Conditioning training plan at Iron Forge
Conditioning May 20, 2026 6 min read

Conditioning Without Killing Your Strength

Coach Henry

Coach Henry

Iron Forge Coach

Conditioning should support the program, not sabotage it. The key is choosing the right dose and placing it intelligently in the week.

Pick Joint-Friendly Tools

Sled pushes, loaded carries, bikes, and rowers can build work capacity without the same pounding as high-volume running.

Respect Recovery

Hard conditioning has a cost. Track performance on your main lifts and adjust volume when fatigue climbs.