Strength from the ground up.

Strength for Absolute Beginners teaches you the essentials of strength training in 8 weeks.

Nothing more, nothing less.

Learn

Learn 1-2 strength skills each week with detailed instruction videos made by Sarah and Christine.

  • Variations

  • Accessibility considerations

  • Where to “feel it”

…all thoroughly explained so you know exactly what to do. Hypermobile? Chronic pain? Dissociation? Mobility concerns? We got you.

Practice

Each week has specific, simple assignments. Skills build on each other as you progress!

  • Check off your skill practice in the app

  • Practice live with Coach Christine!

  • Optional workouts formed around each week’s skill

Progress

Take what you’ve learned to move with confidence wherever your journey takes you.

  • Mix & match moves to create your own workouts

  • Become a member of PowerUP and continue learning from us!

  • Transition into any strength training program with more confidence

Let’s get strong together.

February 2-March 29

  • Lear how to stack your joints for maximum stability, how to use your feet to stand and walk safely and how to breathe for strength training

  • Find squat variations that work for YOUR body, and practice them! Adjust your feet, hips, depth, and alignment until it feels right.

  • Learn push and pull variations like wall pushups and lat pulldowns, and how to engage the movements so you can “feel it” without pain.

  • Learn how to hinge (and prep for deadlifts), with variations that feel comfortable. Also learn how to stabilize one part of your body while you rotate another, which strengthens ALL your core muscles.

  • Time to add weights! Learn goblet and front rack squat variations, as well as overhead press, chest press, and more.

  • Good morning, deadlift, row, and more - now you can hinge and pull with added load!

  • Spice things up by adding antirotation and balance components to classic strength moves. You’ll never be bored in a plank again!

  • Wrapping up with teaching you how classic strength moves can mix & match seamlessly. Learn simple combinations of your basic strength skills, and enjoy creating your own workouts.

As always, SFAB is a trauma-informed and weight-inclusive program.

While we understand the pressure to conform to societal norms, we do not coach weight loss or aesthetics goals. Instead, we focus on building confidence, one baby step at a time.

We understand strength training can be triggering for a variety of reason, and we provide tools on day 1 to minimize risk and maximize your sense of safety. We recommend you communicate with us frequently so we can support you in working through whatever comes up during the program.