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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
Avoid yanking the plate with your hands
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