Program Description
Dungeon Method Max is designed to result in PRs across the big 3. It utilizes high frequency to enable the lifter to accumulate good skill practice for the main lifts and pushes for adaptation through strong accessory volume. Designed for intermediate - advanced lifters.
Program Overview
- LevelIntermediate, Advanced
- GoalPowerlifting, Powerbuilding
- EquipmentGarage Gym
- Program Length12 weeks
- Time Per Workout90 minutes
- CreatedAug 09, 2025 02:08
- Last EditedAug 09, 2025 06:15
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
WEEK 9
WEEK 10
WEEK 11
WEEK 12
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
3
3 reps
6 reps
80%
60%
2
Bench Press (Paused)
1
3
3 reps
4 reps
65%
60%
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
6 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
RPE 8
5
Leg Curl
3
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Cable Crunch
3
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Reverse Hyperextension
3
15 reps
RPE 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
3
3 reps
6 reps
80%
60%
2
Bench Press (Paused)
1
3
3 reps
4 reps
65%
60%
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
6 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Extension
4
10 reps
RPE 8
5
Leg Curl
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Cable Crunch
4
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Reverse Hyperextension
4
15 reps
RPE 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
3
3 reps
6 reps
80%
60%
2
Bench Press (Paused)
1
3
3 reps
4 reps
65%
60%
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
5
6 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Extension
5
10 reps
RPE 8
5
Leg Curl
5
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Cable Crunch
5
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Reverse Hyperextension
5
15 reps
RPE 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
3
2 reps
5 reps
80%
60%
2
Bench Press (Paused)
1
3
2 reps
3 reps
65%
60%
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
6 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
RPE 8
5
Leg Curl
3
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Cable Crunch
3
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Reverse Hyperextension
3
15 reps
RPE 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
3
2 reps
5 reps
80%
60%
2
Bench Press (Paused)
1
3
2 reps
3 reps
65%
60%
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
6 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Extension
4
10 reps
RPE 8
5
Leg Curl
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Cable Crunch
4
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Reverse Hyperextension
4
15 reps
RPE 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
3
3 reps
6 reps
80%
60%
2
Bench Press (Paused)
1
3
3 reps
4 reps
65%
60%
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
5
6 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Extension
5
10 reps
RPE 8
5
Leg Curl
5
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Cable Crunch
5
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Reverse Hyperextension
5
15 reps
RPE 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
5 reps
60%
2
Bench Press (Paused)
5
5 reps
60%
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
2
6 reps
RPE 6
4
Leg Extension
2
10 reps
RPE 6
5
Leg Curl
2
10 reps
RPE 6
6
Cable Crunch
2
12 reps
RPE 6
7
Reverse Hyperextension
2
15 reps
RPE 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
3
1 reps
4 reps
80%
60%
2
Bench Press (Paused)
1
3
1 reps
2 reps
65%
60%
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
6 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
RPE 8
5
Leg Curl
3
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Cable Crunch
3
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Reverse Hyperextension
3
15 reps
RPE 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
3
1 reps
4 reps
80%
60%
2
Bench Press (Paused)
1
3
1 reps
2 reps
65%
60%
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
2
6 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Extension
2
10 reps
RPE 8
5
Leg Curl
2
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Cable Crunch
2
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Reverse Hyperextension
2
15 reps
RPE 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
3
1 reps
4 reps
80%
60%
2
Bench Press (Paused)
1
3
1 reps
2 reps
65%
60%
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
6 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Extension
1
10 reps
RPE 8
5
Leg Curl
1
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Cable Crunch
1
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Reverse Hyperextension
1
15 reps
RPE 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1 reps
2 reps
92%
82%
2
Bench Press (Paused)
1
1
1 reps
2 reps
92%
82%
3
Reverse Hyperextension
1
15 reps
RPE 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1 reps
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Paused)
1
3
5 reps
4 reps
70%
60%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
3
6 reps
4 reps
75%
65%
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Standing Calf Raise
3
12 reps
RPE 9
6
Face Pull
3
12 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Paused)
1
3
5 reps
4 reps
70%
60%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
3
6 reps
4 reps
75%
65%
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Bicep Curl (Cable)
4
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
12 reps
RPE 9
6
Face Pull
4
12 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Paused)
1
3
5 reps
4 reps
70%
60%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
3
6 reps
4 reps
75%
65%
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Standing Calf Raise
3
12 reps
RPE 9
6
Face Pull
3
12 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Paused)
1
3
4 reps
3 reps
70%
60%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
3
5 reps
3 reps
75%
65%
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Standing Calf Raise
3
12 reps
RPE 9
6
Face Pull
3
12 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Paused)
1
3
5 reps
4 reps
70%
60%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
3
6 reps
4 reps
75%
65%
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Bicep Curl (Cable)
4
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
12 reps
RPE 9
6
Face Pull
4
12 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Paused)
1
3
5 reps
4 reps
70%
60%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
3
6 reps
4 reps
75%
65%
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Standing Calf Raise
3
12 reps
RPE 9
6
Face Pull
3
12 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Paused)
5
5 reps
60%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
60%
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
10 reps
RPE 6
4
Bicep Curl (Cable)
2
12 reps
RPE 6
5
Standing Calf Raise
2
12 reps
RPE 6
6
Face Pull
2
12 reps
RPE 6
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Paused)
1
3
3 reps
2 reps
70%
65%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
3
4 reps
2 reps
75%
65%
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Standing Calf Raise
3
12 reps
RPE 9
6
Face Pull
3
12 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Paused)
1
3
3 reps
2 reps
70%
65%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
3
4 reps
2 reps
75%
65%
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Bicep Curl (Cable)
2
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Standing Calf Raise
2
12 reps
RPE 9
6
Face Pull
2
12 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Paused)
1
3
3 reps
2 reps
70%
65%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
3
4 reps
2 reps
75%
65%
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Bicep Curl (Cable)
1
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Standing Calf Raise
1
12 reps
RPE 9
6
Face Pull
1
12 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
3 reps
75%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
3 reps
78%
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1 reps
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
3
3 reps
6 reps
80%
60%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
3
3 reps
6 reps
80%
60%
3
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 8
4
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Tricep Extension (Cable)
4
12 reps
RPE 8
6
Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
3
3 reps
6 reps
80%
60%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
3
3 reps
6 reps
80%
60%
3
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
4
6 reps
RPE 8
4
Bicep Curl (Cable)
4
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Tricep Extension (Cable)
5
12 reps
RPE 8
6
Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)
5
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
3
3 reps
6 reps
80%
60%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
3
3 reps
6 reps
80%
60%
3
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 8
4
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Tricep Extension (Cable)
4
12 reps
RPE 8
6
Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
3
2 reps
5 reps
80%
60%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
3
2 reps
5 reps
80%
60%
3
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 8
4
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Tricep Extension (Cable)
4
12 reps
RPE 8
6
Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
3
3 reps
6 reps
80%
60%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
3
3 reps
6 reps
80%
60%
3
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
4
6 reps
RPE 8
4
Bicep Curl (Cable)
4
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Tricep Extension (Cable)
5
12 reps
RPE 8
6
Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)
5
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
3
3 reps
6 reps
80%
60%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
3
3 reps
6 reps
80%
60%
3
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 8
4
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Tricep Extension (Cable)
4
12 reps
RPE 8
6
Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
5 reps
60%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
60%
3
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
2
6 reps
RPE 6
4
Bicep Curl (Cable)
2
12 reps
RPE 6
5
Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12 reps
RPE 6
6
Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
3
1 reps
4 reps
80%
60%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
3
1 reps
4 reps
80%
60%
3
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 8
4
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Tricep Extension (Cable)
4
12 reps
RPE 8
6
Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
3
1 reps
4 reps
80%
60%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
3
1 reps
4 reps
80%
60%
3
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
2
6 reps
RPE 8
4
Bicep Curl (Cable)
2
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
6
Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
3
1 reps
4 reps
80%
60%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
3
1 reps
4 reps
80%
60%
3
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
1
6 reps
RPE 8
4
Bicep Curl (Cable)
1
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12 reps
RPE 8
6
Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1 reps
2 reps
92%
92%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1 reps
2 reps
92%
82%
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1 reps
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Deficit)
3
3
6 reps
4 reps
65%
60%
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 8
3
Dip (Weighted)
3
6 reps
RPE 7
4
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 7
5
Lat Pulldown
3
10 reps
RPE 9
6
Reverse Hyperextension
3
15 reps
RPE 6
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Deficit)
3
3
6 reps
4 reps
65%
60%
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 8
3
Dip (Weighted)
4
6 reps
RPE 7
4
Front Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 7
5
Lat Pulldown
4
10 reps
RPE 9
6
Reverse Hyperextension
4
15 reps
RPE 6
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Deficit)
3
3
6 reps
4 reps
65%
60%
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 8
3
Dip (Weighted)
3
6 reps
RPE 7
4
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 7
5
Lat Pulldown
3
10 reps
RPE 9
6
Reverse Hyperextension
3
15 reps
RPE 6
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Deficit)
3
3
5 reps
3 reps
65%
60%
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
5 reps
RPE 8
3
Dip (Weighted)
3
6 reps
RPE 7
4
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 7
5
Lat Pulldown
3
10 reps
RPE 9
6
Reverse Hyperextension
3
15 reps
RPE 6
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Deficit)
1
2
3
5 reps
5 reps
3 reps
65%
60%
60%
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
5 reps
RPE 8
3
Dip (Weighted)
4
6 reps
RPE 7
4
Front Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 7
5
Lat Pulldown
4
10 reps
RPE 9
6
Reverse Hyperextension
4
15 reps
RPE 6
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Deficit)
3
3
5 reps
3 reps
65%
60%
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
5 reps
RPE 8
3
Dip (Weighted)
3
6 reps
RPE 7
4
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 7
5
Lat Pulldown
3
10 reps
RPE 9
6
Reverse Hyperextension
3
15 reps
RPE 6
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Deficit)
4
5 reps
60%
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 6
3
Dip (Weighted)
2
6 reps
RPE 6
4
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
8 reps
RPE 6
5
Lat Pulldown
2
10 reps
RPE 6
6
Reverse Hyperextension
2
15 reps
RPE 6
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Block Pull (Barbell)
3
3
4 reps
2 reps
65%
60%
2
Long Pause Bench Press
3
4 reps
RPE 7
3
Dip (Weighted)
3
6 reps
RPE 7
4
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 7
5
Lat Pulldown
3
10 reps
RPE 9
6
Reverse Hyperextension
3
15 reps
RPE 6
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Block Pull (Barbell)
3
3
4 reps
2 reps
65%
60%
2
Long Pause Bench Press
3
4 reps
RPE 7
3
Dip (Weighted)
2
6 reps
RPE 7
4
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
8 reps
RPE 7
5
Lat Pulldown
2
10 reps
RPE 9
6
Reverse Hyperextension
2
15 reps
RPE 6
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Block Pull (Barbell)
3
3
4 reps
2 reps
65%
60%
2
Long Pause Bench Press
3
4 reps
RPE 7
3
Dip (Weighted)
1
6 reps
RPE 7
4
Front Squat (Barbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 7
5
Lat Pulldown
1
10 reps
RPE 9
6
Reverse Hyperextension
1
15 reps
RPE 6
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
2
1 reps
2 reps
82%
75%
Week 1
1 / 12 Weeks
Day 1
1
Deadlift (Barbell)1 Set
3 Sets
3 Reps
6 Reps
80%
60%
2
Bench Press (Paused)1 Set
3 Sets
3 Reps
4 Reps
65%
60%
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)3 Sets
6 Reps
@8
4
Leg Extension3 Sets
10 Reps
@8
5
Leg Curl3 Sets
10 Reps
@8
6
Cable Crunch3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
7
Reverse Hyperextension3 Sets
15 Reps
@6
Day 2
1
Squat (Paused)1 Set
3 Sets
5 Reps
4 Reps
70%
60%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)1 Set
3 Sets
6 Reps
4 Reps
75%
65%
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)3 Sets
10 Reps
@8
4
Bicep Curl (Cable)3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
5
Standing Calf Raise3 Sets
12 Reps
@9
6
Face Pull3 Sets
12 Reps
@9
Day 3
1
Squat (Barbell)1 Set
3 Sets
3 Reps
6 Reps
80%
60%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)1 Set
3 Sets
3 Reps
6 Reps
80%
60%
3
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)3 Sets
6 Reps
@8
4
Bicep Curl (Cable)3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
5
Tricep Extension (Cable)4 Sets
12 Reps
@8
6
Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)4 Sets
12 Reps
@8
Day 4
1
Deadlift (Deficit)3 Sets
3 Sets
6 Reps
4 Reps
65%
60%
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)3 Sets
6 Reps
@8
3
Dip (Weighted)3 Sets
6 Reps
@7
4
Front Squat (Barbell)3 Sets
8 Reps
@7
5
Lat Pulldown3 Sets
10 Reps
@9
6
Reverse Hyperextension3 Sets
15 Reps
@6