Program Description
Starting from the second week, please add 2.5kg to the instructed percentage and begin the set. Please take maximum care and caution to avoid injury. If you feel pain in your joints, please stop the program and rest.
Program Overview
- LevelAdvanced
- GoalPowerlifting, Bodybuilding, Powerbuilding
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length18 weeks
- Time Per Workout120 minutes
- CreatedSep 02, 2025 11:11
- Last EditedSep 06, 2025 10:32

Summary
Unlock your bench press potential with the Smolov Jr. Bench Program, a comprehensive 18-week journey designed for serious lifters. Committing just four days a week, you'll focus on targeted barbell bench presses, tricep pushdowns, and bodyweight dips to build strength and muscle endurance. With progressive intensity tailored to push your limits, this program is perfect for those ready to take their bench game to the next level. Get ready to transform your upper body and achieve impressive gains!
Muscle Engagement
Front
Back
MuscleSet
Triceps
47.4%
Chest
38%
Front Delts
14.6%
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
WEEK 9
WEEK 10
WEEK 11
WEEK 12
WEEK 13
WEEK 14
WEEK 15
WEEK 16
WEEK 17
WEEK 18
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
6
6 reps
70%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
6
6 reps
70%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
6
6 reps
70%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
6
6 reps
70%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
6
6 reps
70%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
6
6 reps
70%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
6
6 reps
70%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
6
6 reps
70%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
6
6 reps
70%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
6
6 reps
70%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
6
6 reps
70%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
6
6 reps
70%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
6
6 reps
70%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
6
6 reps
70%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
6
6 reps
70%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
6
6 reps
70%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
6
6 reps
70%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
6
6 reps
70%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
7
5 reps
75%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
7
5 reps
75%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
7
5 reps
75%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
7
5 reps
75%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
7
5 reps
75%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
7
5 reps
75%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
7
5 reps
75%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
7
5 reps
75%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
7
5 reps
75%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
7
5 reps
75%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
7
5 reps
75%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
7
5 reps
75%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
7
5 reps
75%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
7
5 reps
75%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
7
5 reps
75%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
7
5 reps
75%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
7
5 reps
75%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
7
5 reps
75%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
8
4 reps
80%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
8
4 reps
80%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
8
4 reps
80%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
8
4 reps
80%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
8
4 reps
80%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
8
4 reps
80%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
8
4 reps
80%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
8
4 reps
80%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
8
4 reps
80%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
8
4 reps
80%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
8
4 reps
80%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
8
4 reps
80%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
8
4 reps
80%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
8
4 reps
80%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
8
4 reps
80%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
8
4 reps
80%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
8
4 reps
80%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
8
4 reps
80%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
10
3 reps
85%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
10
3 reps
85%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
10
3 reps
85%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
10
3 reps
85%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
10
3 reps
85%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
10
3 reps
85%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
10
3 reps
85%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
10
3 reps
85%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
10
3 reps
85%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
10
3 reps
85%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
10
3 reps
85%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
10
3 reps
85%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
10
3 reps
85%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
10
3 reps
85%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
10
3 reps
85%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
10
3 reps
85%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
10
3 reps
85%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
10
3 reps
85%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
RPE 10
Week 1
1 / 18 Weeks
Day 1
1
Bench Press (Barbell)6 Sets
6 Reps
70%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)4 Sets
8 Reps
@8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)4 Sets
AMRAP
@10
Day 2
1
Bench Press (Barbell)7 Sets
5 Reps
75%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)4 Sets
8 Reps
@8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)4 Sets
AMRAP
@10
Day 3
1
Bench Press (Barbell)8 Sets
4 Reps
80%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)4 Sets
8 Reps
@8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)4 Sets
AMRAP
@10
Day 4
1
Bench Press (Barbell)10 Sets
3 Reps
85%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)4 Sets
8 Reps
@8-9.5
3
Dip (Bodyweight)4 Sets
AMRAP
@10