www.coachsteer.com presents an overview of the Circular Strength Training system's approach to building effective and efficient programing, the Training Hierarchy Pyramid (THP)

1. “
Remove the big slabs
first with a saw
(GPP), then the
smaller chunks with
the hammer and
chisel (SPP) to get the
general form,
followed by smaller
hammers and smaller
chisels (A/SPP) to get
the specific shape,
and finally the fine
sanding and filing
(MEP) to get the final
details.

2. “
...I try to dissect the essential
features of the sport, event,
team and athlete to find the
point of departure.
”
- Coach Scott Sonnon

3. General Physical
Preparedness

4. “
GPP is the BASE of all solid
training because without
this level of readiness, the
mind and body cannot
effectively absorb
”
specificity.
- Coach Scott Sonnon

5. Specific Physical
Preparedness