If a block is focused on strength, what is the primary programming emphasis?

In a block focused on strength, the primary programming emphasis is on increasing output or fighting force. This approach is designed to enhance muscle strength, power, and overall performance. When strength is the focus, workouts typically incorporate resistance training that aims to lift heavier weights or perform exercises that challenge muscle capacity. This aligns with the goal of progressively overloading the muscles to stimulate growth and adaptation.

In this context, the emphasis is less on endurance or cardiovascular fitness elements, such as fast-paced cardio, and not on flexibility and balance, which are typically addressed in blocks that prioritize different training objectives. Rest and recovery, while important components of any training regimen to prevent injury and promote muscle recovery, are not the primary focus during a strength block. Instead, the aim is to maximize strength gains through targeted high-intensity resistance exercises and movement patterns that enhance force production.