Program Description
To build strength
Program Overview
- LevelAdvanced
- GoalPowerlifting
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length6 weeks
- Time Per Workout90 minutes
- CreatedJul 26, 2024 09:28
- Last EditedJun 18, 2025 08:52

Summary
Get ready to push through the resistance with "I don’t wanna… but I’m gonna," a 6-week program designed to ignite your motivation and build strength. Committing to four days a week, you'll tackle a mix of barbell, dumbbell, and machine exercises that focus on major muscle groups, including back, chest, and arms. Each session is structured to progressively challenge you, ensuring you build muscle and endurance while overcoming those "I don’t wanna" moments. Equip yourself with a full gym and prepare to transform your mindset and physique!
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
1
6 reps
5 reps
3 reps
2 reps
1 reps
1 reps
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
RPE 9.5
RPE 10
2
Lat Pulldown (Single Arm)
3
12 reps
RPE 9
3
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 9
4
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
8 reps
RPE 9
5
Pendlay Row
3
8 reps
RPE 9
6
Pull-Up (Weighted)
2
AMRAP
RPE 9
7
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
1
1
1
40 reps
30 reps
20 reps
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
1
6 reps
5 reps
3 reps
2 reps
1 reps
1 reps
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
RPE 9.5
RPE 10
2
Lat Pulldown (Single Arm)
3
12 reps
RPE 9
3
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 9
4
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
8 reps
RPE 9
5
Pendlay Row
3
8 reps
RPE 9
6
Pull-Up (Weighted)
2
AMRAP
RPE 9
7
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
1
1
1
40 reps
30 reps
20 reps
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
1
6 reps
5 reps
3 reps
2 reps
1 reps
1 reps
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
RPE 9.5
RPE 10
2
Lat Pulldown (Single Arm)
3
12 reps
RPE 9
3
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 9
4
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
8 reps
RPE 9
5
Pendlay Row
3
8 reps
RPE 9
6
Pull-Up (Weighted)
2
AMRAP
RPE 9
7
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
1
1
1
40 reps
30 reps
20 reps
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
1
6 reps
5 reps
3 reps
2 reps
1 reps
1 reps
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
RPE 9.5
RPE 10
2
Lat Pulldown (Single Arm)
3
12 reps
RPE 9
3
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 9
4
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
8 reps
RPE 9
5
Pendlay Row
3
8 reps
RPE 9
6
Pull-Up (Weighted)
2
AMRAP
RPE 9
7
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
1
1
1
40 reps
30 reps
20 reps
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
1
6 reps
5 reps
3 reps
2 reps
1 reps
1 reps
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
RPE 9.5
RPE 10
2
Lat Pulldown (Single Arm)
3
12 reps
RPE 9
3
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 9
4
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
8 reps
RPE 9
5
Pendlay Row
3
8 reps
RPE 9
6
Pull-Up (Weighted)
2
AMRAP
RPE 9
7
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
1
1
1
40 reps
30 reps
20 reps
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
1
6 reps
5 reps
3 reps
2 reps
1 reps
1 reps
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
RPE 9.5
RPE 10
2
Lat Pulldown (Single Arm)
3
12 reps
RPE 9
3
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 9
4
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
8 reps
RPE 9
5
Pendlay Row
3
8 reps
RPE 9
6
Pull-Up (Weighted)
2
AMRAP
RPE 9
7
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
1
1
1
40 reps
30 reps
20 reps
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
1
8 reps
6 reps
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
1 reps
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
RPE 9.5
RPE 10
2
Single Arm Incline Bench Press
3
8 reps
RPE 9
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
8 reps
RPE 9
4
Bench Press (Close Grip)
1
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
5
Push Up (Weighted)
1
AMRAP
RPE 9
6
Skull Crusher
3
12 reps
RPE 9
7
Reverse Tricep Pull Down
1
1
1
40 reps
30 reps
20 reps
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
1
8 reps
6 reps
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
1 reps
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
RPE 9.5
RPE 10
2
Single Arm Incline Bench Press
3
8 reps
RPE 9
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
8 reps
RPE 9
4
Bench Press (Close Grip)
1
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
5
Push Up (Weighted)
1
AMRAP
RPE 9
6
Skull Crusher
3
12 reps
RPE 9
7
Reverse Tricep Pull Down
1
1
1
40 reps
30 reps
20 reps
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
1
8 reps
6 reps
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
1 reps
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
RPE 9.5
RPE 10
2
Single Arm Incline Bench Press
3
8 reps
RPE 9
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
8 reps
RPE 9
4
Bench Press (Close Grip)
1
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
5
Push Up (Weighted)
1
AMRAP
RPE 9
6
Skull Crusher
3
12 reps
RPE 9
7
Reverse Tricep Pull Down
1
1
1
40 reps
30 reps
20 reps
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
1
8 reps
6 reps
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
1 reps
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
RPE 9.5
RPE 10
2
Single Arm Incline Bench Press
3
8 reps
RPE 9
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
8 reps
RPE 9
4
Bench Press (Close Grip)
1
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
5
Push Up (Weighted)
1
AMRAP
RPE 9
6
Skull Crusher
3
12 reps
RPE 9
7
Reverse Tricep Pull Down
1
1
1
40 reps
30 reps
20 reps
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
1
8 reps
6 reps
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
1 reps
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
RPE 9.5
RPE 10
2
Single Arm Incline Bench Press
3
8 reps
RPE 9
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
8 reps
RPE 9
4
Bench Press (Close Grip)
1
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
5
Push Up (Weighted)
1
AMRAP
RPE 9
6
Skull Crusher
3
12 reps
RPE 9
7
Reverse Tricep Pull Down
1
1
1
40 reps
30 reps
20 reps
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
1
8 reps
6 reps
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
1 reps
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
RPE 9.5
RPE 10
2
Single Arm Incline Bench Press
3
8 reps
RPE 9
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
8 reps
RPE 9
4
Bench Press (Close Grip)
1
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
5
Push Up (Weighted)
1
AMRAP
RPE 9
6
Skull Crusher
3
12 reps
RPE 9
7
Reverse Tricep Pull Down
1
1
1
40 reps
30 reps
20 reps
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
1
9 reps
7 reps
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
1 reps
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
RPE 9.5
RPE 10
2
Seated Good Morning
3
8 reps
RPE 9
3
Single Leg Romanian Deadlift
3
8 reps
RPE 9
4
Split Squat Front Foot Elevated (Smith Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 9
5
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 9
6A
Sumo Squat
3
8 reps
RPE 9
6B
Leg Curl
3
8 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
1
9 reps
7 reps
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
1 reps
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
RPE 9.5
RPE 10
2
Seated Good Morning
3
8 reps
RPE 9
3
Single Leg Romanian Deadlift
3
8 reps
RPE 9
4
Split Squat Front Foot Elevated (Smith Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 9
5
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 9
6A
Sumo Squat
3
8 reps
RPE 9
6B
Leg Curl
3
8 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
1
9 reps
7 reps
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
1 reps
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
RPE 9.5
RPE 10
2
Seated Good Morning
3
8 reps
RPE 9
3
Single Leg Romanian Deadlift
3
8 reps
RPE 9
4
Split Squat Front Foot Elevated (Smith Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 9
5
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 9
6A
Sumo Squat
3
8 reps
RPE 9
6B
Leg Curl
3
8 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
1
9 reps
7 reps
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
1 reps
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
RPE 9.5
RPE 10
2
Seated Good Morning
3
8 reps
RPE 9
3
Single Leg Romanian Deadlift
3
8 reps
RPE 9
4
Split Squat Front Foot Elevated (Smith Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 9
5
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 9
6A
Sumo Squat
3
8 reps
RPE 9
6B
Leg Curl
3
8 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
1
9 reps
7 reps
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
1 reps
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
RPE 9.5
RPE 10
2
Seated Good Morning
3
8 reps
RPE 9
3
Single Leg Romanian Deadlift
3
8 reps
RPE 9
4
Split Squat Front Foot Elevated (Smith Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 9
5
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 9
6A
Sumo Squat
3
8 reps
RPE 9
6B
Leg Curl
3
8 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
1
9 reps
7 reps
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
1 reps
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
RPE 9.5
RPE 10
2
Seated Good Morning
3
8 reps
RPE 9
3
Single Leg Romanian Deadlift
3
8 reps
RPE 9
4
Split Squat Front Foot Elevated (Smith Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 9
5
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 9
6A
Sumo Squat
3
8 reps
RPE 9
6B
Leg Curl
3
8 reps
RPE 9
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
1
1
1
8 reps
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
2
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
2
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
3A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
7 reps
RPE 9
3B
Front Raise
4
7 reps
RPE 9
3C
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4
7 reps
RPE 9
4
Upright Row (Cable)
3
8 reps
RPE 9
5
Single Arm Shoulder Press
3
7 reps
RPE 9
6A
Shrug (Trap Bar)
2
15 reps
RPE 9
6B
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
2
2 reps
RPE 9
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
1
1
1
8 reps
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
2
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
2
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
3A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
7 reps
RPE 9
3B
Front Raise
4
7 reps
RPE 9
3C
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4
7 reps
RPE 9
4
Upright Row (Cable)
3
8 reps
RPE 9
5
Single Arm Shoulder Press
3
7 reps
RPE 9
6A
Shrug (Trap Bar)
2
15 reps
RPE 9
6B
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
2
2 reps
RPE 9
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
1
1
1
8 reps
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
2
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
2
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
3A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
7 reps
RPE 9
3B
Front Raise
4
7 reps
RPE 9
3C
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4
7 reps
RPE 9
4
Upright Row (Cable)
3
8 reps
RPE 9
5
Single Arm Shoulder Press
3
7 reps
RPE 9
6A
Shrug (Trap Bar)
2
15 reps
RPE 9
6B
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
2
2 reps
RPE 9
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
1
1
1
8 reps
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
2
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
2
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
3A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
7 reps
RPE 9
3B
Front Raise
4
7 reps
RPE 9
3C
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4
7 reps
RPE 9
4
Upright Row (Cable)
3
8 reps
RPE 9
5
Single Arm Shoulder Press
3
7 reps
RPE 9
6A
Shrug (Trap Bar)
2
15 reps
RPE 9
6B
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
2
2 reps
RPE 9
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
1
1
1
8 reps
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
2
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
2
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
3A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
7 reps
RPE 9
3B
Front Raise
4
7 reps
RPE 9
3C
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4
7 reps
RPE 9
4
Upright Row (Cable)
3
8 reps
RPE 9
5
Single Arm Shoulder Press
3
7 reps
RPE 9
6A
Shrug (Trap Bar)
2
15 reps
RPE 9
6B
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
2
2 reps
RPE 9
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
1
1
1
8 reps
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
2
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
2
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
3A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
7 reps
RPE 9
3B
Front Raise
4
7 reps
RPE 9
3C
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4
7 reps
RPE 9
4
Upright Row (Cable)
3
8 reps
RPE 9
5
Single Arm Shoulder Press
3
7 reps
RPE 9
6A
Shrug (Trap Bar)
2
15 reps
RPE 9
6B
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
2
2 reps
RPE 9
Week 1
1 / 6 Weeks
Day 1
1
Deadlift (Barbell)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
6 Reps
5 Reps
3 Reps
2 Reps
1 Reps
1 Reps
@7.5
@8
@8.5
@9
@9.5
@10
2
Lat Pulldown (Single Arm)3 Sets
12 Reps
@9
3
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)3 Sets
8 Reps
@9
4
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown3 Sets
8 Reps
@9
5
Pendlay Row3 Sets
8 Reps
@9
6
Pull-Up (Weighted)2 Sets
AMRAP
@9
7
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
40 Reps
30 Reps
20 Reps
@9
@9
@9
Day 2
1
Bench Press (Barbell)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
8 Reps
6 Reps
5 Reps
3 Reps
1 Reps
1 Reps
@7.5
@8
@8.5
@9
@9.5
@10
2
Single Arm Incline Bench Press3 Sets
8 Reps
@9
3
Chest Fly (Cable)3 Sets
8 Reps
@9
4
Bench Press (Close Grip)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
12 Reps
10 Reps
8 Reps
@9
@9
@9
5
Push Up (Weighted)1 Set
AMRAP
@9
6
Skull Crusher3 Sets
12 Reps
@9
7
Reverse Tricep Pull Down1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
40 Reps
30 Reps
20 Reps
@9
@9
@9
Day 3
1
Squat (Barbell)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
9 Reps
7 Reps
5 Reps
3 Reps
1 Reps
1 Reps
@7.5
@8
@8.5
@9
@9.5
@10
2
Seated Good Morning3 Sets
8 Reps
@9
3
Single Leg Romanian Deadlift3 Sets
8 Reps
@9
4
Split Squat Front Foot Elevated (Smith Machine)3 Sets
12 Reps
@9
5
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)3 Sets
8 Reps
@9
6A
Sumo Squat3 Sets
8 Reps
@9
6B
Leg Curl3 Sets
8 Reps
@9
Day 4
1
Trap Bar Deadlift1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
8 Reps
6 Reps
4 Reps
2 Reps
@9
@9
@9
@9
2
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)1 Set
1 Set
2 Sets
12 Reps
10 Reps
8 Reps
@9
@9
@9
3A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)4 Sets
7 Reps
@9
3B
Front Raise4 Sets
7 Reps
@9
3C
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)4 Sets
7 Reps
@9
4
Upright Row (Cable)3 Sets
8 Reps
@9
5
Single Arm Shoulder Press3 Sets
7 Reps
@9
6A
Shrug (Trap Bar)2 Sets
15 Reps
@9
6B
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)2 Sets
2 Reps
@9