Program Description
Utilizing a 3 week wave progression scheme, the first 9 weeks are intended to amass size and condition you to reps while progressing strength at those rep ranges. The first 3 waves will generally follow the 3-4-5 working sets progression over 3 weeks, with the next wave resetting to 3 sets and a lower rep range. This should mean few, if any, deloads should be needed. You may plug in deloads wherever needed, but try to stick to the work and let the progression scheme work its magic. The 9 weak peaking phase will follow a general 5-3-1 working set progression, with week one tempering you to volume at lower % of your 1RM for practice touches. The next week the 3 working sets will temper you to heavier weight at that rep range while still giving valuable practice touches. Week 3 of each wave will be a “Rep Max” week, where you pick a weight based on the ease/difficulty of previous weeks that you are confident will be a challenging weight for that number of reps. This is your time to go balls to the wall. Keys to understanding program notation: “0”-Rep Sets - 0 in the rep slot will always mean AMRAP (As Many Reps As Possible) Refer to notes - Auto-regulating AMRAPs for bench and overhead press on day 3 and and deadlifting during base building phase on day 4. Each repetition beyond specified rep range is +1% of 1RM on working weight next week. ex: AMRAP @ 60% after 3x6 --> 11 rep set --> +5% added to next week.
Program Overview
- LevelIntermediate, Novice, Beginner
- GoalPowerlifting, Powerbuilding
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length18 weeks
- Time Per Workout90 minutes
- CreatedJul 11, 2025 08:51
- Last EditedJul 11, 2025 11:00