4 Day Athlete (12 Weeks, 3 Phases)

Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning

Youth Sports, Plyometrics, Speed, Functional Training, Field Sports, Mobility
Coach
Mike Boyle

This is the same exact program that MBSC uses remotely with our pro & collegiate athletes, and high level high school athletes. If you are a 2 or 3 sport athlete than this is the program for you. It is built to maximize your speed, power, strength while simultaneously building durability and resiliency. The best players are the ones who are healthy enough to play. Investing in the off-season is the first and most important step in guaranteeing that you are ready to go next season!

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Learn From the Best
With over 30 years of experience, Mike Boyle is one of the foremost experts in the field of Strength & Conditioning. While constantly striving to improve, his system has been refined for decades in order to provide the most comprehensive sports performance programs available.
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Uncompromising Strength
Every MBSC Program is designed with translation to sport in mind. From the exercises selected, to the order in which they're performed, our aim is to maximize results while minimizing risk.
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Beyond the Weight Room
Building a better athlete doesn't stop in the weight room. MBSC Programs cover the full spectrum of athletic development, ensuring you have the speed, power, agility & skills to take your game to the next level.
Features
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Access to your coaches
Coaches who will hold you accountable and provide the feedback you need to grow.
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Programming 4 days per week
Daily strength, conditioning, and skill training that’s accessible and challenging for athletes of any level or background.
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Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy.
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Detailed, expert instruction
Coaches who will hold you accountable and provide the feedback you need to grow
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Sweating over a lifeless PDF is so last year. Your coaches and team will push you harder, know you better, and keep you going longer through the app.
Equipment
Required
1 Dumbbell
Recommended
Foam Roller // Dumbbell Set // Stationary Bike // Exercise Bands
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 12-week program
Sunday
Week 1 Day 1 (Phase 1)

Prep

A

Movement: Foam Roll

Glutes + Hip Rotators x10ea Hamstrings x10ea Calves x10ea Lower/Upper Back x10ea Posterior Shoulder x10ea Adductors & Quads

Prep

B

Mobility 1

~5 minutes Hip Rotator Stretch x 20s ea Wall Quad Stretch x 20s ea Quadruped Alternating Hip IR x5ea V Stance T Spine Rot. x5ea Standing Ankle Mob x8ea

Prep

C

Movement: MiniBand Series

MiniBand ER x5ea MiniBand Squat x5 MiniBand Walk x 5ea

Prep

D

Lateral Day Dynamic Phase 1

This can be done outside or wherever you have space. Perform each movement once for 10 yards. Lateral March Lateral Skip Cross-over Skip Cross-behind Skip Shuffle Carioca

Speed/Agility

E

Jump/Throw/Sprint Phase 1 Day 2 (4-Day)

- Every throw should be as hard as possible (Don't have a wall to throw against? Go with MB Slams instead! - Focus on soft landings with the hops! 2 rounds: 1/2 Kneel Side Toss x5ea Standing OH Throw x10 Medial/Lateral Hop w/ stick x3ea

F1

Hang Clean (Pos. 1)

3 x 5

F2

Squat jump

3 x 3

F3

Front Plank

2 x 20

G1

Barbell Bench

2 x 8

G2

Side plank

2 x 20

G3

Lat Band Stretch

2 x 20

H1

Half Kneel Alt OH Press

2 x 8

H2

TK Anti Rotation Press Out

2 x 8

H3

Lying Band Hip Flexion

2 x 8

H4

Pilates Ring

2 x 10

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Slideboard

5 x 10

Conditioning

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Con: 10/20 Bike

8x10s/20s Ride 10s on, rest 20s. Repeat 8 times. Find a pace you can maintain for every rep for the duration of the 10s. If you are using an airdyne or assault bike, RPMS are likely somewhere in the high 60s or 70s. Find your zone and hold onto it the entire time. If you are wearing a HR monitor, your HR should not exceed 85%

Monday
Week 1 Day 2 (Phase 1)

Prep

A

Movement: Foam Roll

Glutes + Hip Rotators x10ea Hamstrings x10ea Calves x10ea Lower/Upper Back x10ea Posterior Shoulder x10ea Adductors & Quads

Prep

B

Mobility 2

~5 minutes 90/90 Hip ER:IR x 20s ea Spiderman x 20s ea Adductor Rocks x5ea V-Stance Rotations x5ea Standing Ankle Mob x5ea

Prep

C

Activation 1

~3-5 minutes 2 Leg Hip Lift x5 Floorslide x5 Band Supported Leg Lower x5ea (if no band, unsupported is ok) Supine Hip Flexion Hold 3x :05ea

Prep

D

Linear Day Phase 1 Dynamic

Dynamic Warm Up: This can be done outside or wherever you have any space. Complete each movement once for 10 yards: Knee to Chest Leg Cradle Walking Quad Stretch Reverse Lunge to Hamstring Backwards 1 Leg SLDL A Skip Linear March High Knees Quick Switches Heels Up Knees Up Straight Leg Skip Straight Leg Walk Back Pedal Backwards Run

Speed/Agility

E

Jump/Throw/Sprint Phase 1 Day 1 (4-Day)

- Every throw should be as hard as possible - The focus of the jumps should be on a soft, controlled landing - The sprint is a warm-up for timed sprinting in the next section so it does not need to be 100% 2 rounds: Hurdle Jump w/ stick x5 TK Chest Pass x8 2pt Stance Sprint x10yd each leg

F

Timed 10yd Sprint

1 x 2 @ 10

G1

Chin Up

2 x 8

G2

TrapBar Deadlift

2 x 8

H1

1 DB SLDL

2 x 8

H2

DB Row

2 x 8

H3

Half Kneel Inline Chop

2 x 8

I1

Half Kneel Row

2 x 8

I2

Farmer Carry

2 x 50

I3

Goblet Slideboard Lunge

2 x 8

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Tempo Run

1 x 10 @ 15

Wednesday
Week 1 Day 3 (Phase 1)

Prep

A

Movement: Foam Roll

Glutes + Hip Rotators x10ea Hamstrings x10ea Calves x10ea Lower/Upper Back x10ea Posterior Shoulder x10ea Adductors & Quads

Prep

B

Mobility 1

~5 minutes Hip Rotator Stretch x 20s ea Wall Quad Stretch x 20s ea Quadruped Alternating Hip IR x5ea V Stance T Spine Rot. x5ea Standing Ankle Mob x8ea

Prep

C

Movement: MiniBand Series

MiniBand ER x5ea MiniBand Squat x5 MiniBand Walk x 5ea

Prep

D

Lateral Day Dynamic Phase 1

This can be done outside or wherever you have space. Perform each movement once for 10 yards. Lateral March Lateral Skip Cross-over Skip Cross-behind Skip Shuffle Carioca

Speed/Agility

E

Jump/Throw/Sprint Phase 1 Day 4 (4-Day)

- Every throw should be as hard as possible - No wall for throws? Stick with Slams for now! - The focus of the jumps should be on a soft, controlled landing 2 rounds: 1/2 Kneel 1 Arm Chest Pass x5ea Standing OH Throw x10 Lateral Bound w/ stick @ 45 degrees x5ea

F1

Hang Clean (Pos. 1)

3 x 5

F2

Squat jump

3 x 3

F3

Front Plank

2 x 20

G1

DB Bench

2 x 8

G2

Side plank

2 x 20

G3

Lat Band Stretch

2 x 20

H1

Push Up

2 x 10

H2

TK Push Pull

2 x 8

H3

Lying Band Hip Flexion

2 x 8

H4

Pilates Ring

2 x 10

I

Slideboard

5 x 10

Conditioning

J

Con: 3 Mile Bike

3 mile ride This should take 6-9 minutes. If your bike is calibrated differently, ride for 8 minutes and record your distance each time. This will be very unpleasant, but times will be fastest if you pace yourself well. Coming out of the gate too hot will catch up to you soon. Typically RPMs are somewhere in the 50s/60s. Through trial and error you will find the best pace for you. After the ride: - Write down your time (or distance) & record your average speed during the ride. Good luck! - This average speed we will call your MAS number and is important for prescribing speeds in the future!

Thursday
Week 1 Day 4 (Phase 1)

Prep

A

Movement: Foam Roll

Glutes + Hip Rotators x10ea Hamstrings x10ea Calves x10ea Lower/Upper Back x10ea Posterior Shoulder x10ea Adductors & Quads

Prep

B

Mobility 2

~5 minutes 90/90 Hip ER:IR x 20s ea Spiderman x 20s ea Adductor Rocks x5ea V-Stance Rotations x5ea Standing Ankle Mob x5ea

Prep

C

Activation 1

~3-5 minutes 2 Leg Hip Lift x5 Floorslide x5 Band Supported Leg Lower x5ea (if no band, unsupported is ok) Supine Hip Flexion Hold 3x :05ea

Prep

D

Movement: Linear Dynamic Warm Up

10yd each exercise: Knee to Chest x10yd Backwards SLDL x10yd 2 Leg Linear Bounce x10yd A Skip x10yd High Knees x10yd Back Pedal x10yd

Speed/Agility

E

Jump/Throw/Sprint Phase 1 Day 3 (4-Day)

- Every throw should be as hard as possible - The focus of the jumps should be on a soft, controlled landing - The sprint is a warm-up for timed sprinting in the next section so it does not need to be 100% 2 rounds: Linear Bound w/ stick x5ea Hurdle Hop w/ stick x3ea MB Slam x 8 2pt Stance Sprint x10yd

F

Timed 10yd Sprint

1 x 2 @ 10

G1

1 Leg Squat

2 x 8

G2

Ring Rows

2 x 8

H1

Skater Squat

2 x 8

H2

Glute Ham ISOs

2 x 3 @ 5

H3

Half Kneel Inline Lift

2 x 8

I1

X Pulldown

2 x 8

I2

Slideboard Leg Curl

2 x 8

I3

Suitcase carry

2 x 30

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Tempo Run

1 x 10 @ 15

Coach
coach-avatar Mike Boyle

Michael Boyle is one of the foremost experts in the fields of Strength and Conditioning, and Functional Training. Prior to co-founding MBSC in 1996, Mike served as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Boston University for 15 years. He also served as the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Boston Bruins, the US Women’s Olympic Ice Hockey Team, and the World Champion Boston Red Sox in 2013

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Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning is consistently ranked among the best gyms in the world. Take your game to the next level and come see why countless sports legends choose to train with MBSC.

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verified-athlete-avatar Kendall Coyne

US Women's National Hockey

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"MBSC gave me with a foundation on how to be a strong, healthy, fit, and fast athlete. Being located in Chicago, I am unable to workout in person at MBSC, but MBSC Online has continued to provide me with the same incredible training resources online. No matter where I go, MBSC Online comes with me!"

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Liverpool Football Club

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"""Can't thank this guy enough - Mike Boyle. The best coach in the US."""

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