Smolov Jr. Bench (with auxiliary exercises) 6week

by Benchman
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Program Description

This is a program specifically focused on increasing your 1RM in bench press. If you experience any pain in your joints, please stop the program and rest.

Program Overview

  • Level
    Advanced
  • Goal
    Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Powerbuilding
  • Equipment
    Full Gym
  • Program Length
    6 weeks
  • Time Per Workout
    120 minutes
  • Created
    Aug 31, 2025 09:03
  • Last Edited
    Sep 01, 2025 11:57

Summary

Elevate your bench press game with the Smolov Jr. Bench program, designed to boost your strength and power over 6 intense weeks. Committing to four days a week, you'll tackle a structured regimen featuring the barbell bench press, along with auxiliary exercises like barbell rows and incline dumbbell presses, ensuring balanced muscle development. This program is perfect for lifters looking to push their limits and see measurable gains in their upper body strength. Get ready to transform your bench press and build a solid foundation for all your lifts!
Muscle Engagement
Front
Back
MuscleSet
Chest
37%
Triceps
22.2%
Front Delts
14.8%
Upper Back
13%
Lats
7.8%
Abs
5.2%
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WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
6
6 reps
70%
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
5
5 reps
80%
3
Pendlay Row
5
4 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
6
6 reps
70%
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
5
5 reps
80%
3
Pendlay Row
5
4 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
6
6 reps
70%
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
5
5 reps
80%
3
Pendlay Row
5
4 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
6
6 reps
70%
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
5
5 reps
80%
3
Pendlay Row
5
4 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
6
6 reps
70%
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
5
5 reps
80%
3
Pendlay Row
5
4 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
6
6 reps
70%
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
7
5 reps
75%
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
5
5 reps
80%
3
Pendlay Row
5
4 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
7
5 reps
75%
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
5
5 reps
80%
3
Pendlay Row
5
4 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
7
5 reps
75%
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
5
5 reps
80%
3
Pendlay Row
5
4 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
7
5 reps
75%
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
5
5 reps
80%
3
Pendlay Row
5
4 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
7
5 reps
75%
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
5
5 reps
80%
3
Pendlay Row
5
4 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
7
5 reps
75%
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
8
4 reps
80%
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
5
5 reps
80%
3
Pendlay Row
5
4 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
8
4 reps
80%
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
5
5 reps
80%
3
Pendlay Row
5
4 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
8
4 reps
80%
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
5
5 reps
80%
3
Pendlay Row
5
4 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
8
4 reps
80%
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
5
5 reps
80%
3
Pendlay Row
5
4 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
8
4 reps
80%
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
5
5 reps
80%
3
Pendlay Row
5
4 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
8
4 reps
80%
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
10
2 reps
90%
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
5
5 reps
80%
3
Pendlay Row
5
4 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
10
2 reps
90%
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
5
5 reps
80%
3
Pendlay Row
5
4 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
10
2 reps
90%
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
5
5 reps
80%
3
Pendlay Row
5
4 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
10
2 reps
90%
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
5
5 reps
80%
3
Pendlay Row
5
4 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
10
2 reps
90%
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
5
5 reps
80%
3
Pendlay Row
5
4 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
10
2 reps
90%
Week 1
1 / 6 Weeks
Day 1
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
6 Sets
6 Reps
70%
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
5 Sets
5 Reps
80%
3
Pendlay Row
5 Sets
4 Reps
@7-8
Day 2
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
7 Sets
5 Reps
75%
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
5 Sets
5 Reps
80%
3
Pendlay Row
5 Sets
4 Reps
@7-8
Day 3
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
8 Sets
4 Reps
80%
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
5 Sets
5 Reps
80%
3
Pendlay Row
5 Sets
4 Reps
@7-8
Day 4
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
10 Sets
2 Reps
90%
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
5 Sets
5 Reps
80%
3
Pendlay Row
5 Sets
4 Reps
@7-8