Program Description
This 12-week program is a high-stimulus, 4-day Upper/Lower split designed for maximum hypertrophy, with the core strategy mandating pushing every working set to very close to or all the way to failure (0 RIR). The plan follows a block periodization model: Weeks 1-4 build work capacity and focus on technique; Weeks 5-11 escalate intensity to near-maximal failure, with a slight volume increase in the final three weeks for a maximum stimulus overreach; and Week 12 is a crucial deload, cutting volume and intensity by half to dissipate fatigue and solidify gains. For nutrition, if the goal is muscle gain, a caloric surplus of 250-500 calories is recommended, while a fat loss goal (500-750 calorie deficit) requires mandatory training adjustments, reducing all non-compound sets by one and limiting compound lifts to 1 RIR to prevent burnout. Workouts average 60-90 minutes. Prioritize quality of effort over marathon sessions.
Program Overview
- LevelNovice
- GoalBodybuilding
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length12 weeks
- Time Per Workout80 minutes
- CreatedNov 15, 2025 01:57
- Last EditedNov 15, 2025 09:46
