Train Smarter. Lift Stronger.

Our 6-week powerlifting program is designed by certified strength and conditioning coaches and sports scientists. Small-group coaching, motion analysis feedback, and regular workshops with international experts equip you with the right tools and techniques, reduce injury risk, and drive lasting progress.

the program

What to expect

description

A structured training journey designed to make you stronger, physically and mentally. Over six weeks, you’ll join a small group of lifters and train once a week under expert guidance. This program is open to all levels and focuses on building strength, refining technique, and training with intention.
Each session emphasizes the fundamentals — squat, bench, and deadlift — with progression, coaching, and community built in.

details

Location: HSG, Halle 3
Dates: April 25 – May 30, 2025 (Fridays)
Participants: Max. 9
Fee: CHF 20 (students), CHF 30 (staff/alumni)
Coach: Javier Alvarado
No Experience Required

Meet your coach

Javier Alvarado

With over a decade of experience in strength and functional training, our coach brings deep knowledge, passion, and precision to every session. From a background in multiple sports to becoming a certified trainer in 2014, their mission is simple: to help you move better, train smarter, and grow stronger — every day.

what’s included

weekly GROUP TRAINING

Each session builds on the foundation of the last, using strategically calibrated volume and intensity targets that progress week by week. This structured approach ensures steady improvements in strength, technique, and endurance while helping you develop the knowledge and confidence to manage your own training over time. Every week brings new challenges designed to move you forward — both inside and beyond the gym.

what to expect each week:

Real-Time
Coaching

Receive immediate technical feedback during every session — refining movement patterns, maximizing performance, and accelerating progress toward your goals.

Progressive
Programming

Advance systematically through training cycles that increase strength, refine skill, and develop resilience. Each phase is designed to layer intensity and complexity in a way that builds long-term success.

Injury Prevention
Strategies

Master movement mechanics and recovery protocols that minimize injury risk and support healthy progression. Enhance mobility, build joint stability, and create a stronger, more resilient foundation.

Mental Resilience
Training

Strengthen focus, confidence, and discipline through structured challenges that prepare you to excel under pressure. Build the mental toughness needed for sustainable progress inside and beyond the gym.

Expert-Led
Guidance

Train under university-certified coaches who personalize every session to your goals, needs, and evolving performance. Benefit from science-based methods tailored to maximize your long-term results.

Long-Term Technique
Development

Master fundamental lifts with precision and learn how to structure progressive cycles for sustainable strength growth. Build a technical foundation that empowers you to train smarter for life.

The space where we train, connect, and grow.

Located at HSG Hall 3, University of St. Gallen

schedule preview

DATETIMEFOCUS
April 25, 202512:15 – 13:45Squat Technique and Mobility Foundations: Developing Positioning, Depth, and Stability
May 2, 202512:15 – 13:45Bench Press Mechanics and Optimization: Building Strong Setups, Bar Paths, and Pressing Efficiency 
May 9, 202512:15 – 13:45Deadlift Form and Bracing Strategies: Enhancing Tension, Positioning, and Pulling Mechanics 
May 16, 202512:15 – 13:45Squat, Bench & Deadlift Progressions: Load Management and Technique Refinement 
May 23, 202512:15 – 13:45Strength Progressions: Managing Load, Technique Under Fatigue
May 30, 202512:15 – 13:45Performance Review, Goal Setting, and Personalized Workout Plan

Discover Your Inner Strength

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