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Program Description
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Program Overview
- LevelBeginner, Novice, Intermediate
- GoalBodybuilding, Powerlifting, Powerbuilding
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length6 weeks
- Time Per Workout80 minutes
- CreatedNov 13, 2023 07:23
- Last EditedJun 18, 2025 11:10

Summary
Transform your strength and physique with the Franclin Powerbuilding Meso 4 program, designed for serious lifters ready to elevate their game. Over the course of 6 weeks, you'll train 5 days a week, focusing on both upper and lower body strength through a blend of barbell, dumbbell, and machine exercises. Each session emphasizes progressive overload with high-intensity sets, ensuring you build muscle and power effectively. Get ready to push your limits and achieve the results you've been striving for!
Muscle Engagement
Front
Back
MuscleSet
Front Delts
14.5%
Chest
13%
Triceps
13%
Quadriceps
10.1%
Glutes
8.4%
Hamstrings
8.4%
Upper Back
7.6%
Lats
7.6%
Biceps
5.5%
Abs
3.3%
Middle Delts
2.9%
Adductors
2.1%
Rear Delts
1.5%
Lower Back
1.2%
Forearms
0.9%
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
3+ reps
85%
2
Pin Press Bench (Barbell)
3
3+ reps
85%
3
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
3
8+ reps
RPE 7.5-9.5
4
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
3
12+ reps
RPE 7.5-9.5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
3+ reps
85%
2
Pin Press Bench (Barbell)
3
3+ reps
85%
3
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
3
8+ reps
RPE 7.5-9.5
4
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
3
12+ reps
RPE 7.5-9.5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
3+ reps
85%
2
Pin Press Bench (Barbell)
3
3+ reps
85%
3
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
3
8+ reps
RPE 7.5-9.5
4
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
3
12+ reps
RPE 7.5-9.5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
3+ reps
85%
2
Pin Press Bench (Barbell)
3
3+ reps
85%
3
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
3
8+ reps
RPE 7.5-9.5
4
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
3
12+ reps
RPE 7.5-9.5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
3+ reps
3+ reps
3+ reps
3+ reps
60%
70%
80%
90%
2
Pin Press Bench (Barbell)
1
1
1
3+ reps
2+ reps
1+ reps
85%
90%
100%
3
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
3
8+ reps
RPE 7.5-9.5
4
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
3
12+ reps
RPE 7.5-9.5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
2
3+ reps
3+ reps
1+ reps
1+ reps
1+ reps
60%
70%
85%
90%
100%
2
Pin Press Bench (Barbell)
3
3+ reps
85%
3
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
3
8+ reps
RPE 7.5-9.5
4
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
3
12+ reps
RPE 7.5-9.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
3+ reps
85%
2
Squat (Smith Machine)
3
12+ reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
12+ reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
3+ reps
85%
2
Squat (Smith Machine)
3
12+ reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
12+ reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
3+ reps
85%
2
Squat (Smith Machine)
3
12+ reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
12+ reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
3+ reps
85%
2
Squat (Smith Machine)
3
12+ reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
12+ reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
3+ reps
3+ reps
3+ reps
3+ reps
60%
70%
80%
90%
2
Squat (Smith Machine)
3
12+ reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
12+ reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
2
3+ reps
3+ reps
1+ reps
1+ reps
1+ reps
75%
85%
90%
95%
100%
2
Squat (Smith Machine)
3
12+ reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
12+ reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
5+ reps
RPE 8
2
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
4
8+ reps
RPE 8
3
Chin-Up (Weighted)
3
8+ reps
RPE 9
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12+ reps
RPE 8
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
2
8+ reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
5+ reps
RPE 8
2
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
4
8+ reps
RPE 8
3
Chin-Up (Weighted)
3
8+ reps
RPE 9
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12+ reps
RPE 8
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
2
8+ reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
5+ reps
RPE 8
2
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
4
8+ reps
RPE 8
3
Chin-Up (Weighted)
3
8+ reps
RPE 9
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12+ reps
RPE 8
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
2
8+ reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
5+ reps
RPE 8
2
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
4
8+ reps
RPE 8
3
Chin-Up (Weighted)
3
8+ reps
RPE 9
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12+ reps
RPE 8
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
2
8+ reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
5+ reps
RPE 8
2
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
4
8+ reps
RPE 8
3
Chin-Up (Weighted)
3
8+ reps
RPE 9
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12+ reps
RPE 8
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
2
8+ reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
5+ reps
RPE 8
2
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
4
8+ reps
RPE 8
3
Chin-Up (Weighted)
3
8+ reps
RPE 9
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12+ reps
RPE 8
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
2
8+ reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
1
2+ reps
5+ reps
90%
70%
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
12+ reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
1
2+ reps
5+ reps
90%
70%
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
1
2+ reps
5+ reps
90%
70%
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
1
2+ reps
5+ reps
90%
70%
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
1
2+ reps
5+ reps
90%
70%
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
1
2+ reps
5+ reps
90%
70%
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8+ reps
RPE 8
2
Chest Press (Machine)
4
8+ reps
RPE 7
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
4
8+ reps
RPE 8
4
Hammer Curl
3
8+ reps
RPE 8
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
8+ reps
RPE 8
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8+ reps
RPE 8
2
Chest Press (Machine)
4
8+ reps
RPE 7
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
4
8+ reps
RPE 8
4
Hammer Curl
3
8+ reps
RPE 8
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
8+ reps
RPE 8
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8+ reps
RPE 8
2
Chest Press (Machine)
4
8+ reps
RPE 7
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
4
8+ reps
RPE 8
4
Hammer Curl
3
8+ reps
RPE 8
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
8+ reps
RPE 8
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8+ reps
RPE 8
2
Chest Press (Machine)
4
8+ reps
RPE 7
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
4
8+ reps
RPE 8
4
Hammer Curl
3
8+ reps
RPE 8
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
8+ reps
RPE 8
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8+ reps
RPE 8
2
Chest Press (Machine)
4
8+ reps
RPE 7
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
4
8+ reps
RPE 8
4
Hammer Curl
3
8+ reps
RPE 8
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
8+ reps
RPE 8
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8+ reps
RPE 8
2
Chest Press (Machine)
4
8+ reps
RPE 7
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
4
8+ reps
RPE 8
4
Hammer Curl
3
8+ reps
RPE 8
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
8+ reps
RPE 8
Week 1
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Day 2
1
Squat (Barbell)4 Sets
3+ Reps
85%
2
Squat (Smith Machine)3 Sets
12+ Reps
@8
3
Leg Extension3 Sets
12+ Reps
@7
Day 1
1
Bench Press (Barbell)4 Sets
3+ Reps
85%
2
Pin Press Bench (Barbell)3 Sets
3+ Reps
85%
3
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)3 Sets
8+ Reps
@7.5-9.5
4
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)3 Sets
12+ Reps
@7.5-9.5
Day 3
1
Bench Press (Close Grip)3 Sets
5+ Reps
@8
2
Incline Chest Press (Machine)4 Sets
8+ Reps
@8
3
Chin-Up (Weighted)3 Sets
8+ Reps
@9
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)3 Sets
12+ Reps
@8
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)2 Sets
8+ Reps
@8
Day 5
1
Bench Press (Barbell)4 Sets
8+ Reps
@8
2
Chest Press (Machine)4 Sets
8+ Reps
@7
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)4 Sets
8+ Reps
@8
4
Hammer Curl3 Sets
8+ Reps
@8
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)3 Sets
8+ Reps
@8
Day 4
1
Deadlift (Barbell)3 Sets
1 Set
2+ Reps
5+ Reps
90%
70%
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)3 Sets
12+ Reps
@8
