Program Description
Greg Nuckols Stronger by Science Program - Bench Press x 3 Intermediate Medium Program (includes Deadlift x 2 Intermediate and Squat x 2 Beginner) Free online guide and work out plans at Stronger by Science Website for source material.
Program Overview
- LevelAdvanced
- GoalPowerlifting, Powerbuilding
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length4 weeks
- Time Per Workout60 minutes
- CreatedJul 31, 2024 04:33
- Last EditedJan 13, 2025 07:46
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
75%
2
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
4
10-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Squat (Barbell)
6
6 reps
75%
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
3
3 reps
6 reps
80%
75%
2
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
4
10-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
80%
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
3
3 reps
8 reps
85%
75%
2
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
4
10-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Squat (Barbell)
3
1 reps
85%
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
3
2 reps
5 reps
80%
75%
2
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
4
10-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Squat (Barbell)
3
3 reps
70%
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
2
2
8 reps
6 reps
4 reps
3 reps
50%
60%
70%
80%
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
8
3 reps
75%
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
2
2
2
3
8 reps
6 reps
5 reps
4 reps
3 reps
50%
60%
70%
75%
80%
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
6
3 reps
80%
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
2
2
2
3
8 reps
6 reps
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
4
3 reps
85%
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
5
8 reps
RPE 8
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
4
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
2
2
5 reps
4 reps
3 reps
3 reps
2 reps
50%
60%
70%
75%
80%
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
4
3 reps
65%
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
2
8 reps
RPE 8
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
AMRAP
80%
2
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Pull-Up (Assisted)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
4
Lat Pulldown
3
8 reps
RPE 8
5
Squat (Barbell)
1
3
7-8 reps
5-6 reps
RPE 10
RPE 9
6
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
AMRAP
80%
2
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Pull-Up (Assisted)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
4
Lat Pulldown
4
8 reps
RPE 8
5
Squat (Barbell)
1
3
4-5 reps
3-4 reps
RPE 10
RPE 9
6
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)
4
6 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
AMRAP
80%
2
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
5
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Pull-Up (Assisted)
5
8 reps
RPE 8
4
Lat Pulldown
5
8 reps
RPE 8
5
Squat (Barbell)
1
3
2-3 reps
1-2 reps
RPE 10
RPE 9
6
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)
5
6 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
AMRAP
85%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1 reps
100%
3
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8 reps
RPE 8
4
Pull-Up (Assisted)
2
8 reps
RPE 8
5
Lat Pulldown
2
8 reps
RPE 8
6
Squat (Barbell)
1
1 reps
RPE 10
7
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1 reps
RPE 10
Week 1
1 / 4 Weeks
Day 1
1
Bench Press (Barbell)5 Sets
5 Reps
75%
2
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)4 Sets
10-12 Reps
@8
3
Squat (Barbell)6 Sets
6 Reps
75%
Day 2
1
Bench Press (Barbell)1 Set
1 Set
2 Sets
2 Sets
8 Reps
6 Reps
4 Reps
3 Reps
50%
60%
70%
80%
2
Deadlift (Barbell)8 Sets
3 Reps
75%
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)3 Sets
8 Reps
@8
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)4 Sets
8 Reps
@8
Day 3
1
Bench Press (Barbell)1 Set
AMRAP
80%
2
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)3 Sets
8 Reps
@8
3
Pull-Up (Assisted)3 Sets
8 Reps
@8
4
Lat Pulldown3 Sets
8 Reps
@8
5
Squat (Barbell)1 Set
3 Sets
7-8 Reps
5-6 Reps
@10
@9
6
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)3 Sets
6 Reps
@8