Program Description
Build strength by focusing on the core lifts: Squat, Bench Press, Bent Over Row, Overhead Press and Deadlifts
Program Overview
- LevelBeginner, Novice, Intermediate
- GoalPowerlifting
- EquipmentGarage Gym
- Program Length12 weeks
- Time Per Workout60 minutes
- CreatedJun 03, 2025 08:28
- Last EditedJun 25, 2025 04:41

Summary
Unlock your strength potential with the Stronglifts 5x5 program, a focused 12-week journey designed for serious lifters. Train three days a week with a proven regimen that emphasizes compound lifts like squats, bench presses, and deadlifts, ensuring you build muscle and increase your power. Each session challenges you to progressively add weight, pushing your limits and maximizing gains. Perfect for those looking to enhance their strength in a garage gym setting, this program is your blueprint for success.
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
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Barbell Row
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Military Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Barbell Row
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Military Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Barbell Row
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Military Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Barbell Row
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Military Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Barbell Row
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Military Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Barbell Row
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Military Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Military Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Barbell Row
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Military Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Barbell Row
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Military Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Barbell Row
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Military Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Barbell Row
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Military Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Barbell Row
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Military Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Barbell Row
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Barbell Row
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Military Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Barbell Row
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Military Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Barbell Row
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Military Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Barbell Row
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Military Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Barbell Row
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Military Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Barbell Row
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
2
Military Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
5 reps
RPE 8.5
Week 1
1 / 12 Weeks
Day 1
1
Squat (Barbell)5 Sets
5 Reps
@8.5
2
Bench Press (Barbell)5 Sets
5 Reps
@8.5
3
Barbell Row5 Sets
5 Reps
@8.5
Day 2
1
Squat (Barbell)5 Sets
5 Reps
@8.5
2
Military Press (Barbell)5 Sets
5 Reps
@8.5
3
Deadlift (Barbell)1 Set
5 Reps
@8.5
Day 3
1
Squat (Barbell)5 Sets
5 Reps
@8.5
2
Bench Press (Barbell)5 Sets
5 Reps
@8.5
3
Barbell Row5 Sets
5 Reps
@8.5