Starting Strength Phase 2
What this template is
Starting Strength Phase 2 introduces power cleans into the workout regimen, replacing deadlifts on alternating workout days. This phase continues the linear progression of weight increases in squats, bench presses, overhead presses, and deadlifts. The addition of power cleans aims to develop explosive power and athleticism. The program structure remains focused on full-body workouts, three times a week, emphasizing compound movements. This phase builds upon the strength and technique foundations laid in Phase 1.
Starting Strength Phase 2 is listed for beginner lifters. Confirm that its volume, frequency, and progression match your current training experience.
Run Starting Strength Phase 2 in KeyLifts
Use the prebuilt schedule with percentage calculations and training-max progression prepared for each session.
Starting Strength Phase 2 Volume Overview
Sets per Week (Main vs Accessory)
3
Weeks
24
Avg Sets/Week
118
Avg Reps/Week
3
Days/Week
Starting Strength Phase 2 Weekly Schedule
Week 1
Day 1
Unspecified exercise
Assistance3 × 5 reps
Unspecified exercise
Assistance3 × 5 reps
Unspecified exercise
Assistance1 × 5 reps
Day 2
Unspecified exercise
Assistance3 × 5 reps
Unspecified exercise
Assistance3 × 5 reps
Unspecified exercise
Assistance3 × 5 reps
Day 3
Unspecified exercise
Assistance3 × 5 reps
Unspecified exercise
Assistance3 × 5 reps
Unspecified exercise
Assistance1 × 5 reps
Week 2
Day 1
Unspecified exercise
Assistance3 × 5 reps
Unspecified exercise
Assistance3 × 5 reps
Unspecified exercise
Assistance3 × 5 reps
Day 2
Unspecified exercise
Assistance3 × 5 reps
Unspecified exercise
Assistance3 × 5 reps
Unspecified exercise
Assistance1 × 5 reps
Day 3
Unspecified exercise
Assistance3 × 5 reps
Unspecified exercise
Assistance3 × 5 reps
Unspecified exercise
Assistance3 × 5 reps
Week 3
Day 1
Unspecified exercise
Assistance3 × 5 reps
Unspecified exercise
Assistance3 × 5 reps
Unspecified exercise
Assistance1 × 5 reps
Day 2
Unspecified exercise
Assistance3 × 5 reps
Unspecified exercise
Assistance3 × 5 reps
Unspecified exercise
Assistance3 × 5 reps
Day 3
Unspecified exercise
Assistance3 × 5 reps
Unspecified exercise
Assistance3 × 5 reps
Unspecified exercise
Assistance1 × 5 reps
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Questions about Starting Strength Phase 2
How long is the Starting Strength Phase 2 program?
Starting Strength Phase 2 is represented here as a 3-week template with 3 training days per week.
What is the main goal of Starting Strength Phase 2?
Starting Strength Phase 2 is categorized for Strength. Its actual results still depend on appropriate loading, recovery, nutrition, and consistent execution.
Who is Starting Strength Phase 2 designed for?
Starting Strength Phase 2 is listed for beginner lifters. Confirm that its volume, frequency, and progression match your current training experience.
How can I track Starting Strength Phase 2?
The KeyLifts version includes the schedule shown below and prepares percentage-based training weights from your training max.