Train with intent. Execute under load.

TIER 2: CHARGE

You’ve built your base. Now it’s time to move with intent. CHARGE is for those ready to load the patterns, train with purpose, and execute under structure.

SEE IF YOU'RE READY

WHO IS CHARGE FOR?

SECTION 1.

CHARGE is the next step for athletes and clients who’ve built a foundation and are ready to train with more intensity, more structure, and more purpose. This tier is for those who don’t just show up — they show progress. If you’re ready to load your movements, track your performance, and take your training seriously, you belong here.

From pattern to power.

The Developing Athlete

Whether you're a youth athlete looking to level up or a developing adult client, you’ve already got the basics down. CHARGE takes you from clean movement to controlled load, building the strength, speed, and awareness that translate to performance. You’re no longer just learning — you’re building something.

Strength-Minded Client

You’ve outgrown random workouts and are ready for a program that prioritizes execution under resistance. You want clear progressions, proper mechanics, and measurable results — not guesswork or gimmicks.

The Focused Adult

You're a professional, a parent, or someone with a packed schedule — but when it’s time to train, you're all in. You want performance that translates to real life: more strength, more energy, better control. CHARGE gives you efficient, intelligent programming with the intensity and structure to match your mindset.

Local Professional

You live in or around Irvine, work hard, and expect the same from your training. You don’t want crowds, chaos, or guesswork — just focused sessions that drive results. CHARGE gives you professional-level coaching in a private, structured setting that respects your time and your goals.

IF YOU’RE SERIOUS ABOUT PROGRESS, CHARGE IS WHERE YOU PROVE IT.

TIER 2 MOVEMENT REQUIREMENTS + PURPOSE

SECTION 2.

Each movement must be passed cue-free.

In CHARGE, movement isn’t just clean — it’s controlled under resistance. You’ll demonstrate strength, posture, and precision across all foundational patterns, with load and intent. Execution matters.

✔ Upright torso, braced core
✔ Full depth with knee + foot alignment
❌ No collapsing or weight shift

8 FRONT-LOADED SQUATS

Builds strength through posture, tension, and midline control. Challenges thoracic position under load and reinforces full range through the hips and knees.

✔ Flat back, even pull from the floor
✔ Smooth lockout with neutral spine
❌ No bouncing, rounding, or early hip rise

6 TRAP BAR DEADLIFTS

Develops posterior chain power while demanding spinal integrity and bracing. A critical hinge progression that tests strength, timing, and posture under moderate to heavy load.

RFE SPLIT SQUATS (6PL)

✔ Upright posture, stable front foot
✔ Knee tracks, full range maintained
❌ No bouncing, collapsing, or knee dive

Exposes imbalances and reinforces unilateral strength, balance, and coordination. Requires complete control through the entire range with full hip and knee involvement.

STEP-UP (LOADED, HIGH BOX) 6PL

✔ Full foot drive, controlled top
✔ No trail leg push or hop
❌ No lean, collapse, or skipping lockout

Tests single-leg power, knee stability, and glute drive. Encourages precision and balance as athletes move against gravity without relying on momentum or compensation.

10 TEMPO PUSH-UPS (3-0-1)

✔ Smooth tempo, tight midline
✔ Chest to ground, full lockout
❌ No sag, worming, or flared elbows

Builds pressing strength and midline endurance under controlled tempo. Emphasizes scapular rhythm, shoulder health, and bodyline awareness through time under tension.

8 WEIGHTED INVERTED ROWS

✔ Chest to bar, rigid body
✔ Full range with control
❌ No sagging hips or momentum

Reinforces upper body pulling strength and posture under load. Teaches athletes to stabilize through the core while generating full-range horizontal pulling without momentum.

FARMER’S CARRY (HEAVY)

✔ Upright torso, balanced gait
✔ Steady pace, tight core
❌ No lean, tilt, or clunky steps

Teaches tension, posture, and load integrity under fatigue. Improves grip strength, core engagement, and gait quality during real-time locomotion under stress.

RKC PLANK

✔ Glutes tight, ribs down
✔ Press through floor, breathe under tension
❌ No arch, shrug, or shaking

Elevates core training by demanding maximal tension in a static hold. Reinforces breathing mechanics, posterior chain activation, and bracing — all while staying completely still.

YOU MUST PERFORM EACH MOVEMENT UNDER LOAD, WITH FORM, CONTROL, AND NO CUEING.

CARDIO ENDURANCE TEST

SECTION 3.

Endurance isn’t just distance — it’s repeat ability.

Tier 2 demands more than effort — it demands repeatability. You’ll complete a baseline row test followed by a short rest and a series of sprints. The goal isn’t just output — it’s output you can recover from and repeat with control. This section proves whether your engine matches your strength.

500 METER ROW (OBSIDIAN SURGE WATER ROWER)

✔ Men under 2:15 / Women under 2:30
✔ Smooth, consistent form (no slamming)
✔ HR recovery within 3 minutes
❌ Poor form or failed time standard

Tests aerobic conditioning, pacing, and the ability to maintain form under effort. Reinforces breath control, rhythm, and post-effort recovery.

6 x 20-Yard Sprint

✔ Men under 3.0-3.5 sec per sprint
✔ Women 3.2-3.7 sec per sprint
✔ 30 seconds between sprints
❌ More than one rep exceeds the 10% drop-off

Designed to assess repeat sprint ability — a key performance trait for both athletes and serious adult clients. It tells you who can apply force repeatedly with control, efficiency, and intent — not just once.

IT’S NOT JUST HOW FAST YOU GO — IT’S HOW WELL YOU RECOVER AND DO IT AGAIN.

These aren’t suggestions. They’re expectations.

BEHAVIOR STANDARDS

SECTION 4.

CHARGE isn’t just about moving more weight — it’s about how you show up. These standards reflect the mindset required to train with structure and intent. If you want Tier 2 results, you need Tier 2 behavior. That means tracking your numbers, respecting the process, and bringing purpose into every session.

The workout doesn’t start when you’re ready — it starts when it’s scheduled. Being on time shows you respect the process, the coach, and the standard. Late = not locked in.

1. Be on time.

2. Own your warm-up.

You don’t need to be told to foam roll, stretch, or activate. You walk in, lock in, and prepare your body to train. If you don’t take prep seriously, you’re not Tier 1 ready.

3. Pay attention.

Good clients pay attention. Great clients apply. You’re not being coached to be corrected twice — Tier 1 requires you to take instruction and own it the first time.

4. Train consistently.

Tier 1 isn’t passed in a week. You show up a minimum of 2x/week for 6–8 straight weeks. Skipping weeks, ghosting sessions, or randomly pushing intensity? Doesn’t count.

5. Respect the work.

That means full reps, real rest, no cutting corners. If you’re moving fast but sloppy, you’re not progressing — you’re hiding. Tier 1 teaches clean effort, not chaos.

6. Recover intentionally.

Your sleep, mobility, breathwork, and hydration all matter. If you trash your recovery and expect results, you’re not training — you’re gambling.

7. Have the right attitude.

No complaints. No drama. No games. Just respect — for the process, the coach, and the standard.

8. Take responsibility.

You don’t blame the workout, the coach, or your schedule. You own your reps, your effort, and your results — good or bad.

9. Know your numbers.

You should know what you lifted last week, how you performed, and where you need to adjust. CHARGE athletes track their training — they don’t guess.

10. Show up with a purpose.

No autopilot. No aimless reps. You walk into every session knowing the goal, the pace, and the standard — and you train like it matters.

DISCIPLINE DOESN’T GET LOUDER — IT GETS SHARPER.

WHAT DOESN’T COUNT

SECTION 5.

Effort is easy. Execution is what counts.

CHARGE rewards execution — not effort alone. If you're cutting corners, you're not progressing. Here's what doesn’t move you forward.

❌ Guessing your weights

If you’re not tracking what you lifted last session, you’re not training — you’re guessing. Progress is measured.

❌ Uncontrolled reps

If you have to swing it, bounce it, or use speed to fake strength — it’s not CHARGE-level execution.

❌ Untracked progress

No log, no adjustments, no awareness — no forward movement. If it’s not written, it’s not improving.

❌ Saying you’re “trying” without making adjustments

Trying” doesn’t get credit. Listening, applying, adjusting — that’s what earns progression.

❌ Partial reps

Going halfway doesn't earn anything here. If the movement isn't full range with control, it doesn’t count.

❌ Showing up late or unprepared

The clock doesn’t wait. Neither does the standard. On time, warmed up, and ready to train — or don’t count it.

❌ Training without intent

Distracted effort leads to distracted results. Every rep, every set, every session should have purpose.

❌ Skipping recovery

You don’t earn progression if you avoid the work that keeps you in the game. Recovery is part of training.

EFFORT WITHOUT STRUCTURE IS JUST MOTION. AND MOTION DOESN’T COUNT.

Leveling up isn’t a reward. It’s a result.

HOW TO ADVANCE TO TIER 3: PEAK

SECTION 6.

Advancing to Tier 3: PEAK isn’t about intensity — it’s about precision. To level up, you must show consistent execution under load, pass all movement and conditioning standards, and meet the behavioral expectations every time you train. PEAK is earned through proof — not potential.

✅ Train 2x/week for 6 consecutive weeks

Progress happens through consistency. You’ve built rhythm, shown up with intent, and maintained output over time — not in flashes.

✅ Master all Tier 2 movement standards

Every lift, carry, and position holds under stress. No breakdowns, no guessing. You’ve proven you can move weight cleanly and with control.

✅ Coach confirms readiness for higher complexity

Advancement is earned through execution — not enthusiasm. Your coach signs off because your training proves you're ready.

✅ Track and progress your numbers

Weights, reps, tempos, rest — it’s all documented. You’ve taken ownership of your training and made measurable progress.

✅ Pass both conditioning tests with recovery

You don’t just complete the work — you reset fast and do it again. Your engine supports your effort without falling apart.

✅ Hold the behavioral standard every session

You train with purpose, arrive prepared, and don’t need reminders. You show Tier 3 behavior before earning Tier 3 status.