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.
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 2026, 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.
The Olympic Clean Masterclass is a very well structured program with a holistic view of training, and a wholehearted mindset, which is carried through it all. Already at the first read-through the expectation starts to rise.
The program's progression in 12 relatively short and intense sessions should be feasible for most people who want to give it a try. It will surely give you many sessions of sweat, pain, lows and highs. A basic knowledge of theory is enough to complete this programme.
That there should be so much more to learn from such a program is hugely important for developing an independent training routine. If an exercise is unfamiliar to you, you can use easy-to-understand symbols and see simple displays of each exercise in videos, which are a real support for the implementation. The program has been developed by a team of people with thorough and extensive experience in international weightlifting, physiotherapy and nutritional physiology. That fact alone is absolutely amazing. As I said, it is not time-consuming, so if you wish, there are great opportunities to add alternative exercises for the legs, or more muscle groups, to accustom the body to further training in weightlifting.
In pdf format, you can take the program with you when you travel and use it when it suits you. Here it is just a matter of continuing without obstacles. So it remains to be seen who is the last man standing.
I searched all over for a training program to learn the Olympic lifts on my own (without a coach / trainer), I discovered Torokhtiy and this program, the clarity, and comprehensive blew me away. You will not be disappointed by this program!
3.5 weeks in and not only am I not progressing I can’t hit my previous 1rm
If you’re 3.5 weeks into a snatch cycle and struggling to hit your previous 1RM, don’t panic - it’s more common than you think.
Our Snatch Cycle program includes high volume or intensity, your CNS and muscles might be too fatigued to express peak strength right now.
If you’re refining technique, your body may still be adapting to the new movement patterns.
It’s normal to feel weaker before the changes translate into a better lift. Strength progress isn’t always linear - sometimes you dip before you peak.
Our CYCLE must be fully completed (5 weeks) and by the end of fifth week it is time to taper/recover and only then to plan MAXOUT session.
And remember our motto – Warm Body Cold Mind.
Programme très bien construit qui permet de continuer de WODer tout en travaillant intelligemment en plus.
Je suis à la 5e semaine et aujourd’hui un snatch à 90% passé sans difficulté et sous fatigue.
La question c’est donc pas s’il aura un nouveau PR mais plutôt de combien !😍
I just finished my cycle and I didn't manage to improve my PR (75 kg / 165 lbs), however I definitely improved my technique, speed and strength. A bit sad I couldn't break through 75 kg but I still count it as a progress cause I improved successfull snatches ratio with lower weights (to 100% nearly). Giving 4 stars because not all exercises have proper videos linked (somebody already mentioned it). I recommend it overall, will give it a second try after finishing my clean and jerk cycle now :)
Its easy to follow and i like the amount of Sets. I’ve tried other training plans too—like CrossFit Weightlifting 101—but that one just killed me and my friend. It’s simply too much volume (more Exercises, more load, more Reps - thats Crossfit), or maybe I’m just too old at 51 to pull it off. :-) We are at Week 4 and we love it. My exercise form is becoming increasingly better and more stable. Whether I’ll be able to lift more weight at the end of the 10 weeks than before remains to be seen. But I expect so. I absolutely recommend the Master Diesel 2.0.
For those who wants to improve their squats like myself, look no further. The workouts are easy to follow but are effective at the same time. Great customer service from the team and it made me feel that the team is behind my success.
I tried to upgrade my order for the book and course, as I did not realize it was an option when ordering to save money, but customer service never replied back.
I just started this program and so far I love it. It is complete with mobility and core. It gives me structure and I look forward to my leg days. Highly recommend it
Nothing to say about the excercise but it’s a bit anowing to not have a way easy follow the plan with out moving from the pdf to the links, and having to create myself all playlists, I think you can create playlist allready set for the users
If you’re into weightlifting, this program is a great choice. It’s especially good if you want to focus on general weightlifting sessions. The weekly volume is well-balanced between harder and more moderate training days. I’m really enjoying the process and can already feel a lot of progress.
I love this manual! I’ve learned new, efficient exercises to work through mobility for specific barbell movements. The layout, the videos and explanation of exercises are also really great! Thank you! Very happy I bought this.
