Week 1 Full Body 1: Squat, OHP Full Body 2: Deadlift, Bench Full Body 2: Deadlift, Bench Press Full Body 3: Squat, Dip Full Body 4: Deadlift, Bench Press If you have a 5th day avail Week 2 Lower #1 Upper #1 Lower #2 Upper #2 Week 3 Full Body 1: Squat, Full Body 1: Squat, OHP Full Body 2: Deadlift, Bench Press Full Body 3: Squat, Dip Full Body 4: Deadlift, Bench Press If you have a 5th day avail Week 4 Lower #1 Upper #1 Upper #1 Lower #2 Upper #2 Upper #2 Week 5 Full Body 1: Squat, OHP Full Body 2: Deadlift, Bench Press Full Body 3: Squat, Dip Full Body 4: Deadlift, Bench Press If you have a 5th day avail Week 6 Lower #1 Upper #1 Lower #2 Lower #2 Upper #2 Week 7 Full Body 1: Squat, OHP Full Body 1: Squat, OHP Full Body 2: Deadlift, Bench Press Full Body 3: Squat, Dip Full Body 4: Deadlift, Bench Press If you have a 5th day avail Week 8 Lower #1 Upper #1 Upper #1 Lower #2 Upper #2 Upper #2 Week 9 Full Body 1: Squat, OHP Full Body 2: Deadlift, Bench Press Press Full Body 3: Squat, Dip Full Body 4: Deadlift, Bench Press If you have a 5th day avail If you are not feeling well recovered after completi likely perform better by running the deload (Week - Always use a good spotter when attempting m Always use safety bars on squat and bench pr Do not test maxes (move to Week 11) if you a Do not test maxes (move to Week 11) if you d Do not test maxes (move to Week 11) if you d Maxes should be done at a 9.5 RPE: It is not n What week to run? - Run Week 10A if you have mostly bodybuildin Run Week 10B only if you have competitive p MAX TESTING Week 10A Squat test Bench test Deadlift test MAX TESTING OPTI Week 10B Squat test Bench test Bench test Deadlift test Week 11 Lower #1 Upper #1 Lower #2 Upper #2 Upper #2 Optional Day Full Body 5: Arm & Hypertrophy Day Copyright 2020 by Jeff Nippard. All rights reserv storage retrieval system without the written per Readers should be aware that Internet Web site Limit of Liability/Disclaimer of Warranty: While completeness of the contents of this document written sales materials. The advice and strategie be liable for any loss of profit or any other comm The contents of this document are not intended the sole choice and risk of the reader. JEFF NIPPARD IMPORTANT: In kilograms or type IMPORTANT: On the right, enter your 1RM loads in the spaces below the given exercise (use the same units you specified above). See pg. 16 of the Get Ready Manual if unsure of your 1RM. Exercise Warm-up Sets Back squat Back squat Overhead press Glute Ham Raise Helms row Hammer curl 4 0 2 1 1 0 Deadlift 4 Barbell bench press 4 Barbell bench press 0 Hip abduction 0 Weighted pull-up 1 Floor skull crusher 1 Standing calf raise 1 SUGGES Back squat Weighted dip 4 2 Hanging leg raise 0 Lat pull-over 1 Incline dumbbell curl 1 Face pull 0 Pause deadlift Pause barbell bench press Chest-supported T-Bar row OR Pendlay row 4 3 1 Nordic ham curl 0 Dumbbell shrug 0 SUGGES If you have a 5th day available to train and would like to prioritize Exercise Warm-up Sets Deadlift 4 Sumo box squat or pause high-bar squat 2 Leg curl 1 Standing calf raise 1 Hanging leg raise 0 Barbell bench press Barbell bench press 4 0 Chin-up 1 Overhead press 2 Chest-supported dumbbell row 1 A1: Face pull 0 A2: Dumbbell lateral raise 0 B1: Concentration bicep curl B2: Triceps pressdown 0 0 SUGGES Back squat Snatch-grip romanian deadlift 4 2 Leg extension 1 Standing calf raise Banded lateral walk or hip abduction V sit-up Neck flexion/extension (optional) Close-grip bench press Pendlay row Weighted dip 0 0 0 1 3 1 2 Eccentric-accentuated pull-up 1 A1. Incline shrug 0 A2. Upright row 0 B1: Barbell or EZ bar curl 0 B2. Skull crusher 0 SUGGES Exercise Warm-up Sets Back squat 4 Back squat Overhead press Glute Ham Raise Helms row Hammer curl 0 2 1 1 0 Deadlift 4 Barbell bench press Barbell bench press 3 0 Hip abduction 0 Weighted pull-up 1 Floor skull crusher 1 Standing calf raise 1 SUGGES Back squat Weighted dip 4 2 Hanging leg raise 0 Lat pull-over 1 Incline dumbbell curl 1 Face pull 0 Pause deadlift Pause barbell bench press Chest-supported T-Bar row OR Pendlay row 4 3 1 Nordic ham curl 0 Dumbbell shrug 0 SUGGES If you have a 5th day available to train and would like to prioritize Exercise Warm-up Sets Deadlift 4 Deadlift 0 Sumo box squat or pause high-bar squat 2 Leg curl 1 Standing calf raise 1 Hanging leg raise 0 "Flat-back" bench press 3 Chin-up 1 Overhead press / push press 2 Chest-supported dumbbell row 1 A1: Face pull 0 A2: Dumbbell lateral raise 0 B1: Concentration bicep curl B2: Triceps pressdown 0 0 SUGGES Back squat 4 5" block pull 3 Leg extension 1 Standing calf raise Banded lateral walk or hip abduction V sit-up Neck flexion/extension (optional) Weighted dip Pendlay row 0 0 0 1 2 1 Deficit push-up 2 Eccentric-accentuated pull-up 1 A1. Incline shrug 0 A2. Bent over reverse dumbbell flye B1: Barbell or EZ bar curl 0 0 B2. Skull crusher 0 SUGGES Exercise Warm-up Sets Back squat 4 Back squat Overhead press Glute Ham Raise Helms row Hammer curl 0 2 1 1 0 Deadlift 4 Barbell bench press Barbell bench press 3 0 Hip abduction 0 Weighted pull-up 1 Floor skull crusher 1 Standing calf raise 1 SUGGES Back squat Weighted dip 4 2 Hanging leg raise 0 Lat pull-over 1 Incline dumbbell curl 1 Face pull 0 Pause deadlift Pause barbell bench press Chest-supported T-Bar row OR Pendlay row 4 3 1 Nordic ham curl 0 Dumbbell shrug 0 SUGGES If you have a 5th day available to train and would like to prioritize Semi-deload Week: Avoid fa Exercise Warm-up Sets Deadlift 4 Sumo box squat or pause high-bar squat 2 Leg curl 1 Standing calf raise 1 Hanging leg raise 0 Barbell bench press 3 Chin-up 1 Overhead press 2 Chest-supported dumbbell row 1 A1: Face pull 0 A2: Dumbbell lateral raise 0 B1: Concentration bicep curl B2: Triceps pressdown 0 0 SUGGES Back squat Low-bar back squat 4 0 Snatch-grip romanian deadlift 2 Leg extension 1 Standing calf raise Banded lateral walk or hip abduction V sit-up Neck flexion/extension (optional) 0 0 0 1 Barbell floor press 2 Pendlay row Weighted dip 1 2 Neutral grip pull-up 1 A1. Incline shrug 0 A2. Upright row 0 B1. Barbell or EZ bar curl 0 B2. Skull crusher 0 SUGGES Exercise Warm-up Sets Back squat 4 Back squat Overhead press Glute Ham Raise Helms row Hammer curl Pause deadlift Barbell bench press 0 2 1 1 0 4 4 Barbell bench press 0 Hip abduction 0 Weighted pull-up 1 Floor skull crusher 1 Standing calf raise 1 Back squat Weighted dip 4 2 Hanging leg raise 0 Lat pull-over 1 Incline dumbbell curl 1 Face pull 0 Deadlift Pause barbell bench press Chest-supported T-Bar row OR Pendlay row 4 3 1 Nordic ham curl 0 Dumbbell shrug 0 SUGGES If you have a 5th day available to train and would like to prioritize Exercise Warm-up Sets Deadlift 4 Sumo box squat or pause high-bar squat 2 Leg curl 1 Standing calf raise 1 Hanging leg raise 0 "Flat-back" bench press 3 Chin-up 1 Overhead press / push press 2 Chest-supported dumbbell row 1 A1: Face pull 0 A2: Dumbbell lateral raise 0 B1: Concentration bicep curl B2: Triceps pressdown 0 0 SUGGES Low-bar back squat 4 3" block pull 3 Leg extension 1 Standing calf raise Banded lateral walk or hip abduction V sit-up Neck flexion/extension (optional) Dumbbell Incline Press Pendlay row Weighted dip 0 0 0 1 2 1 2 Eccentric-accentuated pull-up 1 A1. Incline shrug 0 A2. Bent over reverse dumbbell flye B1. Barbell or EZ bar curl 0 0 B2. Skull crusher 0 SUGGES Exercise Warm-up Sets Back squat 4 Squat walk-out (do not squat) 0 Overhead press Glute Ham Raise Helms row Hammer curl 2 1 1 0 Deadlift 4 Barbell bench press 4 Barbell bench press 0 Hip abduction 0 Weighted pull-up 1 Floor skull crusher 1 Standing calf raise 1 Back squat Weighted dip 4 2 Hanging leg raise 0 Lat pull-over 1 Incline dumbbell curl 1 Face pull 0 Pause deadlift Pause barbell bench press Chest-supported T-Bar row OR Pendlay row 4 3 1 Nordic ham curl 0 Dumbbell shrug 0 SUGGES If you have a 5th day available to train and would like to prioritize feeling well recovered after completing Week 9 (achy joints, poor sleep, low en better by running the deload (Week 11) first, and then running the max test w se a good spotter when attempting max effort lifts se safety bars on squat and bench press (in case you have to dump the bar) st maxes (move to Week 11) if you are feeling joint pain st maxes (move to Week 11) if you do not feel properly recovered st maxes (move to Week 11) if you do not have a good spotter ould be done at a 9.5 RPE: It is not necessary to push to the point where you a run? k 10A if you have mostly bodybuilding and strength goals k 10B only if you have competitive powerlifting goals MAX TESTING OPTION A: Important! Choose either Week 10A Exercise Warm-up Sets Back squat 4 Single-arm lat pulldown Incline dumbbell curl 1 0 Standing calf raise 1 Barbell bench press 4 Leg curl 1 Dumbbell lateral raise 0 Triceps pressdown 1 Deadlift 4 Overhead press 2 Leg extension 1 Bicycle crunch 0 MAX TESTING OPTION B: Important! For competitive powerlifters only Exercise Warm-up Sets Back squat 5 Single-arm lat pulldown Incline dumbbell curl 1 0 Standing calf raise 1 Barbell bench press 5 Leg curl 1 Dumbbell lateral raise 0 Triceps pressdown 1 Deadlift 5 Overhead press 2 Leg extension 1 Bicycle crunch 0 Full Deload Week: Avoid failu Exercise Warm-up Sets Deadlift 4 Sumo box squat or pause high-bar squat 2 Leg curl 1 Standing calf raise 1 Hanging leg raise 0 Barbell bench press 3 Assisted Chin-up 1 Overhead press 2 Chest-supported dumbbell row 1 A1: Face pull 0 A2: Dumbbell lateral raise 0 B1: Concentration bicep curl B2: Triceps pressdown 0 0 SUGGES Back squat Snatch-grip Romanian deadlift 4 2 Leg extension 1 Standing calf raise Banded lateral walk or hip abduction V sit-up Neck flexion/extension (optional) Close-grip bench press Chest-supported dumbbell row Weighted dip Single-arm lat pulldown 0 0 0 1 3 1 2 1 A1. Incline shrug 0 A2. Upright row 0 B1: Barbell or EZ bar curl 0 B2. Skull crusher 0 SUGGES Arm & Hypertrophy Day: Optionally Exercise Warm-up Sets A1. Barbell or EZ bar curl 1 A2. Floor skull crusher 1 B1. Incline dumbbell curl (reverse 21's) 0 B2. Triceps pressdown (reverse 21's) 0 C1. Dumbbell lateral raise 0 C2. Band pull-apart 0 C3. Standing calf raise 0 C4. Bicycle crunch 0 Neck flexion/extension (optional) 1 0 by Jeff Nippard. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be use val system without the written permission of the author, except in the case ld be aware that Internet Web sites offered as citations and/or sources for ity/Disclaimer of Warranty: While the author has used his best efforts and of the contents of this document and specifically disclaims any implied wa materials. The advice and strategies contained herein may not be suitable f ny loss of profit or any other commercial damages, including but not limite of this document are not intended for the treatment or prevention of disea e and risk of the reader. EFF NIPPARD'S POWERBUILDING SYSTEM - 4X/WEEK SPREADS PORTANT: In the light red cell below, type "kg" if using grams or type "lbs" if using pounds (quotation marks not included) lbs Squat Bench Deadlift OHP 100 100 100 100 Working Sets Reps Load (lbs) %1RM 1 2 3 3 3 3 5 8 8 8-10 12-15 20-25 75-80 70 70 75-80% 70% 70% N/A N/A N/A 3 4 80 80% 1 3 85-90 82.5-87.5% 2 10 70 67.5% 3 15-20 N/A 3 5-8 N/A 3 10-12 N/A 3 8-10 N/A SUGGESTED REST DAY (1-2 days off depending on your schedule) 3 4 80 80% 3 8 N/A 3 10-12 N/A 3 12-15 N/A 3 12-15 N/A 4 15-20 N/A 4 3 3 2 5 10 3 6-8 N/A 3 20-25 N/A 75 75 75% 75% N/A SUGGESTED REST DAY (1-2 days off depending on your schedule) ke to prioritize additional arm hypertrophy, there is an optional Arm & Hyp Working Sets Reps Load (lbs) %1RM 3 3 80 80% 2 8 N/A 3 6-8 N/A 3 8-10 N/A 3 10-12 N/A 1 3 2 6 3 8-10 3 4 3 12-15 N/A 2 15-20 N/A 2 15-20 N/A 3 3 12-15 12-15 N/A N/A 85-90 80 85-90% 77.5% N/A 80 80% SUGGESTED REST DAY (1-2 days off depending on your schedule) 3 3 6 10 75 75% N/A 3 12-15 N/A 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 15-20 15-20 12-15 12/12 12 10 6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2 AMRAP N/A 2 15-20 N/A 2 15-20 N/A 3 12-15 N/A 3 8-10 N/A SUGGESTED REST DAY (1-2 days off depending on your schedule) Working Sets Reps Load (lbs) %1RM 1 8 75-80 72.5-77.5% 2 3 2 3 2 6 8 8-10 12-15 20-25 75 75 75% 72.5% N/A N/A N/A 4 2 85 85% 1 2 6 8 75-80 75 75-80% 72.5% 2 15-20 N/A 3 5-8 N/A 3 10-12 N/A 3 8 N/A SUGGESTED REST DAY (1-2 days off depending on your schedule) 4 3 4 8 80 80% N/A 3 10-12 N/A 3 12-15 N/A 2 12-15 N/A 4 15-20 N/A 4 4 3 2 5 10 80 75 77.5% 75% N/A 3 6-8 N/A 3 20-25 N/A SUGGESTED REST DAY (1-2 days off depending on your schedule) ke to prioritize additional arm hypertrophy, there is an optional Arm & Hyp Working Sets Reps Load (lbs) %1RM 1 2 90-95 87.5-92.5% 3 3 80 80% 2 8 N/A 3 6-8 N/A 3 8-10 N/A 3 10-12 N/A 3 10 N/A 3 8-10 N/A 3 3/3 80 80% 3 12-15 N/A 3 15-20 N/A 3 15-20 N/A 3 3 12-15 12-15 N/A N/A SUGGESTED REST DAY (1-2 days off depending on your schedule) 3 6 75 75% 2 4 N/A 3 12-15 N/A 4 3 3 3 3 3 15-20 15-20 12-15 12/12 6 10 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2 AMRAP N/A 2 AMRAP N/A 2 15-20 N/A 2 3 15-20 12-15 N/A N/A 3 8-10 N/A SUGGESTED REST DAY (1-2 days off depending on your schedule) Working Sets Reps Load (lbs) %1RM 1 3 85-90 82.5-87.5% 2 3 2 3 2 4 8 8-10 12-15 20-25 80 75 80% 75% N/A N/A N/A 3 3 85 85% 1 2 4 6 85-90 80 82.5-87.5% 80% 3 15-20 N/A 3 5-8 N/A 3 10-12 N/A 3 8 N/A SUGGESTED REST DAY (1-2 days off depending on your schedule) 3 3 6 8 80 3 10-12 N/A 3 12-15 N/A 2 12-15 N/A 4 15-20 N/A 4 3 3 2 6 10 3 6-8 N/A 3 20-25 N/A 85 75 77.5% N/A 82.5% 75% N/A SUGGESTED REST DAY (1-2 days off depending on your schedule) ke to prioritize additional arm hypertrophy, there is an optional Arm & Hyp ad Week: Avoid failure and train lighter this week to promote recovery and to prepare for th Working Sets Reps Load (lbs) %1RM 3 4 80 2 8 N/A 3 6-8 N/A 3 8-10 N/A 3 10-12 N/A 2 7 2 8-10 3 4 2 12-15 N/A 3 15-20 N/A 3 15-20 N/A 3 3 12-15 12-15 N/A N/A 80 80% 77.5% N/A 85 82.5% SUGGESTED REST DAY (1-2 days off depending on your schedule) 1 2 1 7 90-95 75 90-95% 75% 2 10 N/A 2 12-15 N/A 3 3 3 3 15-20 15-20 12-15 12/12 N/A N/A N/A N/A 3 8 N/A 2 3 10 6 N/A N/A 2 10 N/A 2 15-20 N/A 2 15-20 N/A 2 12-15 N/A 2 8-10 N/A SUGGESTED REST DAY (1-2 days off depending on your schedule) Working Sets Reps Load (lbs) %1RM 1 3 85-90 85-90% 2 4 2 2 2 4 1 2 8 8-10 12-15 20-25 2 3 85 70 75 85-90 85% 70% N/A N/A N/A 75% 85-90% 2 4 80 80% 3 15-20 N/A 3 3-5 N/A 3 10-12 N/A 3 8 N/A SUGGESTED 1-2 REST DAYS 4 3 6 8 80 77.5% N/A 3 10-12 N/A 3 12-15 N/A 2 12-15 N/A 3 15-20 N/A 1 4 3 3 6 10 85-90 75 85-90% 75% N/A 3 6-8 N/A 3 20-25 N/A SUGGESTED REST DAY (1-2 days off depending on your schedule) ke to prioritize additional arm hypertrophy, there is an optional Arm & Hyp Working Sets Reps Load (lbs) %1RM 3 5 80 80% 2 8 N/A 3 6-8 N/A 3 8-10 N/A 3 10-12 N/A 3 10 N/A 3 8-10 N/A 3 3/3 85 82.5% 3 12-15 N/A 3 15-20 N/A 3 15-20 N/A 3 3 12-15 12-15 N/A N/A SUGGESTED REST DAY (1-2 days off depending on your schedule) 3 7 75 75% 2 4 N/A 3 12-15 N/A 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 15-20 15-20 12-15 12/12 8 10 6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2 AMRAP N/A 2 15-20 N/A 2 3 15-20 12-15 N/A N/A 3 8-10 N/A SUGGESTED REST DAY (1-2 days off depending on your schedule) Working Sets Reps Load (lbs) %1RM 1 2 90-95 87.5-92.5% 1 10sec 100 100% 3 2 2 2 6 8-10 12-15 20-25 80 80% N/A N/A N/A 3 4 80 80% 1 2 90-95 87.5-92.5% 2 2 90 87.5% 3 15-20 N/A 3 3-5 N/A 3 10-12 3 8 3 3 N/A N/A SUGGESTED 1-2 REST DAYS 4 85 82.5% 8 N/A 3 10-12 N/A 3 12-15 N/A 2 12-15 N/A 4 15-20 N/A 4 3 3 2 5 10 3 6-8 N/A 3 20-25 N/A 75 80 75% 77.5% N/A SUGGESTED REST DAY (1-2 days off depending on your schedule) ke to prioritize additional arm hypertrophy, there is an optional Arm & Hyp IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT WEEK 10 or sleep, low energy) you should run Week 11 first and then run the Week 10 m the max test week (Week 10) after. mp the bar) ed nt where you actually fail. I recommend stopping at the point where you don’t either Week 10A or Week 10B. Do not run both weeks. See Page 91 in the program Working Sets Reps Load (lbs) %1RM 1 AMRAP 90 90.0% 2 4 12 12 N/A N/A 3 12 N/A SUGGESTED 1-2 REST DAYS 1 AMRAP 3 8-10 N/A 2 15-20 N/A 3 90 90.0% 12 N/A SUGGESTED 1-2 REST DAYS 1 AMRAP 90 90.0% 3 10 N/A 3 12 N/A 4 15 N/A e powerlifters only. Choose either Week 10A or Week 10B. Do not run both weeks. S Working Sets Reps Load (lbs) %1RM 1-3 1 100-105 100-105% 2 4 12 12 N/A N/A 3 12 N/A SUGGESTED 1-2 REST DAYS 1-3 1 100-105 100-105% 3 8-10 N/A 2 15-20 N/A 3 12 N/A SUGGESTED 1-2 REST DAYS 1-3 1 100-105 100-105% 3 10 N/A 3 12 N/A 4 15 N/A d Week: Avoid failure and train lighter this week before running back through Week 1 or onto Working Sets Reps Load (lbs) %1RM 2 3 75 75% 2 6 N/A 2 6-8 N/A 2 8-10 N/A 2 10-12 N/A 2 6 75 72.5% 2 8-10 N/A 2 4 2 12-15 N/A 2 15-20 N/A 2 15-20 N/A 75 75% 2 12-15 N/A 2 12-15 N/A SUGGESTED REST DAY (1-2 days off depending on your schedule) 2 6 70 70% 2 8 N/A 2 12-15 N/A 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 15-20 15-20 12-15 12/12 10 10 6 10 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2 15-20 N/A 2 15-20 N/A 2 12-15 N/A 2 8-10 N/A SUGGESTED REST DAY (1-2 days off depending on your schedule) ay: Optionally run this day on the odd weeks (Week 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9) if you Working Sets Reps Load (lbs) %1RM 3 12 N/A 3 12 N/A 3 21 N/A 3 21 N/A 3 20 N/A 3 20 N/A 3 12 N/A 3 15 N/A 3 15/15 N/A DISCLAIMER ent may be used or reproduced by any means: graphic, electronic, or mech cept in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews. /or sources for further information may have changed or disappeared betw est efforts and knowledge in researching and preparing this document, he m any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpos ot be suitable for your particular situation. You should consult with a medi g but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damages. ention of disease, nor as a substitute for medical treatment, nor as an alte WEEK SPREADSHEET RPE Rest 7.5 N/A N/A 7 9 10 3-4 min 3-4 min 2-3 min 1-2 min 1-2 min 1-2 min N/A 3-5 min 8.5 4-5 min N/A 2-3 min 9 1-2 min 8 3-4 min 8 1-2 min 9 n your schedule) N/A 8 1-2 min 3-4 min 2-3 min 9 1-2 min 8 1-2 min 9 1-2 min 9 1-2 min N/A N/A 7 3-4 min 2-3 min 1-2 min 8 1-2 min 9 1-2 min n your schedule) optional Arm & Hypertrophy day you can run at the end of this spreadsheet RPE Rest N/A 3-5 min 7 2-3 min 8 1-2 min 9 1-2 min 8 1-2 min 8 N/A 4-5 min 3-4 min 8 2-3 min N/A 2-3 min 9 1-2 min 9 30sec 9 30sec 9 9 30sec 30sec n your schedule) N/A 7 3-4 min 2-3 min 9 1-2 min 9 9 9 8 7 7 7 1-2 min 1-2 min 1-2 min 1-2 min 2-3 min 2-3 min 2-3 min 10 2-3 min 9 30sec 9 30sec 9 30sec 8 30sec n your schedule) RPE Rest 8.5 3-4 min N/A N/A 7 9 10 3-4 min 2-3 min 1-2 min 1-2 min 1-2 min N/A 3-5 min 8.5 N/A 4-5 min 2-3 min 9 1-2 min 8 3-4 min 8 1-2 min 9 1-2 min n your schedule) N/A 8 3-4 min 2-3 min 9 1-2 min 8 1-2 min 9 1-2 min 9 1-2 min N/A N/A 7 3-4 min 2-3 min 1-2 min 8 1-2 min 9 1-2 min n your schedule) optional Arm & Hypertrophy day you can run at the end of this spreadsheet RPE Rest 9 4-5 min N/A 3-5 min 7 2-3 min 8 1-2 min 9 1-2 min 8 1-2 min 7 3-4 min 8 2-3 min N/A 2-3 min 9 1-2 min 9 30sec 9 30sec 9 9 30sec 30sec n your schedule) N/A 3-4 min 8 2-3 min 9 1-2 min 9 9 9 8 7 7 1-2 min 1-2 min 1-2 min 1-2 min 2-3 min 2-3 min 7 2-3 min 10 2-3 min 9 30sec 9 9 30sec 30sec 9 30sec n your schedule) RPE Rest 8.5 3-4 min N/A N/A 8 9 10 3-4 min 2-3 min 1-2 min 1-2 min 1-2 min N/A 3-5 min 9 N/A 4-5 min 2-3 min 9 1-2 min 8 3-4 min 8 1-2 min 9 1-2 min n your schedule) N/A 8 3-4 min 2-3 min 9 1-2 min 9 1-2 min 9 1-2 min 9 1-2 min N/A N/A 7 3-4 min 2-3 min 1-2 min 8 1-2 min 10 1-2 min n your schedule) optional Arm & Hypertrophy day you can run at the end of this spreadsheet ry and to prepare for the next 4 weeks! RPE Rest N/A 3-5 min 5 2-3 min 7 1-2 min 7 1-2 min 8 1-2 min N/A 3-4 min 7 2-3 min N/A 1-2 min 7 3-4 min 8 30sec 8 30sec 8 8 30sec 30sec n your schedule) 9 N/A 4-5 min 3-4 min 6 2-3 min 8 1-2 min 8 8 8 8 1-2 min 1-2 min 1-2 min 1-2 min 7 2-3 min 7 7 2-3 min 2-3 min 7 2-3 min 8 30sec 8 30sec 8 30sec 8 30sec n your schedule) RPE Rest 8.5 4-5 min N/A N/A 8 9 10 N/A 9 3-4 min 2-3 min 1-2 min 1-2 min 1-2 min 3-4 min 4-5 min N/A 3-4 min 9 1-2 min 7 3-4 min 8 1-2 min 9 1-2 min N/A 8 3-4 min 2-3 min 9 1-2 min 9 1-2 min 9 1-2 min 9 1-2 min 8.5 N/A 7 4-5 min 2-3 min 2-3 min 8 1-2 min 9 1-2 min n your schedule) optional Arm & Hypertrophy day you can run at the end of this spreadsheet RPE Rest N/A 3-5 min 7 2-3 min 8 1-2 min 9 1-2 min 8 1-2 min 7 3-4 min 8 2-3 min N/A 1-2 min 9 3-4 min 9 30sec 9 30sec 9 9 30sec 30sec n your schedule) N/A 3-4 min 8 4-5 min 9 1-2 min 9 9 9 8 8 7 7 1-2 min 1-2 min 1-2 min 1-2 min 2-3 min 2-3 min 2-3 min 10 2-3 min 9 30sec 9 9 30sec 30sec 9 30sec n your schedule) RPE Rest 8.5 4-5 min NO REPS 4-5 min N/A 7 9 10 2-3 min 1-2 min 1-2 min 1-2 min N/A 3-5 min 9 4-5 min N/A 3-4 min 9 1-2 min 7 2-3 min 8 1-2 min 9 1-2 min N/A 8 3-4 min 2-3 min 9 1-2 min 9 1-2 min 9 1-2 min 9 1-2 min N/A N/A 7 3-4 min 2-3 min 1-2 min 8 1-2 min 9 1-2 min n your schedule) optional Arm & Hypertrophy day you can run at the end of this spreadsheet 10 n run the Week 10 max testing. If you have accumulated sufficient fatigue from int where you don’t think you could get another rep with good form. age 91 in the program PDF for suggestions on which week to run. RPE Rest 9.5 4-5 min 8 8 2-3 min 1-2 min 8 1-2 min 9.5 4-5 min 8 2-3 min 8 1-2 min 8 1-2 min 9.5 4-5 min 6 2-3 min 7 1-2 min 8 1-2 min not run both weeks. See Page 91 for suggestions on which week to run. RPE Rest 9.5 4-5 min 8 8 2-3 min 1-2 min 8 1-2 min 9.5 4-5 min 8 2-3 min 8 1-2 min 8 1-2 min 9.5 4-5 min 6 2-3 min 7 1-2 min 8 1-2 min hrough Week 1 or onto a new program. RPE Rest N/A 3-5 min 5 2-3 min 6 1-2 min 6 1-2 min 6 1-2 min N/A 3-4 min 7 2-3 min N/A 2-3 min 7 1-2 min 8 30sec 8 30sec 8 8 n your schedule) N/A 6 30sec 30sec 3-4 min 2-3 min 7 1-2 min 8 8 8 8 6 6 7 8 1-2 min 1-2 min 1-2 min 1-2 min 2-3 min 3-4 min 2-3 min 2-3 min 8 30sec 8 30sec 8 30sec 8 30sec n your schedule) 3, 5, 7 and 9) if you have an extra day to train. RPE Rest 8 30sec 8 30sec 10 30sec 10 30sec 9 30sec 9 30sec 9 30sec 9 30sec 8 1-2 min electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or by a articles or reviews. r disappeared between the time this book was written and when it is read. this document, he makes no representations or warranties with respect to a particular purpose. No warranty may be created or extended by sales rep onsult with a medical professional where appropriate. Neither the publish r other damages. ment, nor as an alternative to medical advice. Utilizing the information with Copyright 2020 by Jeff Nippard. All rights reserved. Notes Focus on technique and explosive power! Keep back angle and form consistent across all reps Reset each rep (don't touch-and-press) Keep your hips straight, do nordic ham curls if no GHR machine Strict form. Drive elbows out and back at 45 degree angle Keep elbows locked in place, squeeze the dumbbell handle hard! Conventional or sumo: use whatever stance you are stronger with Top set. Leave 1 (maybe 2) reps in the tank. Hard set. Quick 1 second pause on the chest on each rep Machine, band or weighted, 1 second isometric hold at the top of each rep 1.5x shoulder width grip, pull your chest to the bar Arc the bar back behind your head, soft touch on the floor behind you 1-2 second pause at the bottom of each rep, full ROM Maintain tight pressure in your upper back against the bar Do dumbbell floor press if no access to dip handles Knees to chest, controlled reps, straighten legs more to increase difficulty Can use a DB, cable/rope or band, stretch and squeeze lats! Do each arm one at a time rather than alternating, start with your weak arm Can use cable/rope or band, retract your shoulder blades as you pull 3 second pause right after the plates come off the ground 2-3 second pause on the chest Be mindful of lower back fatigue. Stay light, minimize cheating See video demos page in the program pdf, can sub for lying leg curl Feel a stretch on the traps at the bottom, squeeze hard at the top hy day you can run at the end of this spreadsheet. Notes Brace your lats, chest tall, pull the slack out of the bar before lifting If you squat high-bar, do sumo box squat. If you squat low-bar, do pause high-bar (2 sec pause) Do lying leg curl machine or nordic ham curl if no machine access 1-2 second pause at the bottom of each rep, full squeeze at the top Knees to chest, controlled reps, straighten legs more to increase difficulty Top set. Leave ~2 reps in the tank. Hard set. Set up a comfortable arch, slight pause on the chest, explode up Underhand grip, pull your chest to the bar, add weight if needed to hit RPE Squeeze your glutes to keep your torso upright, press up and slightly back Lie on an incline bench and do rows - pull with lats! Can use cable/rope or band, retract your shoulder blades as you pull Arc the dumbbell out, mind-muscle connection with middle fibers Pin your elbow against your upper leg or the back of a bench Can do with cables or bands, squeeze triceps to move the weight Sit back and down, keep your upper back tight to the bar Wide grip, mind-muscle connection with hamstrings Use bands if no machine access, mind-muscle connection with quads Emphasize the mind-muscle connection Point toes slightly outward, mind-muscle connection with glutes Think about squeezing your upper and lower abs together 12 reps flexion (front of neck), 12 reps extension (back of neck) Shoulder width grip, tuck your elbows in closer to your torso Be mindful of lower back fatigue. Stay light, minimize cheating Do dumbbell floor press if no access to dip handles 3 second negative on every rep, maintain controlled form for all reps Lie face down against an incline bench and do shrugs - full ROM and squeeze! Can use cables/rope, bands or dumbbells. Stop ROM once elbows reach shoulder height. Focus on the mind-muscle connection Barbell or EZ bar, do these on a bench, constant tension on triceps Notes Top set. Leave 1 (maybe 2) reps in the tank. Push it! Keep back angle and form consistent across all reps Reset each rep (don't touch-and-press) Keep your hips straight, do nordic ham curls if no GHR machine Strict form. Drive elbows out and back at 45 degree angle Keep elbows locked in place, squeeze the dumbbell handle hard! Conventional or sumo: use whatever stance you are stronger with Top set. Leave 1 (maybe 2) reps in the tank. Push it! Quick 1 second pause on the chest on each rep Machine, band or weighted, 1 second isometric hold at the top of each rep 1.5x shoulder width grip, pull your chest to the bar Arc the bar back behind your head, soft touch on the floor behind you 1-2 second pause at the bottom of each rep, full ROM Maintain tight pressure in your upper back against the bar Do dumbbell floor press if no access to dip handles Knees to chest, controlled reps, straighten legs more to increase difficulty Can use a DB, cable/rope or band, stretch and squeeze lats! Do each arm one at a time rather than alternating, start with your weak arm Can use cable/rope or band, retract your shoulder blades as you pull 3 second pause right after the plates come off the ground 2-3 second pause on the chest Be mindful of lower back fatigue. Stay light, minimize cheating See video demos page in the program pdf, can sub for lying leg curl Feel a stretch on the traps at the bottom, squeeze hard at the top hy day you can run at the end of this spreadsheet. Notes Top set! Aim for near PR. Keep form tight. Brace your lats, chest tall, pull the slack out of the bar before lifting If you squat high-bar, do sumo box squat. If you squat low-bar, do pause high-bar (2 sec pause) Do lying leg curl machine or nordic ham curl if no machine access 1-2 second pause at the bottom of each rep, full squeeze at the top Knees to chest, controlled reps, straighten legs more to increase difficulty Shoulder blades still retracted and depressed. Slight arch in upper back. Minimize leg drive. Underhand grip, pull your chest to the bar, add weight if needed to hit RPE First 3 reps strict military press (no leg drive), last 3 reps push press (use leg drive) Lie on an incline bench and do rows - pull with lats! Can use cable/rope or band, retract your shoulder blades as you pull Arc the dumbbell out, mind-muscle connection with middle fibers Pin your elbow against your upper leg or the back of a bench Can do with cables or bands, squeeze triceps to move the weight Sit back and down, keep your upper back tight to the bar Do block pulls from a 5" block (can stack 45lb + 10lb bumper plates as blocks) Use bands if no machine access, mind-muscle connection with quads Emphasize the mind-muscle connection Point toes slightly outward, mind-muscle connection with glutes Think about squeezing your upper and lower abs together 12 reps flexion (front of neck), 12 reps extension (back of neck) Do incline dumbbell press if no access to dip handles Be mindful of lower back fatigue. Stay light, minimize cheating As many reps as possible. Use Perfect Push-up handles or dumbbells to create a deficit 3 second negative on every rep, maintain controlled form for all reps Lie face down against an incline bench and do shrugs - full ROM and squeeze! Mind-muscle connection with rear delts, sweep the weight out Focus on the mind-muscle connection Barbell or EZ bar, do these on a bench, constant tension on triceps Notes Top set. Leave 1 (maybe 2) reps in the tank. Aim for near 3 rep PR. Keep back angle and form consistent across all reps Reset each rep (don't touch-and-press) Keep your hips straight, do nordic ham curls if no GHR machine Strict form. Drive elbows out and back at 45 degree angle Keep elbows locked in place, squeeze the dumbbell handle hard! Brace your lats, chest tall, pull the slack out of the bar before lifting Top set. Leave 1 rep in the tank. Aim for near 4 rep PR. Quick 1 second pause on the chest on each rep Machine, band or weighted, 1 second isometric hold at the top of each rep 1.5x shoulder width grip, pull your chest to the bar Arc the bar back behind your head, soft touch on the floor behind you 1-2 second pause at the bottom of each rep, full ROM Maintain tight pressure in your upper back against the bar Do dumbbell floor press if no access to dip handles Knees to chest, controlled reps, straighten legs more to increase difficulty Can use a DB, cable/rope or band, stretch and squeeze lats! Do each arm one at a time rather than alternating, start with your weak arm Can use cable/rope or band, retract your shoulder blades as you pull 3 second pause right after the plates come off the ground 2-3 second pause on the chest Be mindful of lower back fatigue. Stay light, minimize cheating See video demos page in the program pdf, can sub for lying leg curl Feel a stretch on the traps at the bottom, squeeze hard at the top hy day you can run at the end of this spreadsheet. weeks! Notes Brace your lats, chest tall, pull the slack out of the bar before lifting If you squat high-bar, do sumo box squat. If you squat low-bar, do pause high-bar (2 sec pause) Do lying leg curl machine or nordic ham curl if no machine access 1-2 second pause at the bottom of each rep, full squeeze at the top Knees to chest, controlled reps, straighten legs more to increase difficulty Set up a comfortable arch, slight pause on the chest, explode up Underhand grip, pull your chest to the bar, add weight if needed to hit RPE Squeeze your glutes to keep your torso upright, press up and slightly back Lie on an incline bench and do rows - pull with lats! Can use cable/rope or band, retract your shoulder blades as you pull Arc the dumbbell out, mind-muscle connection with middle fibers Pin your elbow against your upper leg or the back of a bench Can do with cables or bands, squeeze triceps to move the weight Only heavy set this week! Perfect technique! Sit back and down, keep your upper back tight to the bar Wide grip, mind-muscle connection with hamstrings Use bands if no machine access, mind-muscle connection with quads Emphasize the mind-muscle connection Point toes slightly outward, mind-muscle connection with glutes Think about squeezing your upper and lower abs together 12 reps flexion (front of neck), 12 reps extension (back of neck) Control the eccentric (don't let your elbows slam into the ground), be explosive on the way up Be mindful of lower back fatigue. Stay light, minimize cheating Do incline dumbbell press if no access to dip handles Avoid failure, focus on good technique and maintaining consistent tempo Lie face down against an incline bench and do shrugs - full ROM and squeeze! Can use cables/rope, bands or dumbbells. Stop ROM once elbows reach shoulder height. Focus on the mind-muscle connection Barbell or EZ bar, do these on a bench, constant tension on triceps Notes Try to add some weight from Week 5 or improve bar speed at same weight Be mindful of technique. Focus on driving your back into the bar. Reset each rep (don't touch-and-press) Keep your hips straight, do nordic ham curls if no GHR machine Strict form. Drive elbows out and back at 45 degree angle Keep elbows locked in place, squeeze the dumbbell handle hard! 3 second pause right after the plates come off the ground Top set. Leave 1 rep in the tank. Aim for near 3 rep PR. Focus on technique. Press the bar back and up with explosive force Machine, band or weighted, 1 second isometric hold at the top of each rep 1.5x shoulder width grip, pull your chest to the bar Arc the bar back behind your head, soft touch on the floor behind you 1-2 second pause at the bottom of each rep, full ROM Maintain tight pressure in your upper back against the bar Do dumbbell floor press if no access to dip handles Knees to chest, controlled reps, straighten legs more to increase difficulty Can use a DB, cable/rope or band, stretch and squeeze lats! Do each arm one at a time rather than alternating, start with your weak arm Can use cable/rope or band, retract your shoulder blades as you pull Work up to a heavy triple with a load that hits RPE 8-9 2-3 second pause on the chest Be mindful of lower back fatigue. Stay light, minimize cheating See video demos page in the program pdf, can sub for lying leg curl Feel a stretch on the traps at the bottom, squeeze hard at the top hy day you can run at the end of this spreadsheet. Notes Brace your lats, chest tall, pull the slack out of the bar before lifting If you squat high-bar, do sumo box squat. If you squat low-bar, do pause high-bar (2 sec pause) Do lying leg curl machine or nordic ham curl if no machine access 1-2 second pause at the bottom of each rep, full squeeze at the top Knees to chest, controlled reps, straighten legs more to increase difficulty Shoulder blades still retracted and depressed. Slight arch in upper back. Minimize leg drive. Underhand grip, pull your chest to the bar, add weight if needed to hit RPE First 3 reps strict military press (no leg drive), last 3 reps push press (use leg drive) Lie on an incline bench and do rows - pull with lats! Can use cable/rope or band, retract your shoulder blades as you pull Arc the dumbbell out, mind-muscle connection with middle fibers Pin your elbow against your upper leg or the back of a bench Can do with cables or bands, squeeze triceps to move the weight Sit back and down, keep your upper back tight to the bar Do block pulls from a 3" block (can use 25lb + 10lb bumper plates as blocks) Use bands if no machine access, mind-muscle connection with quads Emphasize the mind-muscle connection Point toes slightly outward, mind-muscle connection with glutes Think about squeezing your upper and lower abs together 12 reps flexion (front of neck), 12 reps extension (back of neck) 45° incline, keep shoulder blades retracted and depressed Be mindful of lower back fatigue. Stay light, minimize cheating Do dumbbell floor press if no access to dip handles 3 second negative on every rep, maintain controlled form for all reps Lie face down against an incline bench and do shrugs - full ROM and squeeze! Mind-muscle connection with rear delts, sweep the weight out Focus on the mind-muscle connection Barbell or EZ bar, do these on a bench, constant tension on triceps Notes Top set. Leave 1 (maybe 2) reps in the tank. Aim for near 2 rep PR. Do not squat. Walk the weight out, hold and walk back in. Set the safety pins high and have a spotter. Reset each rep (don't touch-and-press) Keep your hips straight, do nordic ham curls if no GHR machine Strict form. Drive elbows out and back at 45 degree angle Keep elbows locked in place, squeeze the dumbbell handle hard! Semi-deload. Focus on technique and bar speed leading into max week. Top set. Aim for a near 2 rep PR Focus on technique. Press the bar back and up with explosive force Machine, band or weighted, 1 second isometric hold at the top of each rep 1.5x shoulder width grip, pull your chest to the bar Arc the bar back behind your head, soft touch on the floor behind you 1-2 second pause at the bottom of each rep, full ROM Maintain tight pressure in your upper back against the bar Do dumbbell floor press if no access to dip handles Knees to chest, controlled reps, straighten legs more to increase difficulty Can use a DB, cable/rope or band, stretch and squeeze lats! Do each arm one at a time rather than alternating, start with your weak arm Can use cable/rope or band, retract your shoulder blades as you pull 3 second pause right after the plates come off the ground 2-3 second pause on the chest Be mindful of lower back fatigue. Stay light, minimize cheating See video demos page in the program pdf, can sub for lying leg curl Feel a stretch on the traps at the bottom, squeeze hard at the top hy day you can run at the end of this spreadsheet. ting. If you have accumulated sufficient fatigue from Weeks 7-9, you will you could get another rep with good form. for suggestions on which week to run. Notes As many reps as possible. Always use a spotter and good form. Aim to hit 3+ reps Perform with bands if no lat pulldown, drive elbows down and in Focus on the mind-muscle connection 1-2 second pause at the bottom of each rep, full squeeze at the top As many reps as possible. Always use a spotter and good form. Aim to hit 3+ reps Do lying leg curl machine or nordic ham curl if no machine access Arc the dumbbell out, mind-muscle connection with middle fibers Can do with cables or bands, squeeze triceps to move the weight As many reps as possible. Always use a spotter and good form. Aim to hit 3+ reps Reset each rep (don't touch-and-press) Use bands if no machine access, mind-muscle connection with quads Focus on rounding your back as you crunch hard! e 91 for suggestions on which week to run. Notes Aim for a new PR. Start with 100% and increase by ~2.5% every attempt until you hit a 9.5 RPE. Use a spotter and good form! Perform with bands if no lat pulldown, drive elbows down and in Focus on the mind-muscle connection 1-2 second pause at the bottom of each rep, full squeeze at the top Aim for a new PR. Start with 100% and increase by ~2.5% every attempt until you hit a 9.5 RPE. Use a spotter and good form! Do lying leg curl machine or nordic ham curl if no machine access Arc the dumbbell out, mind-muscle connection with middle fibers Can do with cables or bands, squeeze triceps to move the weight Aim for a new PR. Start with 100% and increase by ~2.5% every attempt. 5-min rest between attempts. Use good form! Reset each rep (don't touch-and-press) Use bands if no machine access, mind-muscle connection with quads Focus on rounding your back as you crunch hard! program. Notes Brace your lats, chest tall, pull the slack out of the bar before lifting If you squat high-bar, do sumo box squat. If you squat low-bar, do pause high-bar (2 sec pause) Do lying leg curl machine or nordic ham curl if no machine access 1-2 second pause at the bottom of each rep, full squeeze at the top Knees to chest, controlled reps, straighten legs more to increase difficulty Set up a comfortable arch, slight pause on the chest, explode up Underhand grip, pull your chest to the bar, add weight if needed to hit RPE Squeeze your glutes to keep your torso upright, press up and slightly back Lie on an incline bench and do rows - pull with lats! Can use cable/rope or band, retract your shoulder blades as you pull Arc the dumbbell out, mind-muscle connection with middle fibers Pin your elbow against your upper leg or the back of a bench Can do with cables or bands, squeeze triceps to move the weight Sit back and down, keep your upper back tight to the bar Wide grip, mind-muscle connection with hamstrings Use bands if no machine access, mind-muscle connection with quads Emphasize the mind-muscle connection Point toes slightly outward, mind-muscle connection with glutes Think about squeezing your upper and lower abs together 12 reps flexion (front of neck), 12 reps extension (back of neck) Shoulder width grip, tuck your elbows in closer to your torso Lie on an incline bench and do rows - pull with lats! Do dumbbell floor press if no access to dip handles Perform with bands if no lat pulldown, drive elbows down and in Lie face down against an incline bench and do shrugs - full ROM and squeeze! Can use cables/rope, bands or dumbbells. Stop ROM once elbows reach shoulder height. Focus on the mind-muscle connection Barbell or EZ bar, do these on a bench, constant tension on triceps n extra day to train. Notes Curl the bar out and up in an arc. Minimize momentum. Arc the bar back behind your head, soft touch on the floor behind you Do both arms at once: 7 reps full ROM, 7 reps top 1/2, 7 reps bottom 1/2 Do both arms at once: 7 reps full ROM, 7 reps bottom 1/2, 7 reps top 1/2 Arc the dumbbell out, mind-muscle connection with middle fibers Mind-muscle connection with rear delts 1-2 second pause at the bottom of each rep, full squeeze at the top Focus on rounding your back as you crunch hard! 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