Program Description
By using smolov for bench progression and 5/3/1 for the lower body this program aims to get you jacked and break weight plateaus.
Program Overview
- LevelIntermediate
- GoalPowerlifting, Powerbuilding
- EquipmentGarage Gym
- Program Length3 weeks
- Time Per Workout60 minutes
- CreatedDec 21, 2024 10:35
- Last EditedJan 27, 2025 08:42
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
6 reps
75%
2
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12 reps
RPE 7.5
3
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
RPE 7.5
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
2
8 reps
RPE 9.5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
6 reps
80%
2
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12 reps
RPE 7.5
3
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
RPE 7.5
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
2
8 reps
RPE 9.5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
6 reps
85%
2
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12 reps
RPE 7.5
3
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
RPE 7.5
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
2
8 reps
RPE 9.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Squat (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
2
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Seated Calf Raise
2
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
70%
80%
90%
2
Squat (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
2
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Seated Calf Raise
2
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
75%
85%
95%
2
Squat (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
2
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Seated Calf Raise
2
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
6 reps
80%
2
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)
2
12 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
6 reps
85%
2
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
12 reps
RPE 9.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
6 reps
90%
2
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
12 reps
RPE 9.5
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Hamstring Curl
2
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Back Extension
2
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
70%
80%
90%
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Hamstring Curl
2
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Back Extension
2
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
75%
85%
95%
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Hamstring Curl
2
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Back Extension
2
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
6 reps
85%
2
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Lat Pulldown
2
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
6 reps
90%
2
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Lat Pulldown
2
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
6 reps
95%
2
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Lat Pulldown
2
12 reps
RPE 8
Week 1
1 / 3 Weeks
Day 2
1
Squat (Barbell)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
5 Reps
3 Reps
1 Reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Squat (Barbell)3 Sets
10 Reps
@8
3
Leg Extension2 Sets
12 Reps
@8
4
Seated Calf Raise2 Sets
12 Reps
@8
Day 4
1
Deadlift (Barbell)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
5 Reps
3 Reps
1 Reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Deadlift (Barbell)3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
3
Hamstring Curl2 Sets
12 Reps
@8
4
Back Extension2 Sets
12 Reps
@8
Day 1
1
Bench Press (Barbell)5 Sets
6 Reps
75%
2
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)2 Sets
12 Reps
@7.5
3
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)2 Sets
12 Reps
@7.5
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)2 Sets
8 Reps
@9.5
Day 5
1
Bench Press (Barbell)5 Sets
6 Reps
85%
2
Tricep Extension (Cable)3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
3
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
4
Lat Pulldown2 Sets
12 Reps
@8
Day 3
1
Bench Press (Barbell)5 Sets
6 Reps
80%
2
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
4
Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)2 Sets
12 Reps
@7