North Star Theory

Guides

Practical training guides.

An 8-week beginner strength plan, and free tools to try first.
See the Beginner Strength plan Try the free workout
How levels, routes and stages work

Paid plan

Planned price

£14.99

NST Beginner Strength Plan - 8 Weeks

Eight weeks of structured full-body strength training, in three equipment routes.

Preview available. Review is still pending.

  • Length 8 weeks
  • Sessions 3 a week
  • Session length 35-55 minutes

3 routes, by equipment

  • StarterHousehold items
  • BeginnerA pair of dumbbells, or a basic gym
  • ProgressionFull gym: barbell, safety rack, flat and incline benches, dumbbells

Planned one-time price. Not a subscription.

Foundation, Build and Performance are in development. No date is promised.

Compare the stages

Free to try

  • Free workout

    Workout of the Week

    A complete workout, not a disguised advert.

    • 20-30 minutes
    • 3 exercises
    • Easier and harder options

  • Free planner

    Recovery Routine Builder

    Plan a simple recovery week. No account, checkout or email form.

    • Early preview
    • Runs in your browser

  • Exercise library

    Find an exercise

    Every exercise from the free workout and the plan's sample, searchable in one place.

    • 5 exercises
    • First release

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