Program Description
Abstract: This program was developed and methodically produced based on Harrison S. McDermott’s personal knowledge and understanding of hypertrophy and strength gain. This program is NOT intended to be a typical program, or to be used as the pinnacle of power building training. This program is intended for the use of individuals who are beyond beginners, and well into the intermediate and potentially advanced end of the training spectrum.
Program Overview
- LevelIntermediate, Novice
- GoalPowerbuilding, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length8 weeks
- Time Per Workout50 minutes
- CreatedJan 21, 2025 09:12
- Last EditedJan 28, 2025 09:58
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
2
1
5-12 reps
5-10 reps
5-10 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Lying Leg Curl
1
1
1
8-20 reps
8-20 reps
6-18 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9
3
Sissy Squat
1
1
1
10-25 reps
10-25 reps
8-25 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9
4
Standing Calf Raise
4
10-25 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
2
1
5-12 reps
5-10 reps
5-10 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Lying Leg Curl
1
1
1
8-20 reps
8-20 reps
6-18 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9
3
Sissy Squat
1
1
1
10-25 reps
10-25 reps
8-25 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9
4
Standing Calf Raise
4
10-25 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
2
1
5-12 reps
5-10 reps
5-10 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Lying Leg Curl
1
1
1
8-20 reps
8-20 reps
6-18 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9
3
Sissy Squat
1
1
1
10-25 reps
10-25 reps
8-25 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9
4
Standing Calf Raise
4
10-25 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
2
1
5-12 reps
5-10 reps
5-10 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Lying Leg Curl
1
1
1
8-20 reps
8-20 reps
6-18 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9
3
Sissy Squat
1
1
1
10-25 reps
10-25 reps
8-25 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9
4
Standing Calf Raise
4
10-25 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
2
1
5-12 reps
5-10 reps
5-10 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Lying Leg Curl
1
1
1
8-20 reps
8-20 reps
6-18 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9
3
Sissy Squat
1
1
1
10-25 reps
10-25 reps
8-25 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9
4
Standing Calf Raise
4
10-25 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
2
1
5-12 reps
5-10 reps
5-10 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Lying Leg Curl
1
1
1
8-20 reps
8-20 reps
6-18 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9
3
Sissy Squat
1
1
1
10-25 reps
10-25 reps
8-25 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9
4
Standing Calf Raise
4
10-25 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
2
1
5-12 reps
5-10 reps
5-10 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Lying Leg Curl
1
1
1
8-20 reps
8-20 reps
6-18 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9
3
Sissy Squat
1
1
1
10-25 reps
10-25 reps
8-25 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9
4
Standing Calf Raise
4
10-25 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
2
1
5-12 reps
5-10 reps
5-10 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Lying Leg Curl
1
1
1
8-20 reps
8-20 reps
6-18 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9
3
Sissy Squat
1
1
1
10-25 reps
10-25 reps
8-25 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9
4
Standing Calf Raise
4
10-25 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
3-12 reps
3-12 reps
3-12 reps
3-12 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9.5
RPE 7.5
2
Dip (Weighted)
2
6-15 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Lateral Raise (Machine)
4
8-20 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
4
6-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
3-12 reps
3-12 reps
3-12 reps
3-12 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9.5
RPE 7.5
2
Dip (Weighted)
2
6-15 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Lateral Raise (Machine)
4
8-20 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
4
6-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
3-12 reps
3-12 reps
3-12 reps
3-12 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9.5
RPE 7.5
2
Dip (Weighted)
2
6-15 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Lateral Raise (Machine)
4
8-20 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
4
6-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
3-12 reps
3-12 reps
3-12 reps
3-12 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9.5
RPE 7.5
2
Dip (Weighted)
2
6-15 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Lateral Raise (Machine)
4
8-20 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
4
6-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
3-12 reps
3-12 reps
3-12 reps
3-12 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9.5
RPE 7.5
2
Dip (Weighted)
2
6-15 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Lateral Raise (Machine)
4
8-20 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
4
6-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
3-12 reps
3-12 reps
3-12 reps
3-12 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9.5
RPE 7.5
2
Dip (Weighted)
2
6-15 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Lateral Raise (Machine)
4
8-20 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
4
6-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
3-12 reps
3-12 reps
3-12 reps
3-12 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9.5
RPE 7.5
2
Dip (Weighted)
2
6-15 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Lateral Raise (Machine)
4
8-20 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
4
6-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
3-12 reps
3-12 reps
3-12 reps
3-12 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9.5
RPE 7.5
2
Dip (Weighted)
2
6-15 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Lateral Raise (Machine)
4
8-20 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
4
6-12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Sissy Squat (Weighted)
4
10-25 reps
-
2
Reverse Nordic Curl
1
2
6-15 reps
6-15 reps
-
-
3
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
5
8-15 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Machine)
5
8-15 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
5
10-20 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Sissy Squat (Weighted)
4
10-25 reps
-
2
Reverse Nordic Curl
1
2
6-15 reps
6-15 reps
-
-
3
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
5
8-15 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Machine)
5
8-15 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
5
10-20 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Sissy Squat (Weighted)
4
10-25 reps
-
2
Reverse Nordic Curl
1
2
6-15 reps
6-15 reps
-
-
3
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
5
8-15 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Machine)
5
8-15 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
5
10-20 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Sissy Squat (Weighted)
4
10-25 reps
-
2
Reverse Nordic Curl
1
2
6-15 reps
6-15 reps
-
-
3
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
5
8-15 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Machine)
5
8-15 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
5
10-20 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Sissy Squat (Weighted)
4
10-25 reps
-
2
Reverse Nordic Curl
1
2
6-15 reps
6-15 reps
-
-
3
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
5
8-15 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Machine)
5
8-15 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
5
10-20 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Sissy Squat (Weighted)
4
10-25 reps
-
2
Reverse Nordic Curl
1
2
6-15 reps
6-15 reps
-
-
3
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
5
8-15 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Machine)
5
8-15 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
5
10-20 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Sissy Squat (Weighted)
4
10-25 reps
-
2
Reverse Nordic Curl
1
2
6-15 reps
6-15 reps
-
-
3
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
5
8-15 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Machine)
5
8-15 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
5
10-20 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Sissy Squat (Weighted)
4
10-25 reps
-
2
Reverse Nordic Curl
1
2
6-15 reps
6-15 reps
-
-
3
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
5
8-15 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Machine)
5
8-15 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
5
10-20 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
2
1
2-10 reps
2-8 reps
-
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6-15 reps
-
3
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8-15 reps
-
4
Standing Calf Raise
5
8-25 reps
-
5
Lying Leg Curl
3
6-15 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
2
1
2-10 reps
2-8 reps
-
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6-15 reps
-
3
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8-15 reps
-
4
Standing Calf Raise
5
8-25 reps
-
5
Lying Leg Curl
3
6-15 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
2
1
2-10 reps
2-8 reps
-
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6-15 reps
-
3
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8-15 reps
-
4
Standing Calf Raise
5
8-25 reps
-
5
Lying Leg Curl
3
6-15 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
2
1
2-10 reps
2-8 reps
-
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6-15 reps
-
3
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8-15 reps
-
4
Standing Calf Raise
5
8-25 reps
-
5
Lying Leg Curl
3
6-15 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
2
1
2-10 reps
2-8 reps
-
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6-15 reps
-
3
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8-15 reps
-
4
Standing Calf Raise
5
8-25 reps
-
5
Lying Leg Curl
3
6-15 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
2
1
2-10 reps
2-8 reps
-
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6-15 reps
-
3
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8-15 reps
-
4
Standing Calf Raise
5
8-25 reps
-
5
Lying Leg Curl
3
6-15 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
2
1
2-10 reps
2-8 reps
-
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6-15 reps
-
3
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8-15 reps
-
4
Standing Calf Raise
5
8-25 reps
-
5
Lying Leg Curl
3
6-15 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
2
1
2-10 reps
2-8 reps
-
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6-15 reps
-
3
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8-15 reps
-
4
Standing Calf Raise
5
8-25 reps
-
5
Lying Leg Curl
3
6-15 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Machine)
1
3
8-20 reps
8-20 reps
-
-
2
Lateral Raise (Machine)
4
6-12 reps
-
3
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
4
8-20 reps
-
4
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
8-15 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
8-15 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Machine)
1
3
8-20 reps
8-20 reps
-
-
2
Lateral Raise (Machine)
4
6-12 reps
-
3
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
4
8-20 reps
-
4
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
8-15 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
8-15 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Machine)
1
3
8-20 reps
8-20 reps
-
-
2
Lateral Raise (Machine)
4
6-12 reps
-
3
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
4
8-20 reps
-
4
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
8-15 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
8-15 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Machine)
1
3
8-20 reps
8-20 reps
-
-
2
Lateral Raise (Machine)
4
6-12 reps
-
3
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
4
8-20 reps
-
4
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
8-15 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
8-15 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Machine)
1
3
8-20 reps
8-20 reps
-
-
2
Lateral Raise (Machine)
4
6-12 reps
-
3
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
4
8-20 reps
-
4
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
8-15 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
8-15 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Machine)
1
3
8-20 reps
8-20 reps
-
-
2
Lateral Raise (Machine)
4
6-12 reps
-
3
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
4
8-20 reps
-
4
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
8-15 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
8-15 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Machine)
1
3
8-20 reps
8-20 reps
-
-
2
Lateral Raise (Machine)
4
6-12 reps
-
3
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
4
8-20 reps
-
4
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
8-15 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
8-15 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Machine)
1
3
8-20 reps
8-20 reps
-
-
2
Lateral Raise (Machine)
4
6-12 reps
-
3
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
4
8-20 reps
-
4
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
8-15 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
8-15 reps
-
Day 6
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Tricep Extension (Cable)
4
7-20 reps
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
7-20 reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Weighted)
2
6-15 reps
-
4
Dip (Weighted)
2
5-15 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
4
10-30 reps
-
Day 6
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Tricep Extension (Cable)
4
7-20 reps
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
7-20 reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Weighted)
2
6-15 reps
-
4
Dip (Weighted)
2
5-15 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
4
10-30 reps
-
Day 6
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Tricep Extension (Cable)
4
7-20 reps
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
7-20 reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Weighted)
2
6-15 reps
-
4
Dip (Weighted)
2
5-15 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
4
10-30 reps
-
Day 6
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Tricep Extension (Cable)
4
7-20 reps
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
7-20 reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Weighted)
2
6-15 reps
-
4
Dip (Weighted)
2
5-15 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
4
10-30 reps
-
Day 6
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Tricep Extension (Cable)
4
7-20 reps
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
7-20 reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Weighted)
2
6-15 reps
-
4
Dip (Weighted)
2
5-15 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
4
10-30 reps
-
Day 6
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Tricep Extension (Cable)
4
7-20 reps
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
7-20 reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Weighted)
2
6-15 reps
-
4
Dip (Weighted)
2
5-15 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
4
10-30 reps
-
Day 6
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Tricep Extension (Cable)
4
7-20 reps
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
7-20 reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Weighted)
2
6-15 reps
-
4
Dip (Weighted)
2
5-15 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
4
10-30 reps
-
Day 6
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Tricep Extension (Cable)
4
7-20 reps
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
7-20 reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Weighted)
2
6-15 reps
-
4
Dip (Weighted)
2
5-15 reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
4
10-30 reps
-
Week 1
1 / 8 Weeks
Day 1
1
Squat (Barbell)1 Set
2 Sets
1 Set
5-12 Reps
5-10 Reps
5-10 Reps
@8
@9
@8
2
Lying Leg Curl1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
8-20 Reps
8-20 Reps
6-18 Reps
@8
@9
@9
3
Sissy Squat1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
10-25 Reps
10-25 Reps
8-25 Reps
@8
@9
@9
4
Standing Calf Raise4 Sets
10-25 Reps
@8
Day 2
1
Bench Press (Barbell)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
3-12 Reps
3-12 Reps
3-12 Reps
3-12 Reps
@8
@9
@9.5
@7.5
2
Dip (Weighted)2 Sets
6-15 Reps
@8.5
3
Lateral Raise (Machine)4 Sets
8-20 Reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)4 Sets
6-12 Reps
-
Day 3
1
Sissy Squat (Weighted)4 Sets
10-25 Reps
-
2
Reverse Nordic Curl1 Set
2 Sets
6-15 Reps
6-15 Reps
-
-
3
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)5 Sets
8-15 Reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Machine)5 Sets
8-15 Reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)5 Sets
10-20 Reps
-
Day 4
1
Deadlift (Barbell)2 Sets
1 Set
2-10 Reps
2-8 Reps
-
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)4 Sets
6-15 Reps
-
3
Seated Row (Cable)4 Sets
8-15 Reps
-
4
Standing Calf Raise5 Sets
8-25 Reps
-
5
Lying Leg Curl3 Sets
6-15 Reps
-
Day 5
1
Bicep Curl (Machine)1 Set
3 Sets
8-20 Reps
8-20 Reps
-
-
2
Lateral Raise (Machine)4 Sets
6-12 Reps
-
3
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)4 Sets
8-20 Reps
-
4
Hip Adductor (Machine)3 Sets
8-15 Reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)3 Sets
8-15 Reps
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Day 6
1
Tricep Extension (Cable)4 Sets
7-20 Reps
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)4 Sets
7-20 Reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Weighted)2 Sets
6-15 Reps
-
4
Dip (Weighted)2 Sets
5-15 Reps
-
5
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)4 Sets
10-30 Reps
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