The program
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- Schedule
- 4 days/week
- Length
- 6 weeks
- Main lifts
- 20
What you’ll train
The main movements in this program.
- Squat
- Deficit Deadlift
- Leg Press
- Leg Curl
- Barbell Curl
- Bench Press
- Close-Grip Bench Press
- Incline Dumbbell Press
- Lateral Raise
- Cable Pushdown
- Deadlift
- Front Squat
- Lat Pulldown
- Leg Extension
- Hammer Curl
- Overhead Press
- Barbell Row
- Dumbbell Bench Press
- Rear Delt Flye
- Skull Crusher
Before you start
No measured max is needed to start. Guided setup lets you choose a comfortable working weight in the gym and adjust your logged sets as you go.
If you already know your lifting numbers, you can enter them during setup instead. Review the program guide for this template's load and progression rules.
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| Day | Exercise | Sets | Reps | % | Weight (lbs) | Plates / side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat RM (10RM) + Lower Hypertrophy | Squat | 1 | 10 | 70% | 245 lbs | 2×45 + 1×10 | Work up to today’s 10RM target |
| Squat RM (10RM) + Lower Hypertrophy | Squat | 3 | 6+ | 65% | 230 lbs | 2×45 + 1×2.5 | Back-off sets (AMRAP on final set) |
| Squat RM (10RM) + Lower Hypertrophy | Deficit Deadlift | 4 | 12 | — | — | — | — |
| Squat RM (10RM) + Lower Hypertrophy | Leg Press | 4 | 15 | — | — | — | — |
| Squat RM (10RM) + Lower Hypertrophy | Leg Curl | 4 | 15 | — | — | — | — |
| Squat RM (10RM) + Lower Hypertrophy | Barbell Curl | 4 | 15 | — | — | — | — |
| Bench Press RM (10RM) + Chest/Shoulder/Tricep Volume | Bench Press | 1 | 10 | 70% | 180 lbs | 1×45 + 2×10 + 1×2.5 | Work up to today’s 10RM target |
| Bench Press RM (10RM) + Chest/Shoulder/Tricep Volume | Bench Press | 3 | 6+ | 65% | 170 lbs | 1×45 + 1×10 + 1×5 + 1×2.5 | — |
| Bench Press RM (10RM) + Chest/Shoulder/Tricep Volume | Close-Grip Bench Press | 4 | 12 | 60% | 130 lbs | 1×25 + 1×10 + 1×5 + 1×2.5 | — |
| Bench Press RM (10RM) + Chest/Shoulder/Tricep Volume | Incline Dumbbell Press | 4 | 12 | — | — | — | — |
| Bench Press RM (10RM) + Chest/Shoulder/Tricep Volume | Lateral Raise | 4 | 15 | — | — | — | — |
| Bench Press RM (10RM) + Chest/Shoulder/Tricep Volume | Cable Pushdown | 4 | 15 | — | — | — | — |
| Deadlift / Front Squat RM (10RM) + Back/Legs | Deadlift | 1 | 10 | 70% | 295 lbs | 2×45 + 1×25 + 1×10 | — |
| Deadlift / Front Squat RM (10RM) + Back/Legs | Deadlift | 3 | 6 | 65% | 275 lbs | 2×45 + 1×25 | — |
| Deadlift / Front Squat RM (10RM) + Back/Legs | Front Squat | 4 | 12 | 60% | 170 lbs | 1×45 + 1×10 + 1×5 + 1×2.5 | — |
| Deadlift / Front Squat RM (10RM) + Back/Legs | Lat Pulldown | 4 | 12 | — | — | — | — |
| Deadlift / Front Squat RM (10RM) + Back/Legs | Leg Extension | 4 | 15 | — | — | — | — |
| Deadlift / Front Squat RM (10RM) + Back/Legs | Hammer Curl | 4 | 15 | — | — | — | — |
| Overhead Press RM (10RM) + Upper Hypertrophy | Overhead Press | 1 | 10 | 70% | 180 lbs | 1×45 + 2×10 + 1×2.5 | — |
| Overhead Press RM (10RM) + Upper Hypertrophy | Overhead Press | 3 | 6+ | 65% | 170 lbs | 1×45 + 1×10 + 1×5 + 1×2.5 | — |
| Overhead Press RM (10RM) + Upper Hypertrophy | Barbell Row | 4 | 12 | 65% | 150 lbs | 1×45 + 1×5 + 1×2.5 | — |
| Overhead Press RM (10RM) + Upper Hypertrophy | Dumbbell Bench Press | 4 | 12 | — | — | — | — |
| Overhead Press RM (10RM) + Upper Hypertrophy | Rear Delt Flye | 4 | 15 | — | — | — | — |
| Overhead Press RM (10RM) + Upper Hypertrophy | Skull Crusher | 4 | 12 | — | — | — | — |
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General strength plan
4-day high-volume powerbuilding & rep-max block periodization
Intermediate lifters who want serious off-season size and strength through descending rep-max targets (10RM down to 1RM) paired with high-volume Tier 2 and Tier 3 bodybuilding work.
Before choosing this plan
Weeks 1–3 involve high rep-max volume (10RM, 8RM, 6RM); eat in a slight caloric surplus and prioritize hydration and sleep.
Equipment
- Barbell and plates
- Squat rack with safeties
- Bench
- Dumbbells
- Cable station and lat pulldown
- Leg curl machine
Progression in this app
Loads follow the supplied set and percentage schedule. There is no automatic increase after each session; review your reference weights before repeating the cycle. Guided starting weights remain under your control.
About this template
Steps through Cody Lefever’s 6-week Mesocycle A block from 10RM + backoff sets in Week 1 to heavy 2RM and 1RM testing in Weeks 5–6.
Methodology and sources
A look at the plan
Sessions and prescriptions
The first week is open below. Expand later weeks to compare their schedules. Percentages use the reference described in the program guide; guided starting loads are chosen in your first workout.
Week 1
4
sessions
Week 1
4 sessions
Day 1 · Squat RM (10RM) + Lower Hypertrophy
Squat main
1 × 10 @ 70%working
Rest 3:00
Work up to today’s 10RM target
3 × 6+ AMRAP @ 65%amrap
Rest 2:30
Back-off sets (AMRAP on final set)
Deficit Deadlift accessory
4 × 12working
Rest 2:00
Leg Press accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:15
Leg Curl accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Barbell Curl accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Day 2 · Bench Press RM (10RM) + Chest/Shoulder/Tricep Volume
Bench Press main
1 × 10 @ 70%working
Rest 3:00
Work up to today’s 10RM target
3 × 6+ AMRAP @ 65%amrap
Rest 2:30
Close-Grip Bench Press main
4 × 12 @ 60%working
Rest 2:00
Incline Dumbbell Press accessory
4 × 12working
Rest 1:30
Lateral Raise accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Cable Pushdown accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Day 3 · Deadlift / Front Squat RM (10RM) + Back/Legs
Deadlift main
1 × 10 @ 70%working
Rest 3:30
3 × 6 @ 65%working
Rest 2:30
Front Squat main
4 × 12 @ 60%working
Rest 2:00
Lat Pulldown accessory
4 × 12working
Rest 1:15
Leg Extension accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Hammer Curl accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Day 4 · Overhead Press RM (10RM) + Upper Hypertrophy
Overhead Press main
1 × 10 @ 70%working
Rest 3:00
3 × 6+ AMRAP @ 65%amrap
Rest 2:30
Barbell Row main
4 × 12 @ 65%working
Rest 2:00
Dumbbell Bench Press accessory
4 × 12working
Rest 1:30
Rear Delt Flye accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Skull Crusher accessory
4 × 12working
Rest 1:00
Week 2
4
sessions
Week 2
4 sessions
Day 1 · Squat RM (8RM) + Lower Hypertrophy
Squat main
1 × 8 @ 75%working
Rest 3:00
Work up to today’s 8RM target
3 × 5+ AMRAP @ 70%amrap
Rest 2:30
Back-off sets (AMRAP on final set)
Deficit Deadlift accessory
4 × 10working
Rest 2:00
Leg Press accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:15
Leg Curl accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Barbell Curl accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Day 2 · Bench Press RM (8RM) + Chest/Shoulder/Tricep Volume
Bench Press main
1 × 8 @ 75%working
Rest 3:00
Work up to today’s 8RM target
3 × 5+ AMRAP @ 70%amrap
Rest 2:30
Close-Grip Bench Press main
4 × 10 @ 65%working
Rest 2:00
Incline Dumbbell Press accessory
4 × 12working
Rest 1:30
Lateral Raise accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Cable Pushdown accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Day 3 · Deadlift / Front Squat RM (8RM) + Back/Legs
Deadlift main
1 × 8 @ 75%working
Rest 3:30
3 × 5 @ 70%working
Rest 2:30
Front Squat main
4 × 10 @ 65%working
Rest 2:00
Lat Pulldown accessory
4 × 12working
Rest 1:15
Leg Extension accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Hammer Curl accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Day 4 · Overhead Press RM (8RM) + Upper Hypertrophy
Overhead Press main
1 × 8 @ 75%working
Rest 3:00
3 × 5+ AMRAP @ 70%amrap
Rest 2:30
Barbell Row main
4 × 10 @ 70%working
Rest 2:00
Dumbbell Bench Press accessory
4 × 12working
Rest 1:30
Rear Delt Flye accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Skull Crusher accessory
4 × 12working
Rest 1:00
Week 3
4
sessions
Week 3
4 sessions
Day 1 · Squat RM (6RM) + Lower Hypertrophy
Squat main
1 × 6 @ 80%working
Rest 3:00
Work up to today’s 6RM target
3 × 4+ AMRAP @ 75%amrap
Rest 2:30
Back-off sets (AMRAP on final set)
Deficit Deadlift accessory
4 × 8working
Rest 2:00
Leg Press accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:15
Leg Curl accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Barbell Curl accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Day 2 · Bench Press RM (6RM) + Chest/Shoulder/Tricep Volume
Bench Press main
1 × 6 @ 80%working
Rest 3:00
Work up to today’s 6RM target
3 × 4+ AMRAP @ 75%amrap
Rest 2:30
Close-Grip Bench Press main
4 × 8 @ 70%working
Rest 2:00
Incline Dumbbell Press accessory
4 × 12working
Rest 1:30
Lateral Raise accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Cable Pushdown accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Day 3 · Deadlift / Front Squat RM (6RM) + Back/Legs
Deadlift main
1 × 6 @ 80%working
Rest 3:30
3 × 4 @ 75%working
Rest 2:30
Front Squat main
4 × 8 @ 70%working
Rest 2:00
Lat Pulldown accessory
4 × 12working
Rest 1:15
Leg Extension accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Hammer Curl accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Day 4 · Overhead Press RM (6RM) + Upper Hypertrophy
Overhead Press main
1 × 6 @ 80%working
Rest 3:00
3 × 4+ AMRAP @ 75%amrap
Rest 2:30
Barbell Row main
4 × 8 @ 75%working
Rest 2:00
Dumbbell Bench Press accessory
4 × 12working
Rest 1:30
Rear Delt Flye accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Skull Crusher accessory
4 × 12working
Rest 1:00
Week 4
4
sessions
Week 4
4 sessions
Day 1 · Squat RM (4RM) + Lower Hypertrophy
Squat main
1 × 4 @ 85%working
Rest 3:00
Work up to today’s 4RM target
4 × 3+ AMRAP @ 80%amrap
Rest 2:30
Back-off sets (AMRAP on final set)
Deficit Deadlift accessory
4 × 6working
Rest 2:00
Leg Press accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:15
Leg Curl accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Barbell Curl accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Day 2 · Bench Press RM (4RM) + Chest/Shoulder/Tricep Volume
Bench Press main
1 × 4 @ 85%working
Rest 3:00
Work up to today’s 4RM target
4 × 3+ AMRAP @ 80%amrap
Rest 2:30
Close-Grip Bench Press main
4 × 6 @ 75%working
Rest 2:00
Incline Dumbbell Press accessory
4 × 12working
Rest 1:30
Lateral Raise accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Cable Pushdown accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Day 3 · Deadlift / Front Squat RM (4RM) + Back/Legs
Deadlift main
1 × 4 @ 85%working
Rest 3:30
4 × 3 @ 80%working
Rest 2:30
Front Squat main
4 × 6 @ 75%working
Rest 2:00
Lat Pulldown accessory
4 × 12working
Rest 1:15
Leg Extension accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Hammer Curl accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Day 4 · Overhead Press RM (4RM) + Upper Hypertrophy
Overhead Press main
1 × 4 @ 85%working
Rest 3:00
4 × 3+ AMRAP @ 80%amrap
Rest 2:30
Barbell Row main
4 × 6 @ 80%working
Rest 2:00
Dumbbell Bench Press accessory
4 × 12working
Rest 1:30
Rear Delt Flye accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Skull Crusher accessory
4 × 12working
Rest 1:00
Week 5
4
sessions
Week 5
4 sessions
Day 1 · Squat RM (2RM) + Lower Hypertrophy
Squat main
1 × 2 @ 90%working
Rest 3:00
Work up to today’s 2RM target
4 × 2+ AMRAP @ 85%amrap
Rest 2:30
Back-off sets (AMRAP on final set)
Deficit Deadlift accessory
4 × 6working
Rest 2:00
Leg Press accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:15
Leg Curl accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Barbell Curl accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Day 2 · Bench Press RM (2RM) + Chest/Shoulder/Tricep Volume
Bench Press main
1 × 2 @ 90%working
Rest 3:00
Work up to today’s 2RM target
4 × 2+ AMRAP @ 85%amrap
Rest 2:30
Close-Grip Bench Press main
4 × 6 @ 80%working
Rest 2:00
Incline Dumbbell Press accessory
4 × 12working
Rest 1:30
Lateral Raise accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Cable Pushdown accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Day 3 · Deadlift / Front Squat RM (2RM) + Back/Legs
Deadlift main
1 × 2 @ 90%working
Rest 3:30
4 × 2 @ 85%working
Rest 2:30
Front Squat main
4 × 6 @ 80%working
Rest 2:00
Lat Pulldown accessory
4 × 12working
Rest 1:15
Leg Extension accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Hammer Curl accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Day 4 · Overhead Press RM (2RM) + Upper Hypertrophy
Overhead Press main
1 × 2 @ 90%working
Rest 3:00
4 × 2+ AMRAP @ 85%amrap
Rest 2:30
Barbell Row main
4 × 6 @ 85%working
Rest 2:00
Dumbbell Bench Press accessory
4 × 12working
Rest 1:30
Rear Delt Flye accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Skull Crusher accessory
4 × 12working
Rest 1:00
Week 6
4
sessions
Week 6
4 sessions
Day 1 · Squat RM (1RM) + Lower Hypertrophy
Squat main
1 × 1 @ 95%working
Rest 3:00
Work up to today’s 1RM target
3 × 2+ AMRAP @ 85%amrap
Rest 2:30
Back-off sets (AMRAP on final set)
Deficit Deadlift accessory
4 × 8working
Rest 2:00
Leg Press accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:15
Leg Curl accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Barbell Curl accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Day 2 · Bench Press RM (1RM) + Chest/Shoulder/Tricep Volume
Bench Press main
1 × 1 @ 95%working
Rest 3:00
Work up to today’s 1RM target
3 × 2+ AMRAP @ 85%amrap
Rest 2:30
Close-Grip Bench Press main
4 × 8 @ 80%working
Rest 2:00
Incline Dumbbell Press accessory
4 × 12working
Rest 1:30
Lateral Raise accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Cable Pushdown accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Day 3 · Deadlift / Front Squat RM (1RM) + Back/Legs
Deadlift main
1 × 1 @ 95%working
Rest 3:30
3 × 2 @ 85%working
Rest 2:30
Front Squat main
4 × 8 @ 80%working
Rest 2:00
Lat Pulldown accessory
4 × 12working
Rest 1:15
Leg Extension accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Hammer Curl accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Day 4 · Overhead Press RM (1RM) + Upper Hypertrophy
Overhead Press main
1 × 1 @ 95%working
Rest 3:00
3 × 2+ AMRAP @ 85%amrap
Rest 2:30
Barbell Row main
4 × 8 @ 85%working
Rest 2:00
Dumbbell Bench Press accessory
4 × 12working
Rest 1:30
Rear Delt Flye accessory
4 × 15working
Rest 1:00
Skull Crusher accessory
4 × 12working
Rest 1:00
