Anti-Overthinking Big Boi Basics

by Thomas T.

Program Description

This is a variation of Alex Bromley‘s beginner program I just adjusted a bit by ordering the exercises differently, because I am a hobby lifter and get more excited to start the day with a press instead of a squat or DL. Focus on the progression, good technique (refer to Jonathan Warren for hypertrophy specific cues) and don’t let your jimmies be rustled if you can’t improve between sessions 100% of the time. If you are a notorious program hopper like me, this might help you. Otherwise idk, I just want to be strong to hug my friends very tight and have broad shoulders and back so I look mean. Don’t forget to do some mobility before, like shoulder dislocations, lunges, shoulder rotations and Jefferson curls. Best of luck and push it hard, WAGMI

Program Overview

  • Level
    Beginner, Novice
  • Goal
    Powerbuilding, Bodybuilding
  • Equipment
    Full Gym
  • Program Length
    6 weeks
  • Time Per Workout
    50 minutes
  • Created
    Aug 10, 2025 02:55
  • Last Edited
    Aug 11, 2025 02:25
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WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Behind-The-Neck Press
4
6 reps
-
2
Trap Bar Deadlift
4
6 reps
-
3
Pendlay Row
4
6 reps
-
4
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
5
AMRAP
-
5
Decline Crunch
3
AMRAP
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Behind-The-Neck Press
4
6 reps
-
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
4
6 reps
-
3
Pendlay Row
4
6 reps
-
4
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
5
AMRAP
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Behind-The-Neck Press
4
6 reps
-
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
4
6 reps
-
3
Pendlay Row
4
6 reps
-
4
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
5
AMRAP
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Behind-The-Neck Press
4
6 reps
-
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
4
6 reps
-
3
Pendlay Row
4
6 reps
-
4
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
5
AMRAP
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Behind-The-Neck Press
4
6 reps
-
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
4
6 reps
-
3
Pendlay Row
4
6 reps
-
4
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
5
AMRAP
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Behind-The-Neck Press
4
6 reps
-
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
4
6 reps
-
3
Pendlay Row
4
6 reps
-
4
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
5
AMRAP
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6 reps
-
2
Squat (Barbell)
4
6 reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
-
4
Upright Row (Barbell)
3
AMRAP
-
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
5
AMRAP
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6 reps
-
2
Squat (Barbell)
4
6 reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
-
4
Upright Row (Barbell)
3
AMRAP
-
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
5
AMRAP
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6 reps
-
2
Squat (Barbell)
4
6 reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
-
4
Upright Row (Barbell)
3
AMRAP
-
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
5
AMRAP
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6 reps
-
2
Squat (Barbell)
4
6 reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
-
4
Upright Row (Barbell)
3
AMRAP
-
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
5
AMRAP
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6 reps
-
2
Squat (Barbell)
4
6 reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
-
4
Upright Row (Barbell)
3
AMRAP
-
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
5
AMRAP
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6 reps
-
2
Squat (Barbell)
4
6 reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
-
4
Upright Row (Barbell)
3
AMRAP
-
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
5
AMRAP
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Zercher Squat (Barbell)
3
AMRAP
-
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
AMRAP
-
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
AMRAP
-
4
Arnold Press
3
AMRAP
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Zercher Squat (Barbell)
3
AMRAP
-
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
AMRAP
-
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
AMRAP
-
4
Arnold Press
3
AMRAP
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Zercher Squat (Barbell)
3
AMRAP
-
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
AMRAP
-
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
AMRAP
-
4
Arnold Press
3
AMRAP
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Zercher Squat (Barbell)
3
AMRAP
-
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
AMRAP
-
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
AMRAP
-
4
Arnold Press
3
AMRAP
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Zercher Squat (Barbell)
3
AMRAP
-
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
AMRAP
-
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
AMRAP
-
4
Arnold Press
3
AMRAP
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Zercher Squat (Barbell)
3
AMRAP
-
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
AMRAP
-
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
AMRAP
-
4
Arnold Press
3
AMRAP
-
Week 1
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Day 2
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4 Sets
6 Reps
-
2
Squat (Barbell)
4 Sets
6 Reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
4 Sets
AMRAP
-
4
Upright Row (Barbell)
3 Sets
AMRAP
-
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
5 Sets
AMRAP
-
Day 3
1
Zercher Squat (Barbell)
3 Sets
AMRAP
-
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3 Sets
AMRAP
-
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3 Sets
AMRAP
-
4
Arnold Press
3 Sets
AMRAP
-
Day 1
1
Behind-The-Neck Press
4 Sets
6 Reps
-
2
Trap Bar Deadlift
4 Sets
6 Reps
-
3
Pendlay Row
4 Sets
6 Reps
-
4
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
5 Sets
AMRAP
-
5
Decline Crunch
3 Sets
AMRAP
-