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Metabolic Circuit + 5×5 Strength Hybrid Program

Thomas Sobotor

This program combines high-intensity metabolic conditioning with progressive strength training, ensuring improved endurance, muscle hypertrophy, and maximal strength development.


A-Series: Metabolic Circuit

(EMOM Format)

The session begins with a 6-exercise metabolic circuit, performed in an EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute) format for 3 rounds.

  • Format: 6 exercises, performed at the start of every minute

  • Structure: Complete the reps prescribed and rest for the remainder of the minute

  • Rounds: 3 total

  • Rest/Transition: 60 seconds after 3 rounds of your station

  • Goal: Enhance work capacity, muscular endurance, and conditioning


B-Series: Strength Giant Set (5×5 Format)

Following the metabolic circuit, the strength portion will be performed as a giant set, combining one primary barbell lift with two complementary movements to maximize efficiency and strength gains.

  • Format: Three exercises performed as a giant set

  • Primary Lift: Barbell movement (5×5)

  • Accessory Movements: Two additional exercises complementing our primary movement for a total body work out (5x5)

  • Rest Period: 60 seconds between exercises and 90-120 seconds between rounds


Weekly Strength Layout

🔹 Monday – Barbell Back Squat to Box🔹 Wednesday – Barbell Incline Bench Press🔹 Friday – Trap Bar Deadlift

Each session will include two additional exercises that complement the main lift, reinforcing movement patterns and improving strength balance.


Why This Works

✔ Efficient and Effective: The giant set format reduces wasted time while maintaining training intensity.

✔ Strength Under Fatigue: Lifting after the metabolic circuit builds power and technique even when pre-fatigued.

✔ Balanced Development: The combination of barbell lifts, accessory work, and conditioning ensures well-rounded strength and endurance gains.


Conclusion

This Metabolic Circuit + 5×5 Hybrid Program delivers a high-impact, results-driven training method. Combining metabolic stress, progressive overload, and full-body conditioning, it’s designed to push you to new levels of performance.



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