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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Bullmastiff is Alex Bromley's popular intermediate program from his book, BASE STRENGTH: Program Design Blueprint.

Bullmastiff uses all 4 big movements and follows them up with a developmental variation for the opposite movement and then general bodybuilding work. The program has a base phase (9 weeks) and peak phase (9 weeks) based on a 3-week wave progression.

Read more about the program below for an overview and progression guidelines.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

  • Level
    Intermediate
  • Goal
    Powerbuilding, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding
  • Equipment
    Full Gym
  • Program Length
    19 weeks
  • Days Per Week
    4 days
  • Time Per Workout
    75 minutes
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WEEK 1
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WEEK 19
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
1
6 reps
6+ reps
65%
65%
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 6
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
12-15 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
2
12-15 reps
-
5
Leg Extension
2
12-15 reps
-
6
Cable Crunch
2
12-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
1
6 reps
6+ reps
65%
65%
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
4
12 reps
RPE 7
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
5
Leg Extension
3
12-15 reps
-
6
Cable Crunch
3
12-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
1
6 reps
6+ reps
65%
65%
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
5
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
4
12-15 reps
-
5
Leg Extension
4
12-15 reps
-
6
Cable Crunch
4
12-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
1
5 reps
5+ reps
70%
70%
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 6
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
3
10-12 reps
-
5
Leg Extension
3
10-12 reps
-
6
Cable Crunch
3
10-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
1
5 reps
5+ reps
70%
70%
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 7
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
4
10-12 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
4
10-12 reps
-
5
Leg Extension
4
10-12 reps
-
6
Cable Crunch
4
10-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
1
5 reps
5+ reps
70%
70%
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
5
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
5
10-12 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
5
10-12 reps
-
5
Leg Extension
5
10-12 reps
-
6
Cable Crunch
5
10-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
1
4 reps
4+ reps
75%
75%
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 6
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
4
8-10 reps
-
5
Leg Extension
4
8-10 reps
-
6
Cable Crunch
4
8-10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
1
4 reps
4+ reps
75%
75%
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 7
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
5
8-10 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
5
8-10 reps
-
5
Leg Extension
5
8-10 reps
-
6
Cable Crunch
5
8-10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
1
4 reps
4+ reps
75%
75%
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
5
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
6
8-10 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
6
8-10 reps
-
5
Leg Extension
6
8-10 reps
-
6
Cable Crunch
6
8-10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
1
3 reps
3+ reps
80%
80%
2
Deadlift (Paused)
4
6 reps
RPE 6
3
Front Squat (Barbell)
4
6 reps
RPE 6
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
1
3 reps
3+ reps
80%
80%
2
Deadlift (Paused)
3
6 reps
RPE 7
3
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 7
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
3+ reps
80%
2
Deadlift (Paused)
2
6 reps
RPE 8
3
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
6 reps
RPE 8
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
1
2 reps
2+ reps
85%
85%
2
Deadlift (Paused)
4
5 reps
RPE 6
3
Front Squat (Barbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 6
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
1
2 reps
2+ reps
85%
85%
2
Deadlift (Paused)
3
5 reps
RPE 7
3
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
5 reps
RPE 7
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
2+ reps
85%
2
Deadlift (Paused)
2
5 reps
RPE 8
3
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
5 reps
RPE 8
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
1
1 reps
1+ reps
90%
90%
2
Deadlift (Paused)
4
4 reps
RPE 6
3
Front Squat (Barbell)
4
4 reps
RPE 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
1
1 reps
1+ reps
90%
90%
2
Deadlift (Paused)
3
4 reps
RPE 7
3
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
4 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1+ reps
90%
2
Deadlift (Paused)
2
4 reps
RPE 8
3
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
4 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deload SBD
1
1 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
1
6 reps
6+ reps
65%
65%
2
Tempo Overhead Press
3
12 reps
RPE 6
3
Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
12-15 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
2
12-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
1
6 reps
6+ reps
65%
65%
2
Tempo Overhead Press
4
12 reps
RPE 7
3
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
1
6 reps
6+ reps
65%
65%
2
Tempo Overhead Press
5
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Tricep Extension (Cable)
4
12-15 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
1
5 reps
5+ reps
70%
70%
2
Tempo Overhead Press
3
10 reps
RPE 6
3
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
1
5 reps
5+ reps
70%
70%
2
Tempo Overhead Press
4
10 reps
RPE 7
3
Tricep Extension (Cable)
4
10-12 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
4
10-12 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4
10-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
1
5 reps
5+ reps
70%
70%
2
Tempo Overhead Press
5
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Tricep Extension (Cable)
5
10-12 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
5
10-12 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
5
10-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
1
4 reps
4+ reps
75%
75%
2
Tempo Overhead Press
3
8 reps
RPE 6
3
Tricep Extension (Cable)
4
8-10 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
1
4 reps
4+ reps
75%
75%
2
Tempo Overhead Press
4
8 reps
RPE 7
3
Tricep Extension (Cable)
5
8-10 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
5
8-10 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
5
8-10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
1
4 reps
4+ reps
75%
75%
2
Tempo Overhead Press
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Tricep Extension (Cable)
6
8-10 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
6
8-10 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
6
8-10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
1
3 reps
3+ reps
80%
80%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
6 reps
RPE 6
3
Spoto Press
4
6 reps
RPE 6
4
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
1
3 reps
3+ reps
80%
80%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 7
3
Spoto Press
3
6 reps
RPE 7
4
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
3+ reps
80%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
6 reps
RPE 8
3
Spoto Press
2
6 reps
RPE 8
4
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
1
2 reps
2+ reps
85%
85%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 6
3
Spoto Press
4
5 reps
RPE 6
4
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
1
2 reps
2+ reps
85%
85%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5 reps
RPE 7
3
Spoto Press
3
5 reps
RPE 7
4
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
2+ reps
85%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
5 reps
RPE 8
3
Spoto Press
2
5 reps
RPE 8
4
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
1
1 reps
1+ reps
90%
90%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
4 reps
RPE 6
3
Spoto Press
4
4 reps
RPE 6
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
1
1 reps
1+ reps
90%
90%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
4 reps
RPE 7
3
Spoto Press
3
4 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1+ reps
90%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
4 reps
RPE 8
3
Spoto Press
2
4 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1 reps
-
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1 reps
-
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
1
6 reps
6+ reps
65%
65%
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 6
3
Lat Pulldown
2
12-15 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
2
12-15 reps
-
5
Leg Extension
2
12-15 reps
-
6
Cable Crunch
2
12-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
1
6 reps
6+ reps
65%
65%
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
4
12 reps
RPE 7
3
Lat Pulldown
3
12-15 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
5
Leg Extension
3
12-15 reps
-
6
Cable Crunch
3
12-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
1
6 reps
6+ reps
65%
65%
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
5
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Lat Pulldown
4
12-15 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
4
12-15 reps
-
5
Leg Extension
4
12-15 reps
-
6
Cable Crunch
4
12-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
4
1
5 reps
5+ reps
70%
70%
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 6
3
Lat Pulldown
3
10-12 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
3
10-12 reps
-
5
Leg Extension
3
10-12 reps
-
6
Cable Crunch
3
10-12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
4
1
5 reps
5+ reps
70%
70%
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 7
3
Lat Pulldown
4
10-12 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
4
10-12 reps
-
5
Leg Extension
4
10-12 reps
-
6
Cable Crunch
4
10-12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
4
1
5 reps
5+ reps
70%
70%
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
5
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Lat Pulldown
5
10-12 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
5
10-12 reps
-
5
Leg Extension
5
10-12 reps
-
6
Cable Crunch
5
10-12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
1
4 reps
4+ reps
75%
75%
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 6
3
Lat Pulldown
4
8-10 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
4
8-10 reps
-
5
Leg Extension
4
8-10 reps
-
6
Cable Crunch
4
8-10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
1
4 reps
4+ reps
75%
75%
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 7
3
Lat Pulldown
5
8-10 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
5
8-10 reps
-
5
Leg Extension
5
8-10 reps
-
6
Cable Crunch
5
8-10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
1
4 reps
4+ reps
75%
75%
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Lat Pulldown
6
8-10 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
6
8-10 reps
-
5
Leg Extension
6
8-10 reps
-
6
Cable Crunch
6
8-10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
4
1
3 reps
3+ reps
80%
80%
2
Box Squat (Barbell)
4
6 reps
RPE 6
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
4
6 reps
RPE 6
4
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
2
1
3 reps
3+ reps
80%
80%
2
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 7
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 7
4
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
3+ reps
80%
2
Box Squat (Barbell)
2
6 reps
RPE 8
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
2
6 reps
RPE 8
4
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
4
1
2 reps
2+ reps
85%
85%
2
Box Squat (Barbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 6
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 6
4
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
2
1
2 reps
2+ reps
85%
85%
2
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5 reps
RPE 7
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
5 reps
RPE 7
4
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
2+ reps
85%
2
Box Squat (Barbell)
2
5 reps
RPE 8
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
2
5 reps
RPE 8
4
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
4
1
1 reps
1+ reps
90%
90%
2
Box Squat (Barbell)
4
4 reps
RPE 6
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
4
4 reps
RPE 6
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
2
1
1 reps
1+ reps
90%
90%
2
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
4 reps
RPE 7
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
4 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1+ reps
90%
2
Box Squat (Barbell)
2
4 reps
RPE 8
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
2
4 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
No exercises added to this day
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
1
6 reps
6+ reps
65%
65%
2
Spoto Press
3
12 reps
RPE 6
3
Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
12-15 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
2
12-15 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
1
6 reps
6+ reps
65%
65%
2
Spoto Press
4
12 reps
RPE 7
3
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
1
6 reps
6+ reps
65%
65%
2
Spoto Press
5
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Tricep Extension (Cable)
4
12-15 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
1
5 reps
5+ reps
70%
70%
2
Spoto Press
3
10 reps
RPE 6
3
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
1
5 reps
5+ reps
70%
70%
2
Spoto Press
4
10 reps
RPE 7
3
Tricep Extension (Cable)
4
10-12 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
4
10-12 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4
10-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
1
5 reps
5+ reps
70%
70%
2
Spoto Press
5
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Tricep Extension (Cable)
5
10-12 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
5
10-12 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
5
10-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
5
1
4 reps
4+ reps
75%
75%
2
Spoto Press
3
8 reps
RPE 6
3
Tricep Extension (Cable)
4
8-10 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
5
1
4 reps
4+ reps
75%
75%
2
Spoto Press
4
8 reps
RPE 7
3
Tricep Extension (Cable)
5
8-10 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
5
8-10 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
5
8-10 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
5
1
4 reps
4+ reps
75%
75%
2
Spoto Press
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Tricep Extension (Cable)
6
8-10 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
6
8-10 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
6
8-10 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
1
3 reps
3+ reps
80%
80%
2
Floor Press (Barbell)
4
6 reps
RPE 6
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
6 reps
RPE 6
4
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
1
3 reps
3+ reps
80%
80%
2
Floor Press (Barbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 7
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 7
4
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
3+ reps
80%
2
Floor Press (Barbell)
2
6 reps
RPE 8
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
6 reps
RPE 8
4
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
1
2 reps
2+ reps
85%
85%
2
Floor Press (Barbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 6
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 6
4
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
1
2 reps
2+ reps
85%
85%
2
Floor Press (Barbell)
3
5 reps
RPE 7
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5 reps
RPE 7
4
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
2+ reps
85%
2
Floor Press (Barbell)
2
5 reps
RPE 8
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
5 reps
RPE 8
4
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
1
1 reps
1+ reps
90%
90%
2
Floor Press (Barbell)
4
4 reps
RPE 6
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
4 reps
RPE 6
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
1
1 reps
1+ reps
90%
90%
2
Floor Press (Barbell)
3
4 reps
RPE 7
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
4 reps
RPE 7
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
1+ reps
90%
2
Floor Press (Barbell)
2
4 reps
RPE 8
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
4 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
No exercises added to this day
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING(497 ratings)
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4.40 / 5
Joseph ParagoneAge 52, Man
2 days ago
11 weeks complete
4 years of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Marginal modifications
I really like the structure of the progressions. It challenges you in different ways so it never leaves you bored or feeling stuck. The base and build up phases can be brutal at first but once you get through them your astounded at how much easier the volume becomes. I do this in a garage gym with no machines and I am able to get everything in with marginal modifications. I am on week 12 and I can see my rep maxes go up progressively. The weight feels lighter and lighter each session. I am 52 and 4 days a week is very doable even while going heavy. I hope to get my dead to over 315 my squat over 260my press over 125 and my bench over 235
Roy McMichaelAge 45, Man
4 days ago
10 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
Marginal modifications
11 weeks into this and loving it. I've struggled getting my groove back post injury a few years back and this has helped me build a solid base. Yesterday I managed 130kg x 10 on a squat AMRAP which with good A2G form - very happy. Bench and deadlift are making similar progress and I'm moving good numbers again. Physique wise I've definitely added some size and my upper body and quads have grown. I've run the programme alongside a beginners 5k running schedule and it works brilliantly. I'd probably see more progress but I wanted to loose some BF at the same time.

Overview of the weekly split

Day 1
Main lift: Squat
Variation: Deadlift variation
Accessories: Back, ham/quads, abs

Day 2
Main lift: Bench Press
Variation: Overhead Press variation
Accessories: Triceps, biceps, rear delts, rotator cuffs

Day 3
Main lift: Deadlift
Variation: Squat variation
Accessories: Back, ham/quads, abs

Day 4
Main lift: Overhead Press
Variation: Bench Press variation
Accessories: Triceps, biceps, rear delts, rotator cuffs

Mechanics of the Program

Low frequency

  • One main lift per day

  • Allows a lot of recovery

  • Requires high volume and effort

High Volume and High Effort

  • Main lift features sub-max volume followed by an AMRAP set

  • Variation and accessory "volumize" with high rep work

Medium Amount of Exercise Variability

  • Less variation than Conjugate, more than Texas Method

Autoregulated

  • Performance on AMRAP determines weight jump next week

3 week wave structure

  • Weight increases over 3 weeks

  • Sets increase over 3 weeks

  • Weight and volume resets every 4th week

Progression Structure

Bullmastiff operates off of a 3 week wave structure, meaning stress increases each session over a 3 week period before dropping back and building back up. The last set of the main exercise is performed for an AMRAP and that number is used to estimate a weight jump for the following week. This is a method of auto-regulation made famous by Doug Young.

To determine your weight jumps each week for the main lift, add 1% of your 1 rep max for every extra rep you did on last week's AMRAP. For example, If you are working through sets of 6 and performed 10 on the AMRAP, that is 4 extra reps so your weight jump would be 4% of your 1 rep max. If I’m operating off of a 1 rep max of 400lbs, that’s 16lbs (we can safely round down to 15) added to last week's working weight. You'll need to calculate this manually, but it's not hard. This is called autoregulation.