Kindred Training — Phase 4 of 6
The Kindred Training team
kindred training Phase 4 of 6 · Weeks 10–12

the strength
shows up.

The fourth phase of our current 20-week program. This is where the work from the last nine weeks starts to pay off in real, tangible ways.

3week block
4strength days
2conditioning & mobility days
TL;DR
this phase in 30 seconds.
  • Phase 4 of 6. We're in the fourth of six phases across this 20-week program. The strength peak.
  • The heaviest, most focused block so far. Top sets get real, technique stays clean.
  • Two of the six sessions are conditioning-mobility. Built for recovery, not exhaustion. Great for deloads, returning from a break, or busy weeks.
  • Every load is scaled to the individual. What "heavy" means for you is what "heavy" means for your program.
  • New here? Your first four weeks always look different regardless of where the gym is in the program. You're not behind.
Where We Are

the strength shows up.

Nine weeks ago we started this program by rebuilding a base. Then we pushed. Then we found real strength. Phase 4 is where all of that comes together into refined, expressed strength. Heavier top sets. Cleaner technique under load. Honest efforts, calibrated by feel.

same program. next phase. exactly as planned.

Nothing has changed about how we program. This is phase 4 of 6 in the current 20-week macro, doing exactly the job it's meant to do.

New Here?

you start where you are.

If you're new to Kindred, or coming back after time away, your first four weeks look different no matter where the rest of the gym is in the program. We call it your Foundation Block. It's not a lesser version of the program. It's the version designed for you, right now.

01
find your baseline
No expectations, no comparisons. We figure out where your strength and movement are right now. That's your starting line.
02
movement first
Quality over load, every single session. We get the patterns clean before we ask anything heavy of them.
03
build confidence
The bar should feel like yours. We coach you through the movements until they stop feeling foreign and start feeling familiar.
04
build the routine
Showing up beats everything else. We help you find a rhythm that fits your week, so training becomes a habit, not a battle.

After your four weeks, you'll roll into whichever block the gym is on, with the foundation to actually get the most out of it.

Where This Phase Sits

phase 4 of 6.

Each phase within the 20-week program has a specific job. Phase 4 is where the work from the first nine weeks pays off, and the setup for the final peaking phases gets locked in.

01PHASE 1
build the base
Complete. Density work rebuilt capacity and got reps in the bank.
Weeks 1–3 · Complete
02PHASE 2
push the effort
Complete. Heavier loads, multi-set structures, working closer to your limit.
Weeks 4–6 · Complete
03PHASE 3
find the strength
Complete. Real intent on top sets, closer to true maximums.
Weeks 7–9 · Complete
04PHASE 4
You are here
refine & express
The strength peak. Heavier top sets, cleaner technique under load, and refined effort that carries you toward the final peak.
Weeks 10–12 · Refined Strength
05PHASE 5
peak — part 1
The first peaking phase. Heavy doubles and triples, near-max efforts.
Weeks 13–16 · Peaking
06PHASE 6
final peak
The grand finale. True maximal efforts and the heaviest loads of the program.
Weeks 17–20 · PR Territory
What Makes This Phase Different

four things you'll notice.

Same structure, same week, same coaches. But the way sets are programmed shifts to bring your strength up a level. Here's what changes.

heavier top sets
One top set per main lift, taken to a challenging but controlled place. Not a max attempt, not a grind. A clean, honest lift.
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tighter giant sets
After the top set, we add controlled volume with short mini-sets. Small reps, quality maintained, technique holds up under fatigue.
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softer effort on accessories
Accessory work is deliberately controlled. Enough stimulus to build, not so much you're wrecked. Sustainability over sensation.
paused & pinned variations
Small pauses and pinned positions build strength through your weak points. Not harder for the sake of it. Harder where it counts.
Days 3 & 7 · Conditioning & Mobility

the sessions that keep you in the game.

Not every session is meant to push you to your limit. Two of the six days each week are built differently. Movement-focused strength work paired with conditioning and mobility.

These sessions have lower neurological demand. Meaning they don't tax your nervous system the way a heavy squat day does. You leave feeling worked but not wrecked, mobilised and moving well.

Perfect for →
Deload weeks When the program (or your body) calls for a lower-intensity week to consolidate gains.
Returning after time off Rebuild movement, capacity, and confidence without diving straight back into heavy loads.
Rehabbing an injury A guided way back into training that keeps you moving without aggravating what you're working through.
Fatigue accumulation When life is busy, sleep is short, or you've hit a stretch of heavy sessions. These days keep you training without digging a deeper hole.
Anyone getting started A great entry point into strength training. All the skills, none of the intimidation.
A Taste Of The Work

what the sessions actually look like.

Every exercise in the program is there for a reason. Here's a handful of the signature movements you'll meet this phase, and the job each one is doing.

Strength Days
Big compound lifts, targeted variations, athletic priming.
Front Squat
Builds legs and core in one lift. The rack position teaches an upright torso, which pays off everywhere else.
Paused Bench Press
A one-second pause on the chest strips away momentum. What's left is real, honest pressing strength.
Snatch Grip Deadlift
Wider grip means more back and upper body engagement. Bigger stimulus at lower loads. Kinder on the lower back.
Broad & Vertical Jumps
Explosive work at the start of a session primes the nervous system and keeps you athletic, not just strong.
Conditioning & Mobility Days
Whole-body movement, real-world capacity, low-strain conditioning.
Turkish Get Up
A slow, controlled movement from the floor to standing. One exercise that hits mobility, stability, and full-body coordination.
Heavy Suitcase Carry
Carry a heavy weight in one hand and walk. Teaches your core to resist rotation the way real life demands.
Cossack Squat
A deep side-to-side squat that opens the hips and teaches control at end range. Mobility that actually transfers.
Assault Bike Intervals
Short, hard efforts on the bike. Pure engine work with zero technical risk. You leave gassed but not wrecked.
Half-Kneeling KB Press
Pressing from a knee removes momentum and forces honest shoulder work. Great for anyone rebuilding overhead strength.
Skipping
Underrated. Builds rhythm, coordination, and calf capacity without beating up your body.
For The Curious

the jargon, decoded.

Some of the terms you'll hear this block. Nothing complicated, just useful vocabulary.

Top Set
The heaviest working set of the day on a main lift. Not a personal best attempt. A confident, controlled lift that you could probably do one more of if you had to.
Giant Set
Multiple short mini-sets after your top set, each capped at low reps. Builds volume without letting fatigue wreck your form. Think: strong, focused reps stacked back-to-back.
Soft AMRAP
A set taken to a controlled stopping point, not to absolute failure. You push, but you leave a rep or two in the tank. It's how we build muscle without wrecking recovery.
RPE
Rate of Perceived Exertion. A 1–10 scale of how hard a set felt. RPE 7 = challenging but in control. RPE 9 = one or two reps from your absolute limit.
RIR
Reps In Reserve. How many reps you had left when you stopped a set. "1 RIR" means you stopped with one rep still in you. The most useful skill you'll ever learn in a gym.
Density Set
A fixed time window (like 12 minutes) with a target rep count per set. Builds work capacity and conditioning inside the strength session itself.
How To Approach This Phase

three things to get right.

1
Respect the top set. The heaviest lift of the day is the one that matters most. Come in warm, focused, and ready. Don't burn yourself out on warm-ups. Don't rush it.
2
Keep the accessories controlled. The accessories are meant to be "soft," not "smash." If you're grinding out reps, you're overshooting the intent. Leave a couple in the tank. It's the point.
3
Use days 3 and 7 well. If you're tired, if you slept badly, if you're carrying something, those are the days to lean on. Not everything needs to be a peak effort. That's what makes the peaks possible.
Thinking About Joining?

this is what training with us looks like.

Every block, every session, every phase is programmed on purpose. Whether you're brand new to lifting or you've been training for years, you'll be met where you are, coached the whole way through, and given a plan that actually works.

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Phase 4 of 6 · Weeks 10–12
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01.

Broken up into 6-week blocks

Experience a structured training program created through a systematic approach designed to help you get the best results.

How does it

work?

Kindred Lift is a bespoke small group strength and conditioning coaching service that aims to empower you to become stronger and fitter and be the best version of yourself, while minimising aches and pains.

02.

Periodisation of movements

Your body is an instrument, you just need to know how to play. We will teach you how to use it through a select few exercises that have stood the test of time in creating a strong body.

03.

Progressive overloading

No matter your starting level, feel yourself getting stronger each week with achievable goals.

04.

7 unique training days per week

With each training day offering something different, but still touching on all the key strength and conditioning elements, you can enjoy variety while still seeing all the benefits of a structured program. We recommend a minimum of 3 sessions per week and welcome you for as many as you like.

05.

45-minute sessions

Combined strength and conditioning sessions are 45 minutes, while conditioning focused classes are 30 minutes. Capped memberships and a small capacity in our strength and conditioning sessions ensures you always have the support of a specialist coach.

06.

Time left over to enjoy life!

Following our structured training method will provide countless long-term health benefits such as increased bone density, stronger connective tissue, and reduced risk of sarcopenia, as well as some short-term benefits of improved posture, structural balance, and movement quality.

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5 session

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10 session

$390

25 session

$925

50 session

$1750

Prepaid packages

1 session

$43

5 session

$205

10 session

$390

25 session

$925

50 session

$1750

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Club Manager

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