STRENGTH
“The ability of your neuromuscular system to produce force against an external resistance”
Strength training is the foundational quality from which all other physical attributes are developed, so it should be the base of your training
OUR PHILOSOPHY
STRENGTH
Why Get Stronger?
Strength is the foundational quality from which all other physical attributes are developed (power, speed, agility). It underpins athletic performance, so it is our signature class and most regular class on our timetable.
Whatever level you’re training at, strength should be a significant part of your plan. For Level One members, strength is the best way to improve your joint health and build muscle, which in turn increases your metabolism, helps you maintain movement quality and movement ability as you age, and leads to performance gains.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Our Strength Plan
Strength runs in 10 week blocks at Phase Five. Eight weeks of strength training on a carefully curated plan that combines compound barbell lifts with accessory work to ensure you’re getting stronger in a balanced and efficient way. We then take a de load week to work on mobility, active recovery and technique refinement without load before three rep max testing in the final week of the 10 week cycle.
Progressive overload is the defining principle of S&C, so is the main focus of our strength classes. Small, consistent increases in weight that compound into long term meaningful strength changes.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Understanding your needs.
At Phase Five we deliver true performance-based training, and to effectively improve your performance, we need a clear assessment of your current condition. As part of your onboarding process, we will carry out a one-to-one goal assessment. After this initial session, you'll be invited to do some athletic testing using Forcedecks that will detect and assess over 20 different movements, from squats to jumps and from isometric strength to functional tests, giving us a full and detailed picture of how your body performs.
Our S&C team have carefully selected a testing battery that will allow them to create a detailed physical profile based on your current performance level. We use state-of-the-art Force Decks that are the most accurate measure of maximal force production, power and limb asymmetry available. Vald force decks are the industry standard in elite sport, so you will be getting the very best. After we create your current physical profile, our coaches will help you break it down and create a timetable that best supports your goals and performance ambitions.
You will be invited to retest at regular intervals so that we can track your progress, set new goals when relevant and keep you continually improving.