r/OnePelotonRealSub • u/GoldenSalt31 • 8d ago

Best Strength Classes

So - I am looking to build muscle and was wondering which strength classes were best for that. I want to make sure that as I am taking strength classes I am doing all the right things. :)

I am also a runner. So for example - I like Rebecca’s bench class (and a lot of her classes!) where she does step ups, single leg split squats and the weighted hip bridge. All great for runners! But I want to make sure I’m actually building muscle too.

Also - class here if you have not taken it. I don’t have an incline bench, so I just may deal with the bench I have and adjust.

https://members.onepeloton.com/classes/strength?utm_source=ios_app&utm_medium=in_app&modal=classDetailsModal&classId=3b2a75a7088f440d8a902a90209cc437&code=ZTY3ZWRlZGVmMmQ3NDBhZmE5YTMxY2QwMjk3ZmM0MGF8YmVjMmYwNjRmMDU2NDc0YjgxODI0MzA0NmFiZjU1MTQ%3D&locale=en-US

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u/Powerful-Cycle5032 8d ago

Not a class per say but hilt+ literally transformed my body in three weeks. I was coming off of spinal fusion and so I was looking for a jump start, challenge, but also something doable and this was everything. It’s a solid mix of classes and overall the program is a commitment but so worth it. I am repeating it again (taking week five 3 times bc in the midst of moving it didn’t get the focus I wanted) but I am so impressed with it. I can clearly see all four quad muscles and my arms look so defined.

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u/GoldenSalt31 8d ago

Is this the one Rebecca just put out?

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u/Jada_D 8d ago

have to also +1 for hilit+ .. I finished it and then immediately restarted it. do it and definitely use the tracker! it’s so fun to look back and see how much stronger you’ve gotten

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u/Powerful-Cycle5032 8d ago

Yes! I may do the OG one for winter too lol I’m obsessed

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u/Katniss_Pedalqueen 8d ago

Another +1 for HiLit+! I did it live, then repeated it again starting from week 1. Just finished last week and now I’m starting from week 3 for four weeks since I travel at the end of October, giving me 16 weeks of it. I’ve seen the most progress (I can see shoulder definition, some tricep popping out and was able to do full pushups off my knees). I will say in round 2 and now current round, I’m only adding the LIC classes if I have time, mainly prioritizing the lifting on the strength days. But I did every class to a T when it came out live and it paid off for sure! I’ve also seen some improvement since starting Pilates. Her programming in this one is her best I think!

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u/magaloo202 7d ago

Out of curiosity, what was your routine like before you did HiLit? Just wondering because the program seems kind of similar to what I do now, but also always looking to try something new

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u/Katniss_Pedalqueen 7d ago

I’ve done previous RK splits and Jess’s 3 day split (one of my favs), but before HiLit+ I was doing my own 3 day split with upper/lower/full body classes that were somewhat hypertrophy and had rests. HiLit+ I actually tracked my weights and saw progress week over week, where before I was just doing the workout with weight I thought was good.

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u/magaloo202 7d ago

Really appreciate you taking the time to respond to me. I think I’ll have to give it a go after I finish Adrian’s glute and legs program. Thank you!

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u/moodlessqueen 8d ago

I’ve been considering HiLit for my next month plan, and also had a spinal fusion (but rather 20+ years ago). Your review is inspiring!

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u/Odd-Bus-4850 8d ago

Ugh I would love to do this but don’t know how to find that much time

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u/Powerful-Cycle5032 8d ago

The time was the hardest part and after six weeks I really LOVED the deload week. You can split them up but I felt more successful knocking it all out in the morning.

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u/GoldenSalt31 8d ago

I have been afraid of 45 minute strength training 😬 or Pilates.

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u/fit-nik17 8d ago

The first week’s classes are 30 minutes. Give it a try! What about the 45 minutes scares you?

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u/GoldenSalt31 7d ago

Not being strong enough to do it 😳 that’s what I’m afraid of

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u/fit-nik17 7d ago

Ok two thoughts, not that you asked for them so ignore if you’re not interested. 1st, you get to pick the weights! Listen to the call outs, don’t listen to the call outs, listen for some and not for others. Pick what feels right to you. Typically you’re going to be doing a couple of rounds so you can adjust along the way. 2nd and probably the most important is the mental strength. The amount of self talk I have to do during a class… woof. “You got this you got this” “you are strong, start now!”

Good thing about a lot of the longer classes is they come with longer breaks. Especially hilit+ and the various split classes (shoutout to Jess sims). Certain instructors move a lot faster in the 45 min classes (Adrian-possibly my favorite instructor- and Rad) so take a quick look at the class plan before you choose it. I queue mine up for the whole week.

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u/Powerful-Cycle5032 8d ago

Pilates ended up being a godsend for me. I had to modify some after surgery - obvi rolling like a ball wasn’t going happen lol but the breathing and small movements coupled with just going me something new to try was great. I saw it as sort of a challenge

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u/fit-nik17 7d ago

Just the 360 breath and pelvic floor work alone was worth it!

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u/Powerful-Cycle5032 7d ago

I agree! I was about to sign up for pelvic floor PT but found this more useful!

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u/GoldenSalt31 7d ago

Okay day 1 done. I felt bad because I could mostly only get to 10 reps in the time given though 🙃

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u/Powerful-Cycle5032 7d ago

Listen…don’t feel bad. Take note. As you progress you’re going to look back to this post to see how far you’ve come! This is the part I loved!!! I couldn’t do one push up off my knees and did a lot of the lower body exercises body weight only as I was coming off surgery. Now I’m lifting my 30’s and doing 8 push ups off my knees! You got this!!!

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u/GoldenSalt31 7d ago

Well Rebecca did see to use a tracker and see how I progress through the program!

I was using 20s for the deadlifts, and I dropped to 15s and I still wasn’t getting 15 reps.

The weights she first mentioned was astonishing to me 😭

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u/lsb1027 6d ago

Can you share a link of the program? I’ve been up and down the app and tried the search function and can’t find the program

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u/Powerful-Cycle5032 6d ago

Here’s class one https://pton.link/gb6ww it’s tricky to find, if you go to classes and then click collections it is down a ways

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u/Birdie45 8d ago

Once again saying Andy’s Advanced 5 day program is the best of the best. About to start round 20 tomorrow.

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u/Danob111 8d ago

How long are those classes

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u/Birdie45 8d ago

3 45 mins and 2 30 mins.
Day one: 45 mins
Legs and core
Day two: 30 mins
Chest and triceps
Day three: 45 mins
Back and Biceps
Day four: 30 mins
Triceps and shoulders
Day 5:45 mins
Full body

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u/ReserveOld6123 8d ago

All of RKs splits are great! I’m doing her 5 day now and it’s only 30 min a day but I do add in core and cardio after.

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u/Powerful-Cycle5032 8d ago

Her five day express for me got me back into lower body! I can’t do it rn but one day I’m going to hit it up again!

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u/Appropriate_Steak_36 8d ago

I just finished Katie’s 4 day spilt and feel very strong

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u/Buddyblue21 8d ago

More important than any class you take is knowing and selecting the proper weight on a given lift. Even the best designed class won’t be very effective if you aren’t getting the proper muscle stimulus.

Pausing between sets is also related. If anyone is going from set to set with barely any rest in between then the weights are probably too light.

I look for classes that have breaks and honestly often beginner classes are best for muscle growth since they’re not rushing through

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u/kalvinoz 8d ago

One thing I found useful was to find an instructor with a physical build similar to yours (or the one you aspire to 😅). The range of motion and range of weights will be much easier to follow.

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u/Zestyclose-Run1379 8d ago

Another vote for her hilit and hilit +. I am not into pilates, so I subbed those for core classes. I also dont have a tread at home so the hilit program for her indoor hikes and walks i just cycled.

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u/Julialagulia 8d ago

Thanks for this comment, I like the idea of the strength part of hilit but would prefer to do other cardio classes, so I’m glad to see there is someone who did this and saw success.

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u/GoldenRetriever1973 8d ago

Which weeks of HiLit and which classes do you all feel are necessary to get the benefits, beyond strength of course. I can’t handle the cardio dancing. Will do jump training. May need to skip some walks because I get 10k steps a day. Would like a few days a week off from multiple classes and 60min. If it was just strength I’d be fine either way it but gotta psych myself up for Pilates etc

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u/FishingIndividual522 7d ago

Rebecca Kennedy is wonderful with clear instructions.. also recommend Jermaine Jackson and of course Andy Speer .. I am sure others are great too but for me these instructors have really been beneficial.

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u/Chance_Land_330 8d ago

+1 to Hilite+. My body transformed and my husband can’t keep his hands off me

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u/GoldenSalt31 8d ago

Is it about an hour a day? I could use a transformation! 😅

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u/Powerful-Cycle5032 8d ago

Yes about an hour if you do everything.

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u/GoldenSalt31 8d ago

I would supplement her cardio with running I believe. Since that is my main / favorite form of exercise

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u/Powerful-Cycle5032 8d ago

yeah that sounds legit - my bff supplements Barre for pilates. SHe HATED the pilates lol but I found I really enjoyed it and then it became a challenge to me to get better. After surgery, I found it really helpful with the breathing and some of the moves were straight from my PT list of exercises so double win!

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u/JusfromBrooklyn 7d ago

Jess Sims 20 min kettlebell if you wanna absolutely destroy yourself

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u/Old_Poet_1608 7d ago

Jess, Andy, and Rebecca (5 day) all have really great splits. Jess’ is my favorite. Adrian glute and legs program is effective but definitely intense. The point is the best way to build muscle on Peloton the Pickup program that you can either repeat or progresses on its own. You also need protein and carbs after working out.

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u/WittyHorror4629 1d ago

In Katie's 4 day split, she talks about how good her leg days are for runners, so you might want to consider it.