Program Description
The Blue-Collar Strength program is based on the conjugate method with a focus on increasing the bench press and deadlift. While building this program, I incorporated movements that a blue collar worker would face on a daily basis while also increasing maximal strength. “Weak things break”-Louie Simmons
Program Overview
- LevelIntermediate
- GoalPowerbuilding
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length9 weeks
- Time Per Workout60 minutes
- CreatedApr 06, 2024 02:39
- Last EditedMay 07, 2024 10:40
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
WEEK 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
5 reps
RPE 9.5
2
Sumo Squat
5
5 reps
RPE 8
3
Step-Up (Weighted)
3
8 reps
RPE 7
4
Leg Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
Zercher Carry
3
30 secs
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Good Morning
1
8 reps
RPE 9.5
2
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8
3
Lateral Lunge (Weighted)
3
8 reps
RPE 7
4
Kettlebell Swing
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
Suitcase Carry
3
30 secs
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Zercher Squat (Barbell)
1
5 reps
RPE 9.5
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 7
4
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
3
30 secs
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
3 reps
RPE 9.5
2
Sumo Squat
5
5 reps
RPE 8
3
Step-Up (Weighted)
3
8 reps
RPE 7
4
Leg Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
Zercher Carry
3
30 secs
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Good Morning
1
5 reps
RPE 9.5
2
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8
3
Lateral Lunge (Weighted)
3
8 reps
RPE 7
4
Kettlebell Swing
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
Suitcase Carry
3
30 secs
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Zercher Squat (Barbell)
1
3 reps
RPE 9.5
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 7
4
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
3
30 secs
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1 reps
RPE 9.5
2
Sumo Squat
5
5 reps
RPE 8
3
Step-Up (Weighted)
3
8 reps
RPE 7
4
Leg Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
Zercher Carry
3
30 secs
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Good Morning
1
3 reps
RPE 9.5
2
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8
3
Lateral Lunge (Weighted)
3
8 reps
RPE 7
4
Kettlebell Swing
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
Suitcase Carry
3
30 secs
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Zercher Squat (Barbell)
1
1 reps
RPE 9.5
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 7
4
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
3
30 secs
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
5 reps
RPE 9.5
2
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8
3
Seated Military Press (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 7
4
Lat Pulldown (Single Arm)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
6
Hammer Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 9.5
2
Dumbbell Row
5
5 reps
RPE 8
3
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 7
4
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
French Press
3
12 reps
RPE 7
6
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Close Grip)
1
5 reps
RPE 9.5
2
Face Pull
5
5 reps
RPE 8
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 7
4
Lat Pulldown
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
Dip (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
6
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
3 reps
RPE 9.5
2
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8
3
Seated Military Press (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 7
4
Lat Pulldown (Single Arm)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
6
Hammer Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
1
5 reps
RPE 9.5
2
Dumbbell Row
5
5 reps
RPE 8
3
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 7
4
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
French Press
3
12 reps
RPE 7
6
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Close Grip)
1
3 reps
RPE 9.5
2
Face Pull
5
5 reps
RPE 8
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 7
4
Lat Pulldown
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
Dip (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
6
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1 reps
RPE 9.5
2
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8
3
Seated Military Press (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 7
4
Lat Pulldown (Single Arm)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
6
Hammer Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
1
3 reps
RPE 9.5
2
Dumbbell Row
5
5 reps
RPE 8
3
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 7
4
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
French Press
3
12 reps
RPE 7
6
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Close Grip)
1
1 reps
RPE 9.5
2
Face Pull
5
5 reps
RPE 8
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 7
4
Lat Pulldown
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
Dip (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
6
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
5 reps
65%
2
Sumo Squat
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Step-Up (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
4
Leg Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
Zercher Carry
3
30 secs
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
4
5 reps
70%
2
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Lateral Lunge (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
4
Kettlebell Swing
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
Suitcase Carry
3
30 secs
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
5 reps
75%
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
4
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
3
30 secs
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
5 reps
65%
2
Sumo Squat
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Step-Up (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
4
Leg Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
Zercher Carry
3
30 secs
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
4
5 reps
70%
2
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Lateral Lunge (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
4
Kettlebell Swing
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
Suitcase Carry
3
30 secs
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
5 reps
75%
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
4
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
3
30 secs
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
5 reps
65%
2
Sumo Squat
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Step-Up (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
4
Leg Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
Zercher Carry
3
30 secs
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
4
5 reps
70%
2
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Lateral Lunge (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
4
Kettlebell Swing
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
Suitcase Carry
3
30 secs
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
5 reps
75%
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
4
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
3
30 secs
RPE 7
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
65%
2
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Seated Military Press (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
4
Lat Pulldown (Single Arm)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
6
Hammer Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 7
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
5 reps
70%
2
Dumbbell Row
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
4
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
French Press
3
12 reps
RPE 7
6
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
5 reps
75%
2
Face Pull
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
4
Lat Pulldown
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
Dip (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
6
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
65%
2
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Seated Military Press (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
4
Lat Pulldown (Single Arm)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
6
Hammer Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 7
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
5 reps
70%
2
Dumbbell Row
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
4
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
French Press
3
12 reps
RPE 7
6
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
5 reps
75%
2
Face Pull
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
4
Lat Pulldown
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
Dip (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
6
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
65%
2
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Seated Military Press (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
4
Lat Pulldown (Single Arm)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
6
Hammer Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 7
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
5 reps
70%
2
Dumbbell Row
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
4
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
French Press
3
12 reps
RPE 7
6
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
5 reps
75%
2
Face Pull
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
4
Lat Pulldown
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
Dip (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
6
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
Week 1
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Day 4
1
Bench Press (Barbell)5 Sets
5 Reps
65%
2
Bent Over Row (Barbell)3 Sets
8 Reps
@8
3
Seated Military Press (Barbell)3 Sets
12 Reps
@7
4
Lat Pulldown (Single Arm)3 Sets
12 Reps
@7
5
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)3 Sets
12 Reps
@7
6
Hammer Curl3 Sets
12 Reps
@7
Day 1
1
Deadlift (Barbell)1 Set
5 Reps
@9.5
2
Sumo Squat5 Sets
5 Reps
@8
3
Step-Up (Weighted)3 Sets
8 Reps
@7
4
Leg Curl3 Sets
12 Reps
@7
5
Zercher Carry3 Sets
30 secs
@7
Day 2
1
Bench Press (Barbell)1 Set
5 Reps
@9.5
2
Bent Over Row (Barbell)5 Sets
5 Reps
@8
3
Seated Military Press (Barbell)3 Sets
8 Reps
@7
4
Lat Pulldown (Single Arm)3 Sets
12 Reps
@7
5
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)3 Sets
12 Reps
@7
6
Hammer Curl3 Sets
12 Reps
@7
Day 3
1
Deadlift (Barbell)5 Sets
5 Reps
65%
2
Sumo Squat3 Sets
8 Reps
@8
3
Step-Up (Weighted)3 Sets
12 Reps
@7
4
Leg Curl3 Sets
12 Reps
@7
5
Zercher Carry3 Sets
30 secs
@7