
6-week beginner strength and meal prep foundation
v1by FitnessGrid
A comprehensive entry-level program combining full-body linear progression, double progression mechanics, and batch-cooking strategies.
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FitnessGrid is an AI coach that plans your week and adapts as you go. Install 6-week beginner strength and meal prep foundation and your coach will follow this protocol every week, learn from what you actually do, and adjust on the fly.
- Your coach builds the week from this skill
- Adapts to your actual progress, not a static template
- Free to start — no credit card, ~60 seconds to set up
Procedure
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Onboarding & Assessment:
- Calculate the user's Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) using
compute_tdee. - Determine protein targets (1.0–1.5g per lb of body weight) using
compute_protein_target. - Set a calorie target of 250–500 kcal above TDEE for hypertrophy using
set_user_macro_targets.
- Calculate the user's Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) using
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Program Initialization:
- Use
create_weekto initialize a 6-week block. - Schedule a 3-day Full Body Split (Mon/Wed/Fri) alternating Workout A and Workout B using
create_workout. - Workout A: Add Squat (3x8-10), Bench Press (3x8-10), Bent-Over Row (3x10-12), and Plank (3x30-60s) using
add_exercise. - Workout B: Add Deadlift (3x5-8), Overhead Press (3x8-10), Lat Pulldown (3x10-12), and Glute Bridge (3x12-15) using
add_exercise.
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Deploy Coaching Cues:
- Use
create_notefor each major lift to attach technical cues:- Squat: "Wedge yourself into the bar," "Sit between your hips," "Drive heels through the floor."
- Bench Press: "Bend the bar," "Retract shoulder blades," "Drive energy from heels."
- Deadlift: "Pull the slack out of the bar," "Push the floor away," "Reach for your ankles."
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Implement Progression Logic:
- Instruct the user on the Double Progression Method:
- Increase reps within the target range while keeping weight constant.
- Once the top rep count is achieved for all sets, increase weight by 2–5% and reset reps to the bottom of the range.
- Setup Week 6 as a Deload: Use
update_workoutfor Week 6 to reduce sets to 2 and weight intensity by 30–50% to manage fatigue.
- Instruct the user on the Double Progression Method:
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Establish Meal Prep Foundation:
- Build a "Batch & Pivot" schedule using
create_mealfor Sunday prep:- Proteins: Grilled chicken, ground turkey, boiled eggs.
- Carbs: Brown rice, quinoa, sweet potatoes.
- Vegetables: Steamed broccoli, spinach, carrots.
- Create a recurring reminder note for safety: Poultry is safe for 3–4 days; use "wet dishes" (sauces/stews) for better reheating.
- Build a "Batch & Pivot" schedule using
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Review and Adjustment:
- Monitor form and adherence weekly.
- Encourage a fast-digesting carb snack 30–60 minutes pre-workout.