Mark Berry Abbreviated Program

July 24, 2009

Mark Berry was a U.S. Olympic weight lifting coach (1932, 1936) and the publisher of Strength Magazine. Berry, along with J.C. Hise, invented what became known as the Squats & Milk Program.

Berry was an early advocate of abbreviated training and the 20-rep breathing squat.

This routine is adapted fromĀ  Berry’s “Barbell Course” book.

Overhead Press 2 x 10
Bent-Over Rows 2 x 10
Bench Press 2 x 10
Squats 1 x 20 (breathing) Rest for 10 minutes then:
Deadlifts 1 x 20 (breathing)

Notes: Workout 2-3 times per week. Eat good food, drink plenty of water and get a decent amount of rest. Add in 2-3 days of cardio to enhance overall conditioning.

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