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Contents

The whole project in reading order — from the theory of how strong-but-lean works to a phased, runnable program and its add-ons. Click any card to open that document.

8 documents theory → plan → add-ons reference edition
The arc in one line

Primer Muscle map (Phase Alpha: start line, if needed) Phase 0 (joints) Foundations (shapes) Phase 1 (strength) Phase 2 (force ceiling) Kayaking add-on

Theory — the why
01Primer

How strong-but-lean actually works

The core theory: specificity, strength vs size, max force vs explosive power, the burn, recruitment, and why a calisthenics base + heavy work ≈ the Anatoly profile. The source of truth for every concept and term used elsewhere.

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02Reference

Muscle map

Front/back diagrams of every muscle by group, plus the isolated small-stabilizer view, region tags, and a table of how each is trained — ★-marked for the ones that need a dedicated drill.

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The plan — the how
Phase Alpha

The start line

Optional pre-phase for anyone carrying a lot of extra weight: reach a lighter, healthier bodyweight first — nutrition-led, walking + gentle movement — so the bodyweight plan becomes doable and safe. Health-first, sustainable.

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03Phase 0

Stabilization foundation

The beginner on-ramp: 2–4 weeks of pure joint prep, ★ prehab drills, and pattern practice (incl. the plank) to bulletproof the joints before any real load. Cool work only.

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04Foundations

Calisthenics foundations

The primitives map: body-line (hollow/arch), scapular control, and the two strength trees (bent-arm reps + straight-arm holds). Shows how the foundations become Phase 1.

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05Phase 1

Base — control & strength-to-weight

The calisthenics block, organized by movement pattern not body part. The one-exercise starter (push-up), four rep ladders, the straight-arm holds track, session template, and overload — all with video links.

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06Phase 2

Strength — raising the force ceiling

The heavy layer: 1–5 rep, long-rest max-force work (barbell or hard-leverage bodyweight), how it stacks on Phase 1 without dropping the base, overload & deloads, and the honest genetics caveat.

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Add-ons
07Add-on

Kayaking + the routine

How to slot paddling in without it fighting your strength work: day-type definitions, scheduling rules, and week-by-week scenarios for 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 days at 1× or 2–3× kayaking.

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