sets each and keep two to three reps in reserve.
- check_circleWeeks 2-3: controlled progression: Add a third set to key movements and increase total time under tension by around ten to fifteen percent.
- check_circleWeek 4: consolidation: Keep volume stable but reduce intensity around ten percent. This keeps momentum while lowering fatigue before the next cycle.
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Marcus Vane2h ago
Great breakdown. The progression logic is easy to apply in a real weekly routine.
Elena Petrova1h ago
The fatigue control checkpoints are especially useful for remote workers.