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by Taylor H.
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Program Description

Build confidence at heavy weights via high volume at low reps. There wasn’t a Second Set Last variation of 5/3/1 on here, so I made my own. It’s geared towards my preferences, feel free to make changes to accessories. Aim for 25-50 reps of a push, pull, legs, or core movement each day. The supplementary lifts will be done for 5x5, at the percentage of your second set of the primary lift of the day. 5/3/1 and supplementary sets should stay the same, feel free to mess with accessory work. Aim for 25-50 reps of a push, a pull, and a leg or core movement. When onboarding, remember to input your TRAINING max, not one-rep max. Reset or deload (not programmed) after 3 weeks. Start with 90% of your 1RM for your training max and add 10 pounds to your training max for squat and deadlift, and 5 pounds for bench and press after each cycle.

Program Overview

  • Level
    Novice, Beginner, Intermediate
  • Goal
    Powerlifting, Powerbuilding, Bodybuilding
  • Equipment
    Full Gym
  • Program Length
    3 weeks
  • Time Per Workout
    60 minutes
  • Created
    Feb 27, 2024 03:24
  • Last Edited
    Oct 01, 2024 10:33
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WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
75%
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
2
2
8 reps
6 reps
4
Lat Pulldown (Single Arm)
1
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
5
Hyperextension
3
10-12 reps
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
3 reps
3 reps
3 reps
70%
80%
90%
2
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
80%
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
2
2
8 reps
6 reps
RPE 8
RPE 8
4
Lat Pulldown (Single Arm)
1
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 8
RPE 8
RPE 8
5
Hack Squat
3
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Preacher Curl (Barbell)
4
10-12 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
75%
85%
95%
2
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
85%
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
2
2
8 reps
6 reps
RPE 8
RPE 8
4
Lat Pulldown (Single Arm)
1
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 8
RPE 8
RPE 8
5
Hack Squat
3
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Preacher Curl (Barbell)
4
10-12 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
75%
3
Standing Behind Neck Shoulder Press (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
4
Dip (Weighted)
3
AMRAP
RPE 9
5
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
2
10 reps
6 reps
RPE 8
RPE 8
6
Lying Leg Raise
3
15 reps
7
Reverse Pec Deck
3
10-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
3 reps
3 reps
3 reps
70%
80%
90%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
80%
3
Standing Behind Neck Shoulder Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
2
10 reps
6 reps
RPE 8
RPE 8
5
Split Squat (Smith Machine)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8
6
Dip (Weighted)
3
AMRAP
RPE 9
7
Hanging Leg Raise
4
15 reps
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
75%
85%
95%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
85%
3
Standing Behind Neck Shoulder Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
2
10 reps
6 reps
RPE 8
RPE 8
5
Split Squat (Smith Machine)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8
6
Dip (Weighted)
3
AMRAP
RPE 9
7
Hanging Leg Raise
4
15 reps
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
5 reps
75%
3
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
8 reps
4
Squat (Paused)
2
6 reps
5
Lat Pulldown (Single Arm)
1
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
6
Leg Curl
2
1
10 reps
10 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
7
Preacher Curl (Barbell)
4
10-12 reps
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
3 reps
3 reps
3 reps
70%
80%
90%
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
5 reps
80%
3
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
8 reps
RPE 8
4
Front Squat (Paused)
2
6 reps
RPE 8
5
Lat Pulldown (Single Arm)
1
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 8
RPE 8
RPE 8
6
Preacher Curl (Barbell)
4
10-12 reps
RPE 8
7
Leg Curl
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
75%
85%
95%
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
5 reps
85%
3
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
8 reps
RPE 8
4
Front Squat (Paused)
2
6 reps
RPE 8
5
Lat Pulldown (Single Arm)
1
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 8
RPE 8
RPE 8
6
Preacher Curl (Barbell)
4
10-12 reps
RPE 8
7
Leg Curl
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
75%
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
2
10 reps
6 reps
4
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
5
Dip (Weighted)
3
AMRAP
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
15 reps
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
3 reps
3 reps
3 reps
70%
80%
90%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
80%
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
2
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 8
RPE 8
4
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
5
Split Squat (Smith Machine)
1
2
10-12 reps
10-12 reps
RPE 9
RPE 7
6
Dip (Weighted)
3
AMRAP
RPE 9
7
Hanging Leg Raise
4
15 reps
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
75%
85%
95%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
85%
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
2
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 8
RPE 8
4
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
5
Split Squat (Smith Machine)
1
2
10-12 reps
10-12 reps
RPE 9
RPE 7
6
Dip (Weighted)
3
AMRAP
RPE 9
7
Hanging Leg Raise
4
15 reps
Week 1
1 / 3 Weeks
Day 2
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
5 Reps
5 Reps
5 Reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
5 Sets
5 Reps
75%
3
Standing Behind Neck Shoulder Press (Barbell)
3 Sets
8 Reps
@8
4
Dip (Weighted)
3 Sets
AMRAP
@9
5
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2 Sets
2 Sets
10 Reps
6 Reps
@8
@8
6
Lying Leg Raise
3 Sets
15 Reps
7
Reverse Pec Deck
3 Sets
10-15 Reps
@7
Day 1
1
Squat (Barbell)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
5 Reps
5 Reps
5 Reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Squat (Barbell)
5 Sets
5 Reps
75%
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
2 Sets
2 Sets
8 Reps
6 Reps
4
Lat Pulldown (Single Arm)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
12 Reps
10 Reps
8 Reps
5
Hyperextension
3 Sets
10-12 Reps
Day 4
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
5 Reps
5 Reps
5 Reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
5 Sets
5 Reps
75%
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2 Sets
2 Sets
10 Reps
6 Reps
4
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4 Sets
10 Reps
5
Dip (Weighted)
3 Sets
AMRAP
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3 Sets
15 Reps
Day 3
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
5 Reps
5 Reps
5 Reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
5 Sets
5 Reps
75%
3
Front Squat (Barbell)
2 Sets
8 Reps
4
Squat (Paused)
2 Sets
6 Reps
5
Lat Pulldown (Single Arm)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
12 Reps
10 Reps
8 Reps
6
Leg Curl
2 Sets
1 Set
10 Reps
10 Reps
@8
@9
7
Preacher Curl (Barbell)
4 Sets
10-12 Reps