Finishing physical therapy is a milestone — but it's not the finish line. The Back & Core Rebuild is a 12-week, evidence-informed strength program designed for people who have completed PT for low back pain and are ready to keep building.
Created by Dr. Tom Kent, PT, DPT, this program takes the guesswork out of what to do next. Every session is structured, progressive, and built around the movements and principles used in clinical low back pain rehabilitation — so you can train with confidence, not fear.
What's inside:
12 weeks of programming across 3 progressive phases — Stability & Motor Control, Strength, and Power & Load Tolerance
4 training days per week, each fitting on a single page
Full coaching notes for every exercise explaining exactly what to do and why
Progressive cardio prescription built into every phase
Phase readiness checklists so you know when it's safe to advance
A clear pain management guide and flare-up protocol
Exercise substitutions for every major piece of equipment
Full exercise tracking sheets to log weights, RPE, and progress across all 12 weeks
An evidence-informed foundations page with references
Who this is for: This program is for active adults who have recently completed physical therapy for non-specific or mechanical low back pain and have been cleared for independent exercise. It is not a beginner program — it assumes some familiarity with a gym environment and builds systematically from bodyweight movements to barbell loading over 12 weeks.
Who this is not for: This program is not appropriate for people with worsening neurological symptoms, active radiculopathy, recent surgery, fracture, or other serious spinal pathology. If you are unsure, consult your PT or physician before purchasing.
Equipment needed: Barbell, trap bar (or dumbbells), cable machine, dumbbells, resistance bands, foam roller, bench, and a back extension machine or GHD. Substitutions are provided for most equipment.
This program is a digital PDF download. All sales are final — see our refund policy for details.
Finishing physical therapy is a milestone — but it's not the finish line. The Back & Core Rebuild is a 12-week, evidence-informed strength program designed for people who have completed PT for low back pain and are ready to keep building.
Created by Dr. Tom Kent, PT, DPT, this program takes the guesswork out of what to do next. Every session is structured, progressive, and built around the movements and principles used in clinical low back pain rehabilitation — so you can train with confidence, not fear.
What's inside:
12 weeks of programming across 3 progressive phases — Stability & Motor Control, Strength, and Power & Load Tolerance
4 training days per week, each fitting on a single page
Full coaching notes for every exercise explaining exactly what to do and why
Progressive cardio prescription built into every phase
Phase readiness checklists so you know when it's safe to advance
A clear pain management guide and flare-up protocol
Exercise substitutions for every major piece of equipment
Full exercise tracking sheets to log weights, RPE, and progress across all 12 weeks
An evidence-informed foundations page with references
Who this is for: This program is for active adults who have recently completed physical therapy for non-specific or mechanical low back pain and have been cleared for independent exercise. It is not a beginner program — it assumes some familiarity with a gym environment and builds systematically from bodyweight movements to barbell loading over 12 weeks.
Who this is not for: This program is not appropriate for people with worsening neurological symptoms, active radiculopathy, recent surgery, fracture, or other serious spinal pathology. If you are unsure, consult your PT or physician before purchasing.
Equipment needed: Barbell, trap bar (or dumbbells), cable machine, dumbbells, resistance bands, foam roller, bench, and a back extension machine or GHD. Substitutions are provided for most equipment.
This program is a digital PDF download. All sales are final — see our refund policy for details.