Leg strength is a 5-week Olympic weightlifting training program with the main emphasis on the development of leg muscles’ strength in Olympic weightlifting.
Ideal for:
build strong legs for a NEW result in BACK and FRONT SQUAT;
future progress in SNATCH and CLEAN & JERK.
Designed by an Olympian and approved by TOP professional athletes.
You will be training 4 times a week. Most sessions include light style Olympic complexes for muscle memory support.
Front and Back squats variations are two exercises which are primary movements to develop strength and muscles. Also we use a lot of exercises from deficit in this training plan.
Build Strong Legs, Build a Strong Foundation for Olympic Weightlifting!
Build Strong Legs, Build a Strong Foundation for Olympic Weightlifting!
Build Strong Legs, Build a Strong Foundation for Olympic Weightlifting!
Build Strong Legs, Build a Strong Foundation for Olympic Weightlifting!
Need an app to follow. Didn't do it as I had to download every exercise and then try and find to keep up with program. Im positive the program would have been excellent but too much work following it.
Thank you for your feedback, Meredith. Legs Strength Program is provided in PDF format, as noted on the landing page. This feature allows to have lifetime access to the program without any subscriptions and in such way you are getting the flexibility to use the program anytime you want. We understand that this format isn’t ideal for everyone and we appreciate you sharing your perspective 😊
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Michael Kelly
awesome
Buy it! You will not regret it and your wife will love it too.
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Dominic Parnell
Stronger and better
2 weeks in to the 5 week Squat/leg strength programme. Been going great so far.
Only thing I've changed is the front squat percentages: instead doff working off cnj max, Ice worked off front squats max. So week 2 day 3 ended up being 5x3 at 90%fs1rm
- despite being hard it actually ended up being a volume personal best.
So looking forward to the next 3 weeks of training
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Leonardo da silva correa
Leg killer
Muito bom programa, se seguir direitinho vai perceber que sua resistência e força vão aumentar, basta ter paciência e seguir o plano
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Mirco Weber
Leg strength
The Programm is awesome and more then complete. I had more soreness from the auxiliary work in the posterior chain then in the quads itself. Great for core stability and with the light weightlifting sets you stay in the movements and mobility at any time. PR +15% in both FS and BS.
After successfully winning the London Olympics in 2012, I decided to devote myself to coaching and share my experience with athletes who are interested in lifting heavy weights correctly and safely.
I’ve been hosting seminars for ten years now, and teaching athletes from all around the world.
I've had a hand in guiding over 10,000 athletes on their weightlifting journey.
It's an honor to be able do this!
The knowledge I gained through seminars with athletes helped shape my PhD research. I’m proud to say that in 2025, I officially earned my PhD in Sport Science!
We are constantly updating our program LEGS STRENGTH to refine your weightlifting game.
Here’s what’s new in the LEGS STRENGTH program:
NEW! Exercise Education Videos;
NEW! Pre and post-workout stretch;
NEW! Detailed activity specific warm-up;
NEW! Optimised load;
NEW! Easy to navigate design;
NEW! Mobile-friendly format.
FAQ
Do I need to squat heavy every day?
The answer is NO! Full squatting can be unnecessarily fatiguing. Also, squatting may have limited carry-over into the snatch and clean & jerk without incorporating proper skill practice.
How frequently should I train?
This program is designed to be 4 days per week. We do not recommend training 4 days in a row. On your rest days, try to plan recovery activities, such as massages, or sauna.
What if I don't know what an exercise is?
We have video links embedded in the program for every exercise!
Can I combine it with other types of training?
We do not recommend combining this program with other high-intensity workouts. You can add, at your discretion, recovery activities to develop flexibility and mobility, as well as short (up to 30 minutes) low-intensity cardio work (walking, rowing, swimming). Be sure to plan one full day off in each weekly cycle. The program's effectiveness largely depends on your responsibility when it comes to the training process, sleep, nutrition, and recovery. Train smart, get enough rest.
Is it necessary to train in weightlifting shoes?
We highly recommend you wear weightlifting shoes, also known as Lifters. Whether you’re a functional fitness athlete or a weightlifter, you will find them beneficial.
I am a coach and I want to use it for my gym / my clients.
This program is for personal use only. But if you want to use it for your gym and/or clients you can reach out to us via email to agree a commercial usage of the program. It will give you even more benefits.
Develop leg muscle strength for Olympic weightlifting and improve Back Squat / Front Squat results, supporting future Snatch and Clean & Jerk progress.
Expected Result
New / higher Back Squat and Front Squat results; stronger legs and posterior chain; better base for Snatch and Clean & Jerk progress; optional squat maxout 7–10 days after the cycle.
Target Audience (Training Level)
Intermediate to Advanced; Olympic weightlifters / functional fitness athletes with basic strength preparation who need stronger legs and better squat performance.
Not a complete competition-prep plan; useful as a leg-strength block before the full Olympic-weightlifting competition preparation cycle.
Training Style / Methodology
5-week leg-strength mesocycle using Back Squat and Front Squat emphasis, squat/pull variations, deficit work, light Olympic-lifting complexes, plyometrics, percentage-based loads, general/specific warm-up and post-workout stretching.
Progression Model
Week 1 Introductory → Week 2 Basic → Weeks 3–4 Shock/high-load phase → Week 5 Tapering; progression by % of 1RM/PR, volume and intensity changes.
Been wanting a program to help strengthen the overhead position and I've gotten through the 1st session and it feels good. I enjoy the different variations of workouts and its a different pace from me normally working on the snatch and CJ. Definitely looking forward to the rest of the program.
I used the Athletic Performance program to prepare for my fourth triathlon. My muscular endurance improved drastically. I earned a personal best time and third place in my division, my first time placing. Thank you Torokhtiy!
I took advantage of the 2-for-1 promotion and started with the Beginners 2.0 program. I found it excellent; I'm a week away from finishing it and will start the Snatch Masterclass program soon. I'll let you know shortly.That's all for now, thank you for following.
I just wanted to say how impressed I am with the MALE WEIGHTLIFTING 2.0 + MOBILITY FOR WEIGHTLIFTING programmes.
The structure is excellent, and the level of detail — especially the explanations and videos — makes everything very clear and easy to follow. I’m currently on Week 2 of Male 2.0, and I can already feel a noticeable improvement in my confidence and consistency with the lifts.
The volume is challenging but very well programmed, and I can tell that it’s building a strong foundation for future progress.
I’m genuinely enjoying the process and learning a lot along the way. I’ll definitely be looking into purchasing more programmes in the future (especially the Squat or Overhead Mobility programmes), and I’d also be very interested in attending one of your seminars.
Thank you again for such a high-quality product — it really shows the level of thought and experience behind it.
I am the type of person who never buys programs as they seemed so basic/simple, I was already doing them. This program is not that at all. Very in depth, easy to follow, and provides results. Well done!
I’ve been following Torokhtiy for a while and I finally decided to give it a chance. This one is the real deal folks, after every session you feel the “no gain, no pain”. I’m still on on it and I plan on finishing it. I can feel the improvement already.
Excellent coaching feedback that is constructive and helps the athlete to reach the goal that’s in mind. I attended a seminar last summer. Only six month into the program and my training has improved significantly. I knew I needed a strong foundation and Torokthiy has provided what I needed. Coaching and the right program that works to help me reach my personal goals. If you are serious about Olympic weightlifting, you would not be sorry.
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