Program Description
Build strength and fitness for Scottish throwing.
Program Overview
- LevelBeginner, Novice
- GoalPowerlifting, Athletics, Powerbuilding
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length8 weeks
- Time Per Workout60 minutes
- CreatedNov 12, 2024 02:44
- Last EditedJun 18, 2025 12:51

Summary
Elevate your strength game with Amy's 8-week Off-Season Strength program, designed for dedicated lifters looking to build muscle and power. Committing just three days a week, you'll tackle a variety of compound and isolation exercises, including barbell squats, deadlifts, and bench presses, to target all major muscle groups. This program emphasizes progressive overload and proper form, ensuring you maximize your gains while minimizing injury risk. Get ready to transform your physique and unleash your full potential!
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Spanish Squat
2
20-25 reps
RPE 10
2
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5 reps
65%
3
Leg Press
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Leg Extension
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
5
Hamstring Curl
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Spanish Squat
2
20-25 reps
RPE 10
2
Box Squat (Barbell)
4
5 reps
70%
3
Leg Press
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Leg Extension
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
5
Hamstring Curl
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Spanish Squat
2
20-25 reps
RPE 10
2
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5 reps
75%
3
Leg Press
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Leg Extension
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
5
Hamstring Curl
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Spanish Squat
2
20-25 reps
RPE 10
2
Box Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
70%
3
Leg Press
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Leg Extension
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
5
Hamstring Curl
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Spanish Squat
2
20-25 reps
RPE 10
2
Box Squat (Barbell)
4
5 reps
75%
3
Leg Press
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Leg Extension
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
5
Hamstring Curl
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Spanish Squat
2
20-25 reps
RPE 10
2
Box Squat (Barbell)
4
5 reps
80%
3
Leg Press
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Leg Extension
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
5
Hamstring Curl
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Spanish Squat
2
20-25 reps
RPE 10
2
Box Squat (Barbell)
4
5 reps
80%
3
Leg Press
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Leg Extension
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
5
Hamstring Curl
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Spanish Squat
2
20-25 reps
RPE 10
2
Box Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
50%
3
Leg Press
2
12-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Leg Extension
2
12-15 reps
RPE 7
5
Hamstring Curl
2
12-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
5 reps
65%
2
Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
70%
2
Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
5 reps
75%
2
Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
70%
2
Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
5 reps
75%
2
Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
5 reps
80%
2
Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
5 reps
80%
2
Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
50%
2
Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 7
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
5 reps
65%
2
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Front Foot Elevated Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 5
4
Hamstring Curl
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
4
5 reps
70%
2
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Front Foot Elevated Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 5
4
Hamstring Curl
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
5 reps
75%
2
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Front Foot Elevated Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 5
4
Hamstring Curl
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
5 reps
70%
2
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Front Foot Elevated Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 5
4
Hamstring Curl
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
4
5 reps
75%
2
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Front Foot Elevated Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 5
4
Hamstring Curl
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
4
5 reps
80%
2
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Front Foot Elevated Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 5
4
Hamstring Curl
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
4
5 reps
80%
2
Front Foot Elevated Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 5
3
Hamstring Curl
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
5 reps
50%
2
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Front Foot Elevated Split Squat (Dumbbell)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 5
4
Hamstring Curl
2
12-15 reps
RPE 7
Week 1
1 / 8 Weeks
Day 1
1
Spanish Squat2 Sets
20-25 Reps
@10
2
Box Squat (Barbell)3 Sets
5 Reps
65%
3
Leg Press3 Sets
12-15 Reps
@7
4
Leg Extension3 Sets
12-15 Reps
@7
5
Hamstring Curl3 Sets
12-15 Reps
@7
Day 2
1
Bench Press (Barbell)4 Sets
5 Reps
65%
2
Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)3 Sets
12-15 Reps
@7
3
Bench Press (Dumbbell)3 Sets
12-15 Reps
@7
4
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)3 Sets
12-15 Reps
@7
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)3 Sets
12-15 Reps
@7
Day 3
1
Deadlift (Barbell)3 Sets
5 Reps
65%
2
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)3 Sets
12-15 Reps
@7
3
Front Foot Elevated Split Squat (Dumbbell)3 Sets
12-15 Reps
@5
4
Hamstring Curl3 Sets
12-15 Reps
@7