Coach Marc’s 2026 Cross Training Program


Each day includes:

Warm-up (if specified)

Main sections labeled clearly (A, B, C supersets or circuits)

Exercise names capitalized

Brief descriptions added where helpful for technique, focus, or common cues (based on standard exercise knowledge)

Sets, reps, rest, and notes

• Emphasis on key tips like partitioning reps (accumulate total), tempo/control, and progression

Focus on proper form, breathing, and listening to your body—especially with all the unilateral and stability work.

Day 1: Posterior Chain & Core Focus

Warm-up

• Banded Good Morning: 1–2 sets × 10 reps

• Banded Pull-Apart: 1–2 sets × 15 reps

• Banded Deadbug: 1–2 sets × 20 reps (10 each side)

A. Supine Stability Ball Leg Curl (targets hamstrings, glutes, core stability)

Accumulate 80 reps total, partition as needed (e.g., sets of 10–20).

Rest 1:15–1:25 between efforts.

B1. Barbell Snatch Grip Overhead Squat (quad-dominant, heels elevated or forward knee travel for cyclist-like emphasis)

Accumulate 40–60 reps total, partition as needed.

B2. Lateral Banded Walk (glute medius activation)

× 20 each direction (L/R).

Complete B2 during rest from B1 (superset style).

C. Chest-Supported Dumbbell Row

4 sets: 15 → 12 → 10 → 8 reps (increase weight as reps decrease).

Immediately into C2.

C2. Anti-Rotational Hold (Pallof press style, standing lateral to band)

5:00–7:00 total time.

Alternate: 20 sec Left / 20 sec Right (one side rests while other works).

Use challenging band resistance.

Day 2: Glutes & Posterior Chain

Warm-up

Airdyne Bike: 8:00 (2:00 hard push / 2:00 easy recovery).

A1. Low Row Step-Up (step-up with low-row pull at top for full-body integration)

3 sets × 8–10 each leg.

A2. Bench Glute Kickback (glute isolation, kick back from bench support)

3 sets × 8–10 each leg.

B. Mixed Rack Farmer Carry (one heavier weight at side/suitcase, lighter in front rack)

3 sets × 20yards each side.

C. Barbell Hip Thrust (dumbbell on hips if needed)

Accumulate 45–65 reps with challenging weights.

Rest as needed between partitions.

Day 3: Lower Body Pull & Push

Warm-up

Airdyne Bike: 8 min, gradually increase heart rate.

A1. Sumo Kettlebell Deadlift

4–5 sets × 6–8 reps.

A2. Incline Bench Reverse Fly (rear delts, controlled eccentric)

× 11 reps each set (5–10 lb each hand).

B. Incline Dumbbell Bench Press

x10 → x8 → x5 (challenging weights)

x12 → x10 → x8 (moderate)

x15 → x15 (light).

C1. Bodyweight Tricep Extension

4 sets × 8–10 reps.

C2. Seated Dumbbell Lateral Raise (controlled lowering)

3 sets × 11 reps (10–12 lb).

C3. Seated Hammer Curl (heavier emphasis)

3 sets × 12–14 reps (challenging weight each hand).

D1. Feet-Up Leg Curl

4 sets × 12–16 each leg.

D2. Glute Frog Pumps

4 sets × 20 reps.

D3. Hollow Body Hold

4 sets × 20–30 sec.

Day 4: Unilateral Lower & Core

Warm-up

Inch Worm × 8

Lunge and Reach × 8 each side

Deadbug × 8 each side

Scorpions × 8 each side

A1. Single-Leg Glute Bridge

3 sets × 8 each leg.

A2. Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat (Bulgarian style)

3 sets × 8 each leg.

A3. One-Arm Dumbbell Snatch

3 sets × 8 each arm (moderate to challenging weights if possible).

B. Drop Lunge to Knee Lift

3 sets × 10 each leg.

C1. Bicycle Crunch

3 sets × 20 reps.

C2. Tall Plank Knee to Elbow

3 sets × 10 each side.

C3. Side Kick Kettlebell Side Bend

3 sets × 10 each side.

Day 5: Upper Pull & Lower Push

Warm-up

Cable Face Pull: 2 × 20

Bench Deadbug Pullover: 2 × 20 (10 each side)

A1. Bench Cable Kickback (sub Miniband Fire hydrant if no attachment)

3 sets × 15 each arm.

A2. Heels-Elevated Goblet Squat

3 sets 25-20-15 reps.

B1. One-Arm Dumbbell Row

3 sets × 12 each arm.

B2. Chest-Supported Y Raise (rear delts/upper back)

3 sets × 10–12 reps.

C1. Bench Candlestick (core/hip flexion)

C2. Hanging Twist Knee Raise

3–4 sets: 9–7–5–5 reps (Candlestick) / 10 total alternating (Knee Raise).

Day 6: Glutes & Mobility

Warm-up

Walk: 5–10 min

A1. Quadruped Hip Extension

2 sets × 20 each leg.

A2. SA FR KB Cossack Squat

5 sets × 5 each side.

B. Dumbbell Hip Thrust

Accumulate 70 reps (build in challenging weights), partition as needed. Rest 1:00 between.

C. Theraband Wall Sit

Accumulate 3:00–5:00 total, partition.

D. Donkey Calf Raise

2 sets × 20-30 reps.

E1. Band Alternating Over and Back (shoulder mobility)

4 sets × 10–15 reps (light band).

E2. Thoracic Rotation

4 sets × 5–10 each side. Rest 60 sec.

Day 7: Upper & Lower Mix

A1. Straddle T Rotation (thoracic mobility)

2 sets × 8 each side.

A2. Deadbug KB Pullover (core, stretch focus)

2 sets × 16 total alternating.

B1. One-Arm Dumbbell Row

4 sets × 12 each arm.

B2. Single-Leg Glute Bridge on Foam Roller

4 sets × 6 each leg.

C1. Seated Overhead Dumbbell Tricep Extension

4 sets × 15 reps. Rest 50 sec.

C2. Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat (bodyweight)

3 sets × 12–15 each leg. Rest 60 sec.

D1. Dual Dumbbell Snatch

3 sets: 15 → 12 → 10 reps.

D2. Airdyne

30 sec challenging pace.

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