Program Description
This program uses the 5x5 set up utilised by many beginner and intermediate lifters looking to gain strength, and adds Hypertrophy sets and reps. Each day you will start with a 5x5 set of ONE of the following, either Bench, Deadlift, Military Press, or Squat, and superset it with an antagonistic or complimentary muscle. If time is a constraint, give the first two exercises everything you have and skip the accessories. If you have time for a full workout, strap up and get it on. As it is 5x5, the goal is to add a little weight every week, usually 5-10lbs, and push a little more. Good luck.
Program Overview
- LevelBeginner, Intermediate, Novice, Advanced
- GoalPowerbuilding
- EquipmentGarage Gym
- Program Length4 weeks
- Time Per Workout70 minutes
- CreatedJan 10, 2024 02:37
- Last EditedSep 18, 2024 02:42
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 9
2
Pull-Up (Weighted)
5
5 reps
RPE 9
3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
5
High Pull
2
15 reps
RPE 8
6
Face Pull
3
15 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 9
2
Pull-Up (Weighted)
5
5 reps
RPE 9
3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
5
High Pull
2
15 reps
RPE 8
6
Face Pull
3
15 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 9
2
Pull-Up (Weighted)
5
5 reps
RPE 9
3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
5
High Pull
2
15 reps
RPE 8
6
Face Pull
3
15 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 9
2
Pull-Up (Weighted)
5
5 reps
RPE 9
3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
5
High Pull
2
15 reps
RPE 8
6
Face Pull
3
15 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 9
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 9
3
Nordic Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 9
4
Sissy Squat
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Kettlebell Swing
3
25 reps
RPE 8
6
Standing Calf Raise
3
25 reps
RPE 7
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
15 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 9
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 9
3
Nordic Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 9
4
Sissy Squat
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Kettlebell Swing
3
25 reps
RPE 8
6
Standing Calf Raise
3
25 reps
RPE 7
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
15 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 9
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 9
3
Nordic Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 9
4
Sissy Squat
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Kettlebell Swing
3
25 reps
RPE 8
6
Standing Calf Raise
3
25 reps
RPE 7
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
15 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 9
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 9
3
Nordic Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 9
4
Sissy Squat
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Kettlebell Swing
3
25 reps
RPE 8
6
Standing Calf Raise
3
25 reps
RPE 7
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
15 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Military Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 9
2
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
5
5 reps
RPE 9
3
Lateral Raise (Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Dip (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 9
7
Incline Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
3
15 reps
RPE 8
8
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
2
15 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Military Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 9
2
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
5
5 reps
RPE 9
3
Lateral Raise (Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Dip (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 9
7
Incline Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
3
15 reps
RPE 8
8
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
2
15 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Military Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 9
2
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
5
5 reps
RPE 9
3
Lateral Raise (Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Dip (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 9
7
Incline Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
3
15 reps
RPE 8
8
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
2
15 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Military Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 9
2
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
5
5 reps
RPE 9
3
Lateral Raise (Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Dip (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 9
7
Incline Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
3
15 reps
RPE 8
8
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
2
15 reps
RPE 7
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 9
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 9
3
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Seated Calf Raise
3
20 reps
RPE 7
6
Hammer Curl
3
25 reps
RPE 9
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 9
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 9
3
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Seated Calf Raise
3
20 reps
RPE 7
6
Hammer Curl
3
25 reps
RPE 9
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 9
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 9
3
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Seated Calf Raise
3
20 reps
RPE 7
6
Hammer Curl
3
25 reps
RPE 9
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 9
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 9
3
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Seated Calf Raise
3
20 reps
RPE 7
6
Hammer Curl
3
25 reps
RPE 9
Week 1
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Day 2
1
Deadlift (Barbell)5 Sets
5 Reps
@9
2
Front Squat (Barbell)5 Sets
5 Reps
@9
3
Nordic Curl3 Sets
12 Reps
@9
4
Sissy Squat3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
5
Kettlebell Swing3 Sets
25 Reps
@8
6
Standing Calf Raise3 Sets
25 Reps
@7
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)3 Sets
15 Reps
@8
Day 1
1
Bench Press (Barbell)5 Sets
5 Reps
@9
2
Pull-Up (Weighted)5 Sets
5 Reps
@9
3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)3 Sets
8 Reps
@8
5
High Pull2 Sets
15 Reps
@8
6
Face Pull3 Sets
15 Reps
@7
Day 3
1
Military Press (Barbell)5 Sets
5 Reps
@9
2
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown5 Sets
5 Reps
@9
3
Lateral Raise (Machine)3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
4
Bench Press (Close Grip)3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
5
Bicep Curl (Barbell)3 Sets
10 Reps
@8
6
Dip (Weighted)3 Sets
12 Reps
@9
7
Incline Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)3 Sets
15 Reps
@8
8
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)2 Sets
15 Reps
@7
Day 4
1
Squat (Barbell)5 Sets
5 Reps
@9
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)5 Sets
5 Reps
@9
3
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)3 Sets
10 Reps
@8
4
Hip Thrust (Barbell)3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
5
Seated Calf Raise3 Sets
20 Reps
@7
6
Hammer Curl3 Sets
25 Reps
@9