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AX Built for Strength

by Carlos V.

Program Description

Strength! If that is your primary training goal then this plan delivers without any distractions. This plan's calendar is 4 days a week and follows an upper/lower split with 2 days on, 1 off, 2 on and 2 off. You will hit your big lifts in multiple rep ranges using percentages of your RM as well as utilizing RPE to dial in the right resistance on any given day in the gym.

Program Overview

  • Level
    Intermediate
  • Goal
    Powerbuilding
  • Equipment
    Full Gym
  • Program Length
    4 weeks
  • Time Per Workout
    60 minutes
  • Created
    Jan 30, 2025 03:00
  • Last Edited
    Jun 18, 2025 12:21

Summary

Unleash your potential with the AX Built for Strength program, a focused 4-week journey designed for serious lifters. Committing just four days a week, you'll tackle a blend of compound and isolation movements, including barbell squats, overhead presses, and kettlebell cleans, all aimed at building raw strength and muscle. Each workout is crafted to challenge your limits, ensuring you progress week after week. Equip yourself with the tools to transform your physique and dominate your lifts!
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WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8
2
Lat Pulldown
3
9-12 reps
RPE 7
3
Kettlebell Clean and Press
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
3
9-12 reps
RPE 9
5
DB Gravediggers
3
9-12 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
5
4 reps
80%
2
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 9
3
Rotational Landmine Push Press
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8
4
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8
5
Kettlebell Clean and Press
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8
2
Lat Pulldown
3
9-12 reps
RPE 7
3
Kettlebell Clean and Press
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
3
9-12 reps
RPE 9
5
DB Gravediggers
3
9-12 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
6
3 reps
80%
2
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 9
3
Rotational Landmine Push Press
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8
4
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8
5
Kettlebell Clean and Press
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lateral Banded Walk
2
10 reps
RPE 6
2
Squat (Barbell)
3
1
5 reps
6 reps
RPE 8
RPE 7
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8
4
Good Morning
3
9-12 reps
RPE 7
5
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8
6
Step-Up (Weighted)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
7 reps
RPE 8
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 6
4
Good Morning
3
9-12 reps
RPE 7
5
Reverse Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lateral Banded Walk
2
10 reps
RPE 6
2
Squat (Barbell)
3
1
5 reps
6 reps
RPE 8
RPE 7
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8
4
Good Morning
3
9-12 reps
RPE 7
5
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8
6
Step-Up (Weighted)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
6 reps
RPE 8
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Reverse Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
4
Squat (Paused)
3
10 reps
RPE 7
5
Good Morning
3
9-12 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Face Pull
2
10 reps
RPE 7
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
1
5 reps
6 reps
RPE 8
RPE 7
3
Barbell Row
3
6 reps
RPE 8
4
Dumbbell Tripod Row
3
8 reps
RPE 8
5
Alternating Dumbbell Curl
3
10 reps
RPE 9
6
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 8
7
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
7 reps
RPE 8
2
Barbell Row
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Dumbbell Tripod Row
3
8 reps
RPE 8
4
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
5
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
6
Overhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Face Pull
2
10 reps
RPE 7
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
1
5 reps
6 reps
RPE 8
RPE 7
3
Barbell Row
3
6 reps
RPE 8
4
Dumbbell Tripod Row
3
8 reps
RPE 8
5
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 8
6
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 8
7
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
7 reps
RPE 8
2
Barbell Row
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Dumbbell Tripod Row
3
8 reps
RPE 8
4
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
5
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
6
Overhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 8
2
Reverse Lunge (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Kettlebell Swing
3
12 reps
RPE 7
4
Lateral Lunge (Weighted)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
5
Glute Hyperextension
3
8 reps
RPE 7
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 8
2
Reverse Lunge (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Goblet Squat
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Good Morning
3
6 reps
RPE 7
5
Stiff Leg Deadlift
3
6 reps
RPE 7
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
7 reps
RPE 8
2
Reverse Lunge (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Kettlebell Swing
3
12 reps
RPE 7
4
Lateral Lunge (Weighted)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
5
Glute Hyperextension
3
8 reps
RPE 7
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 8
2
Reverse Lunge (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Goblet Squat
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Good Morning
3
6 reps
RPE 7
5
Stiff Leg Deadlift
3
6 reps
RPE 7
Week 1
1 / 4 Weeks
Day 1
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3 Sets
6-8 Reps
@8
2
Lat Pulldown
3 Sets
9-12 Reps
@7
3
Kettlebell Clean and Press
3 Sets
6-8 Reps
@8
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
3 Sets
9-12 Reps
@9
5
DB Gravediggers
3 Sets
9-12 Reps
@8
Day 2
1
Lateral Banded Walk
2 Sets
10 Reps
@6
2
Squat (Barbell)
3 Sets
1 Set
5 Reps
6 Reps
@8
@7
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3 Sets
6-8 Reps
@8
4
Good Morning
3 Sets
9-12 Reps
@7
5
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3 Sets
6-8 Reps
@8
6
Step-Up (Weighted)
3 Sets
8 Reps
@8
Day 3
1
Face Pull
2 Sets
10 Reps
@7
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3 Sets
1 Set
5 Reps
6 Reps
@8
@7
3
Barbell Row
3 Sets
6 Reps
@8
4
Dumbbell Tripod Row
3 Sets
8 Reps
@8
5
Alternating Dumbbell Curl
3 Sets
10 Reps
@9
6
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3 Sets
6 Reps
@8
7
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3 Sets
10 Reps
@8
Day 4
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
4 Sets
5 Reps
@8
2
Reverse Lunge (Barbell)
3 Sets
10 Reps
@8
3
Kettlebell Swing
3 Sets
12 Reps
@7
4
Lateral Lunge (Weighted)
3 Sets
8 Reps
@8
5
Glute Hyperextension
3 Sets
8 Reps
@7