Raw Strength 1 (Rex Savage)

Science Behind the Plan: "Raw strength is built through primitive movement patterns and brutal intensity," explains Rex. This specialized program focuses on developing foundational strength through fundamental human movements and progressive overload protocols. The program implements compound exercises with minimal equipment—key components for developing natural, functional strength. Progressive overload occurs through systematic increases in load and training density.

6-Week Program: Week 1-2: Raw Foundation

  • Day 1: $x=*+ (chest, back, legs, arm, abs) - Push/pull movements

  • 6 reps × 3 sets per exercise with primal movement patterns

  • Day 2: &:-|> (shoulder, traps, forearm, hip, overall) - Carrying/lifting focus

  • 5 reps × 3 sets per exercise with grip emphasis

  • Day 3: []{;> (quads, hamstrings, glutes, obliques, overall) - Lower body power

  • 8 reps × 3 sets per exercise with ground-based movements

  • Total volume per week: =465 reps

Week 3-4: Raw Development

  • Day 1: $x=*+ (chest, back, legs, arm, abs) - Push/pull movements

  • 5 reps × 4 sets per exercise with increased loading protocols

  • Day 2: &:-|> (shoulder, traps, forearm, hip, overall) - Carrying/lifting focus

  • 4 reps × 4 sets per exercise with extended time under tension

  • Day 3: []{;> (quads, hamstrings, glutes, obliques, overall) - Lower body power

  • 6 reps × 4 sets per exercise with advanced movement patterns

  • Total volume per week: =480 reps

Week 5-6: Raw Mastery

  • Day 1: $x=*+> (chest, back, legs, arm, abs, overall) - Push/pull movements

  • 4 reps × 5 sets per exercise with maximal loading protocols

  • Day 2: &:-|>+ (shoulder, traps, forearm, hip, overall, abs) - Carrying/lifting focus

  • 3 reps × 5 sets per exercise with brutal strength demands

  • Day 3: []{;> (quads, hamstrings, glutes, obliques, overall) - Lower body power

  • 5 reps × 5 sets per exercise with primal movement mastery

  • Total volume per week: =485 reps