Program Description
This is the program I’ve been using to get stronger. It’s main purpose is to increase deadlift and bench. It is made to be ran back to back, for your main lift of the day just look back at your previous cycle and add at least five pounds to what you did then. I would not recommend maxing deadlifts at the end of each cycle as I’ve found it to hurt my recovery to much, on bench and squat it should be fine though
Program Overview
- LevelIntermediate
- GoalPowerlifting, Powerbuilding
- EquipmentGarage Gym
- Program Length3 weeks
- Time Per Workout70 minutes
- CreatedDec 29, 2023 04:50
- Last EditedAug 05, 2024 10:02
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
2
5 reps
7 reps
RPE 9.5
RPE 8
2
Front Squat (Paused)
3
5-7 reps
RPE 8
3
Pendlay Row
2
5-7 reps
RPE 8
4
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8
5
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
AMRAP
RPE 10
6
Ab Wheel
2
5 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
2
3 reps
5 reps
RPE 9.5
RPE 8
2
Front Squat (Paused)
3
5-7 reps
RPE 8
3
Pendlay Row
2
5-7 reps
RPE 8
4
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8
5
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
AMRAP
RPE 10
6
Ab Wheel
2
5 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
2
1 reps
3 reps
RPE 9.5
RPE 8
2
Front Squat (Paused)
3
5-7 reps
RPE 8
3
Pendlay Row
2
5-7 reps
RPE 8
4
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8
5
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
AMRAP
RPE 10
6
Ab Wheel
2
5 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
2
5 reps
7 reps
RPE 9.5
RPE 8
2
Standing Behind Neck Shoulder Press (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Dip (Weighted)
2
10-15 reps
RPE 8.5
4A
Pullover (EZ Bar)
2
5-7 reps
RPE 8.5
4B
Skull Crusher
2
5-7 reps
RPE 8.5
5A
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
AMRAP
RPE 10
5B
Face Pull
2
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
2
3 reps
5 reps
RPE 9.5
RPE 8
2
Standing Behind Neck Shoulder Press (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Dip (Weighted)
2
10-15 reps
RPE 8.5
4A
Pullover (EZ Bar)
2
5-7 reps
RPE 8.5
4B
Skull Crusher
2
5-7 reps
RPE 8.5
5A
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
AMRAP
RPE 10
5B
Face Pull
2
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
2
1 reps
3 reps
RPE 10
RPE 8
2
Standing Behind Neck Shoulder Press (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Dip (Weighted)
2
10-15 reps
RPE 8.5
4A
Pullover (EZ Bar)
2
5-7 reps
RPE 8.5
4B
Skull Crusher
2
5-7 reps
RPE 8.5
5A
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
AMRAP
RPE 10
5B
Face Pull
2
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
1
2
5 reps
7 reps
RPE 9.5
RPE 8
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
3
5-7 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Kroc Row
2
15-20 reps
RPE 8.5
4
Lunge (Barbell)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8.5
5
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
AMRAP
RPE 10
6
Hanging Leg Raise
2
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
1
2
3 reps
5 reps
RPE 9.5
RPE 8
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
3
5-7 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Kroc Row
2
15-20 reps
RPE 8.5
4
Lunge (Barbell)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8.5
5
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
AMRAP
RPE 10
6
Hanging Leg Raise
2
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
1
2
1 reps
3 reps
RPE 10
RPE 8
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
3
5-7 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Kroc Row
2
15-20 reps
RPE 8.5
4
Lunge (Barbell)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8.5
5
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
AMRAP
RPE 10
6
Hanging Leg Raise
2
AMRAP
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
70%
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
5-7 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8.5
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
2
AMRAP
RPE 8.5
5A
Upright Row (Barbell)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8.5
5B
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8.5
6
Hammer Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 9.5
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
75%
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
5-7 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8.5
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
2
AMRAP
RPE 8.5
5A
Upright Row (Barbell)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8.5
5B
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8.5
6
Hammer Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 9.5
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
80%
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
5-7 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8.5
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
2
AMRAP
RPE 8.5
5A
Upright Row (Barbell)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8.5
5B
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8.5
6
Hammer Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 9.5
Week 1
1 / 3 Weeks
Day 1
1
Deadlift (Barbell)1 Set
2 Sets
5 Reps
7 Reps
@9.5
@8
2
Front Squat (Paused)3 Sets
5-7 Reps
@8
3
Pendlay Row2 Sets
5-7 Reps
@8
4
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)2 Sets
10-12 Reps
@8
5
Back Extension (Weighted)2 Sets
AMRAP
@10
6
Ab Wheel2 Sets
5 Reps
@7
Day 2
1
Bench Press (Barbell)1 Set
2 Sets
5 Reps
7 Reps
@9.5
@8
2
Standing Behind Neck Shoulder Press (Barbell)3 Sets
4-6 Reps
@8.5
3
Dip (Weighted)2 Sets
10-15 Reps
@8.5
4A
Pullover (EZ Bar)2 Sets
5-7 Reps
@8.5
4B
Skull Crusher2 Sets
5-7 Reps
@8.5
5A
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)2 Sets
AMRAP
@10
5B
Face Pull2 Sets
AMRAP
@10
Day 3
1
Front Squat (Barbell)1 Set
2 Sets
5 Reps
7 Reps
@9.5
@8
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift3 Sets
5-7 Reps
@8.5
3
Kroc Row2 Sets
15-20 Reps
@8.5
4
Lunge (Barbell)2 Sets
10-12 Reps
@8.5
5
Back Extension (Weighted)2 Sets
AMRAP
@10
6
Hanging Leg Raise2 Sets
AMRAP
@10
Day 4
1
Bench Press (Barbell)5 Sets
5 Reps
70%
2
Bench Press (Close Grip)3 Sets
5-7 Reps
@8.5
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)2 Sets
10-12 Reps
@8.5
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)2 Sets
AMRAP
@8.5
5A
Upright Row (Barbell)2 Sets
10-12 Reps
@8.5
5B
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)2 Sets
10-12 Reps
@8.5
6
Hammer Curl3 Sets
10-12 Reps
@9.5