Jeff Nippard'S Powerbuilding System - 4X/Week Spreadsheet: Full Body 1: Squat, OHP
Jeff Nippard'S Powerbuilding System - 4X/Week Spreadsheet: Full Body 1: Squat, OHP
Jeff Nippard'S Powerbuilding System - 4X/Week Spreadsheet: Full Body 1: Squat, OHP
Full Body 4:
Deadlift, Bench
Press
Deadlift, Bench
Press
Week 2
Lower #1
Upper #1
Lower #2
Upper #2
Week 3
Full Body 2:
Deadlift, Bench
Press
Full Body 3: Squat,
Dip
Full Body 4:
Deadlift, Bench
Press
Week 4
Lower #1
Lower #1
Upper #1
Lower #2
Lower #2
Upper #2
Week 5
Full Body 2:
Deadlift, Bench
Press
Week 6
Lower #1
Upper #1
Lower #2
Upper #2
Week 7
Full Body 4:
Deadlift, Bench
Press
Deadlift, Bench
Press
Week 8
Lower #1
Upper #1
Upper #1
Lower #2
Upper #2
Upper #2
Week 9
Full Body 2:
Deadlift, Bench
Press
Press
Full Body 4:
Deadlift, Bench
Press
MAX TESTING
Week 10A
Squat test
Bench test
Deadlift test
Squat test
Squat test
Bench test
Deadlift test
Week 11
Lower #1
Lower #1
Upper #1
Lower #2
Lower #2
Upper #2
Optional Day
IMPORTANT: In
kilograms or type
Face pull 0
Pause deadlift 4
Pause barbell bench press 3
Chest-supported T-Bar row OR Pendlay row 1
SUGGES
If you have a 5th day available to train and would like to prioritize
Deadlift 4
Leg curl 1
Chin-up 1
Overhead press 2
Chest-supported dumbbell row 1
A1: Face pull 0
A2: Dumbbell lateral raise 0
B1: Concentration bicep curl 0
B2: Triceps pressdown 0
SUGGES
Back squat 4
Snatch-grip romanian deadlift 2
Leg extension 1
Standing calf raise 0
Banded lateral walk or hip abduction 0
V sit-up 0
Neck flexion/extension (optional) 1
Close-grip bench press 3
Pendlay row 1
Weighted dip 2
Eccentric-accentuated pull-up 1
SUGGES
Deadlift 4
Barbell bench press 3
Barbell bench press 0
Hip abduction 0
Weighted pull-up 1
Floor skull crusher 1
Standing calf raise 1
SUGGES
Back squat 4
Weighted dip 2
Hanging leg raise 0
Lat pull-over 1
Incline dumbbell curl 1
Face pull 0
Pause deadlift 4
Pause barbell bench press 3
Chest-supported T-Bar row OR Pendlay row 1
Dumbbell shrug 0
SUGGES
If you have a 5th day available to train and would like to prioritize
Chin-up 1
SUGGES
Back squat 4
5" block pull 3
Leg extension 1
Standing calf raise 0
Banded lateral walk or hip abduction 0
V sit-up 0
Neck flexion/extension (optional) 1
Weighted dip 2
Pendlay row 1
Deficit push-up 2
Eccentric-accentuated pull-up 1
SUGGES
Back squat 4
Back squat 0
Overhead press 2
Glute Ham Raise 1
Helms row 1
Hammer curl 0
Deadlift 4
Barbell bench press 3
Barbell bench press 0
Hip abduction 0
Weighted pull-up 1
Floor skull crusher 1
Standing calf raise 1
SUGGES
Back squat 4
Weighted dip 2
Hanging leg raise 0
Lat pull-over 1
Incline dumbbell curl 1
Face pull 0
Pause deadlift 4
Pause barbell bench press 3
Chest-supported T-Bar row OR Pendlay row 1
Dumbbell shrug 0
SUGGES
If you have a 5th day available to train and would like to prioritize
Deadlift 4
Leg curl 1
Overhead press 2
Chest-supported dumbbell row 1
A1: Face pull 0
SUGGES
Back squat 4
Low-bar back squat 0
Snatch-grip romanian deadlift 2
Leg extension 1
Standing calf raise 0
Banded lateral walk or hip abduction 0
V sit-up 0
Neck flexion/extension (optional) 1
SUGGES
Back squat 4
Back squat 0
Overhead press 2
Glute Ham Raise 1
Helms row 1
Hammer curl 0
Pause 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 4
Weighted dip 2
Hanging leg raise 0
Lat pull-over 1
Incline dumbbell curl 1
Face pull 0
Deadlift 4
Pause barbell bench press 3
Chest-supported T-Bar row OR Pendlay row 1
SUGGES
If you have a 5th day available to train and would like to prioritize
Deadlift 4
Leg curl 1
Chin-up 1
SUGGES
Low-bar back squat 4
3" block pull 3
Leg extension 1
Standing calf raise 0
Banded lateral walk or hip abduction 0
V sit-up 0
Neck flexion/extension (optional) 1
Dumbbell Incline Press 2
Pendlay row 1
Weighted dip 2
Eccentric-accentuated pull-up 1
SUGGES
Back squat 4
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 4
Weighted dip 2
Hanging leg raise 0
Lat pull-over 1
Incline dumbbell curl 1
Face pull 0
Pause deadlift 4
Pause barbell bench press 3
Chest-supported T-Bar row OR Pendlay row 1
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
run?
Back squat 4
Leg curl 1
Triceps pressdown 1
Deadlift 4
Overhead press 2
Leg extension 1
Bicycle crunch 0
Back squat 5
Leg curl 1
Triceps pressdown 1
Deadlift 5
Overhead press 2
Leg extension 1
Bicycle crunch 0
Deadlift 4
Assisted Chin-up 1
Overhead press 2
Chest-supported dumbbell row 1
A1: Face pull 0
SUGGES
Back squat 4
Snatch-grip Romanian deadlift 2
Leg extension 1
Standing calf raise 0
Banded lateral walk or hip abduction 0
V sit-up 0
Neck flexion/extension (optional) 1
Close-grip bench press 3
Chest-supported dumbbell row 1
Weighted dip 2
Single-arm lat pulldown 1
SUGGES
4 15-20 N/A
4 2 75 75%
3 5 75 75%
3 10 N/A
3 6-8 N/A
3 20-25 N/A
3 3 80 80%
2 8 N/A
3 6-8 N/A
3 8-10 N/A
3 10-12 N/A
1 2 85-90 85-90%
3 6 77.5 77.5%
3 8-10 N/A
3 4 80 80%
3 12-15 N/A
2 15-20 N/A
2 15-20 N/A
3 12-15 N/A
3 12-15 N/A
2 15-20 N/A
2 15-20 N/A
3 12-15 N/A
3 8-10 N/A
4 2 85 85%
1 6 75-80 75-80%
2 8 72.5 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 4 80 80%
3 8 N/A
3 10-12 N/A
3 12-15 N/A
2 12-15 N/A
4 15-20 N/A
4 2 77.5 77.5%
4 5 75 75%
3 10 N/A
3 6-8 N/A
3 20-25 N/A
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 12-15 N/A
3 12-15 N/A
3 12-15 N/A
4 15-20 N/A
3 15-20 N/A
3 12-15 N/A
3 12/12 N/A
3 6 N/A
3 10 N/A
2 AMRAP 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
1 3 82,5-87,5 82.5-87.5%
2 4 80 80%
3 8 75 75%
2 8-10 N/A
3 12-15 N/A
2 20-25 N/A
3 3 85 85%
1 4 82,5-87,5 82.5-87.5%
2 6 80 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 6 77.5 77.5%
3 8 N/A
3 10-12 N/A
3 12-15 N/A
2 12-15 N/A
4 15-20 N/A
4 2 82.5 82.5%
3 6 75 75%
3 10 N/A
3 6-8 N/A
3 20-25 N/A
ad Week: Avoid failure and train lighter this week to promote recovery and to prepare for the
3 4 80 80%
2 8 N/A
3 6-8 N/A
3 8-10 N/A
3 10-12 N/A
2 7 77.5 77.5%
2 8-10 N/A
3 4 82.5 82.5%
2 12-15 N/A
3 15-20 N/A
3 15-20 N/A
3 12-15 N/A
3 12-15 N/A
3 8 N/A
2 10 N/A
3 6 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
1 3 85-90 85-90%
2 2 85 85%
4 8 70 70%
2 8-10 N/A
2 12-15 N/A
2 20-25 N/A
4 2 75 75%
1 3 85-90 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 6 77.5 77.5%
3 8 N/A
3 10-12 N/A
3 12-15 N/A
2 12-15 N/A
3 15-20 N/A
1 3 85-90 85-90%
4 6 75 75%
3 10 N/A
3 6-8 N/A
3 20-25 N/A
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 12-15 N/A
4 15-20 N/A
3 15-20 N/A
3 12-15 N/A
3 12/12 N/A
3 8 N/A
3 10 N/A
3 6 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
1 2 87,5-92,5 87.5-92.5%
3 4 80 80%
1 2 87,5-92,5 87.5-92.5%
2 2 87.5 87.5%
3 15-20 N/A
3 3-5 N/A
3 10-12 N/A
3 8 N/A
SUGGESTED 1-2 REST DAYS
3 4 82.5 82.5%
3 8 N/A
3 10-12 N/A
3 12-15 N/A
2 12-15 N/A
4 15-20 N/A
4 2 75 75%
3 5 77.5 77.5%
3 10 N/A
3 6-8 N/A
3 20-25 N/A
mp the bar)
red
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 (kg) %1RM
1 AMRAP 90 90.0%
2 12 N/A
4 12 N/A
3 12 N/A
SUGGESTED 1-2 REST DAYS
1 AMRAP 90 90.0%
3 8-10 N/A
2 15-20 N/A
3 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 (kg) %1RM
2 12 N/A
4 12 N/A
3 12 N/A
SUGGESTED 1-2 REST DAYS
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
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 72.5 72.5%
2 8-10 N/A
2 4 75 75%
2 12-15 N/A
2 15-20 N/A
2 15-20 N/A
2 12-15 N/A
2 12-15 N/A
2 15-20 N/A
2 15-20 N/A
2 12-15 N/A
2 8-10 N/A
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 3-4 min
N/A 3-4 min
N/A 2-3 min
7 1-2 min
9 1-2 min
10 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 1-2 min
n your schedule)
N/A 3-4 min
8 2-3 min
9 1-2 min
8 1-2 min
9 1-2 min
9 1-2 min
N/A 3-4 min
N/A 2-3 min
7 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
7 2-3 min
8 1-2 min
9 1-2 min
8 1-2 min
8 4-5 min
N/A 3-4 min
8 2-3 min
n your schedule)
N/A 3-4 min
7 2-3 min
9 1-2 min
9 1-2 min
9 1-2 min
9 1-2 min
8 1-2 min
7 2-3 min
7 2-3 min
7 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 3-4 min
N/A 2-3 min
7 1-2 min
9 1-2 min
10 1-2 min
9 1-2 min
N/A 3-4 min
N/A 2-3 min
7 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
9 30sec
9 30sec
9 30sec
n your schedule)
N/A 3-4 min
8 2-3 min
9 1-2 min
9 1-2 min
9 1-2 min
9 1-2 min
8 1-2 min
7 2-3 min
7 2-3 min
7 2-3 min
10 2-3 min
9 30sec
9 30sec
9 30sec
9 30sec
n your schedule)
RPE Rest
9 1-2 min
N/A 3-4 min
N/A 2-3 min
7 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
RPE Rest
5 2-3 min
7 1-2 min
7 1-2 min
8 1-2 min
8 30sec
8 30sec
8 30sec
n your schedule)
9 4-5 min
N/A 3-4 min
6 2-3 min
8 1-2 min
8 1-2 min
8 1-2 min
8 1-2 min
8 1-2 min
7 2-3 min
7 2-3 min
7 2-3 min
7 2-3 min
8 30sec
8 30sec
8 30sec
8 30sec
n your schedule)
RPE Rest
9 1-2 min
7 3-4 min
8 1-2 min
9 1-2 min
9 1-2 min
8.5 4-5 min
N/A 2-3 min
7 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
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 your schedule)
N/A 3-4 min
8 4-5 min
9 1-2 min
9 1-2 min
9 1-2 min
9 1-2 min
8 1-2 min
8 2-3 min
7 2-3 min
7 2-3 min
10 2-3 min
9 30sec
9 30sec
9 30sec
9 30sec
n your schedule)
RPE Rest
9 1-2 min
7 2-3 min
8 1-2 min
9 1-2 min
9 1-2 min
N/A 3-4 min
N/A 2-3 min
7 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
oint where you don’t think you could get another rep with good form.
8 2-3 min
8 1-2 min
8 1-2 min
9.5 4-5 min
8 2-3 min
8 1-2 min
8 1-2 min
not run both weeks. See Page 91 for suggestions on which week to run.
RPE Rest
8 2-3 min
8 1-2 min
8 1-2 min
8 2-3 min
8 1-2 min
8 1-2 min
RPE Rest
5 2-3 min
6 1-2 min
6 1-2 min
6 1-2 min
7 2-3 min
8 30sec
8 30sec
8 30sec
n your schedule)
N/A 3-4 min
6 2-3 min
7 1-2 min
8 1-2 min
8 1-2 min
8 1-2 min
8 1-2 min
6 2-3 min
6 3-4 min
7 2-3 min
8 2-3 min
8 30sec
8 30sec
8 30sec
8 30sec
n your schedule)
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
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
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)
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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!
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
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!
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!
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
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
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