The program
Sheiko #30
Boris Sheiko’s 4-week high-volume accumulation cycle following #29, featuring double-wave Squat and Bench Press sessions at 75%–85% 1RM to build technical mastery and work capacity.
- Schedule
- 3 days/wk
- Length
- 4 weeks
- Main lifts
- 8
What you’ll train
The main movements in this program.
Review exercise techniqueBefore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 — Double Squat Wave & Bench Press Accumulation | Bench Press | 1 | 5 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Day 1 — Double Squat Wave & Bench Press Accumulation | Bench Press | 1 | 4 | 60% | — | — | — |
| Day 1 — Double Squat Wave & Bench Press Accumulation | Bench Press | 1 | 3 | 70% | — | — | — |
| Day 1 — Double Squat Wave & Bench Press Accumulation | Bench Press | 5 | 3 | 80% | — | — | Sheiko #30 Bench Wave 1: 5×3 @ 80% |
| Day 1 — Double Squat Wave & Bench Press Accumulation | Squat | 1 | 5 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Day 1 — Double Squat Wave & Bench Press Accumulation | Squat | 1 | 4 | 60% | — | — | — |
| Day 1 — Double Squat Wave & Bench Press Accumulation | Squat | 1 | 3 | 70% | — | — | — |
| Day 1 — Double Squat Wave & Bench Press Accumulation | Squat | 5 | 3 | 80% | — | — | Sheiko #30 Squat Wave 1: 5×3 @ 80% |
| Day 1 — Double Squat Wave & Bench Press Accumulation | Bench Press | 1 | 5 | 55% | — | — | — |
| Day 1 — Double Squat Wave & Bench Press Accumulation | Bench Press | 1 | 5 | 65% | — | — | — |
| Day 1 — Double Squat Wave & Bench Press Accumulation | Bench Press | 4 | 4 | 75% | — | — | Sheiko #30 Bench Wave 2: 4×4 @ 75% |
| Day 1 — Double Squat Wave & Bench Press Accumulation | Dumbbell Flye | 5 | 10 | — | — | — | Pec stretch and shoulder health @ RPE 7 |
| Day 1 — Double Squat Wave & Bench Press Accumulation | Good Morning | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | Posterior chain erector endurance @ RPE 7.5 |
| Day 2 — Deficit Deadlift, Bench Pyramid & Deadlift Wave | Deficit Deadlift | 1 | 4 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Day 2 — Deficit Deadlift, Bench Pyramid & Deadlift Wave | Deficit Deadlift | 1 | 4 | 60% | — | — | — |
| Day 2 — Deficit Deadlift, Bench Pyramid & Deadlift Wave | Deficit Deadlift | 4 | 3 | 70% | — | — | Deficit pull off the floor: 4×3 @ 70% |
| Day 2 — Deficit Deadlift, Bench Pyramid & Deadlift Wave | Bench Press | 1 | 5 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Day 2 — Deficit Deadlift, Bench Pyramid & Deadlift Wave | Bench Press | 1 | 4 | 60% | — | — | — |
| Day 2 — Deficit Deadlift, Bench Pyramid & Deadlift Wave | Bench Press | 1 | 3 | 70% | — | — | — |
| Day 2 — Deficit Deadlift, Bench Pyramid & Deadlift Wave | Bench Press | 1 | 2 | 80% | — | — | — |
| Day 2 — Deficit Deadlift, Bench Pyramid & Deadlift Wave | Bench Press | 1 | 1 | 80% | — | — | — |
| Day 2 — Deficit Deadlift, Bench Pyramid & Deadlift Wave | Bench Press | 1 | 2 | 80% | — | — | — |
| Day 2 — Deficit Deadlift, Bench Pyramid & Deadlift Wave | Bench Press | 1 | 3 | 70% | — | — | — |
| Day 2 — Deficit Deadlift, Bench Pyramid & Deadlift Wave | Bench Press | 1 | 5 | 60% | — | — | — |
| Day 2 — Deficit Deadlift, Bench Pyramid & Deadlift Wave | Deadlift | 1 | 4 | 60% | — | — | — |
| Day 2 — Deficit Deadlift, Bench Pyramid & Deadlift Wave | Deadlift | 1 | 4 | 70% | — | — | — |
| Day 2 — Deficit Deadlift, Bench Pyramid & Deadlift Wave | Deadlift | 4 | 3 | 80% | — | — | Full Deadlift Wave: 4×3 @ 80% |
| Day 2 — Deficit Deadlift, Bench Pyramid & Deadlift Wave | Dip | 5 | 8 | — | — | — | Pressing lockout volume @ RPE 7.5 |
| Day 3 — Double Squat Accumulation & Technical Bench | Squat | 1 | 5 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Day 3 — Double Squat Accumulation & Technical Bench | Squat | 1 | 4 | 60% | — | — | — |
| Day 3 — Double Squat Accumulation & Technical Bench | Squat | 1 | 3 | 70% | — | — | — |
| Day 3 — Double Squat Accumulation & Technical Bench | Squat | 5 | 2 | 80% | — | — | Squat Wave 1: 5×2 @ 80% |
| Day 3 — Double Squat Accumulation & Technical Bench | Bench Press | 1 | 5 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Day 3 — Double Squat Accumulation & Technical Bench | Bench Press | 1 | 4 | 60% | — | — | — |
| Day 3 — Double Squat Accumulation & Technical Bench | Bench Press | 1 | 3 | 70% | — | — | — |
| Day 3 — Double Squat Accumulation & Technical Bench | Bench Press | 5 | 3 | 77.5% | — | — | Technical paused bench: 5×3 @ 77.5% |
| Day 3 — Double Squat Accumulation & Technical Bench | Squat | 1 | 4 | 60% | — | — | — |
| Day 3 — Double Squat Accumulation & Technical Bench | Squat | 4 | 4 | 70% | — | — | Squat Wave 2: 4×4 @ 70% |
| Day 3 — Double Squat Accumulation & Technical Bench | Dumbbell Shoulder Press | 4 | 8 | — | — | — | Shoulder stability & hypertrophy @ RPE 7.5 |
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General strength plan
4-week high-volume Russian powerlifting accumulation
Advanced lifters who have completed Sheiko #29 and want to push submaximal Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift volume in the 80%–85% range.
Before choosing this plan
Sessions include double Squat and double Bench Press waves; prioritize meal timing, hydration, and 2–3 minute rest intervals.
Equipment
- Barbell and plates
- Squat rack with safeties
- Bench
- Dumbbells
- Dip station
Progression in this app
How progression works
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
Follows Boris Sheiko’s #30 3-day accumulation structure with double-wave Squat/Bench days and Deficit + Full Deadlift waves.
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
3
sessions
Week 1
3 sessions
Day 1 · Double Squat Wave & Bench Press Accumulation
Bench Press main
1 × 5 @ 50% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 1:30
1 × 4 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 3 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
5 × 3 @ 80% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
Sheiko #30 Bench Wave 1: 5×3 @ 80%
Squat main
1 × 5 @ 50% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 1:30
1 × 4 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 3 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
5 × 3 @ 80% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 3:00
Sheiko #30 Squat Wave 1: 5×3 @ 80%
Bench Press main
1 × 5 @ 55% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 1:30
1 × 5 @ 65% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
4 × 4 @ 75% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
Sheiko #30 Bench Wave 2: 4×4 @ 75%
Dumbbell Flye accessory
5 × 10working
Rest 1:00
Pec stretch and shoulder health @ RPE 7
Good Morning accessory
5 × 5working
Rest 1:30
Posterior chain erector endurance @ RPE 7.5
Day 2 · Deficit Deadlift, Bench Pyramid & Deadlift Wave
Deficit Deadlift main
1 × 4 @ 50% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 4 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
4 × 3 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
Deficit pull off the floor: 4×3 @ 70%
Bench Press main
1 × 5 @ 50% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 1:30
1 × 4 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 3 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 2 @ 80% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
1 × 1 @ 80% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
1 × 2 @ 80% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
1 × 3 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 5 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
Deadlift main
1 × 4 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 4 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
4 × 3 @ 80% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 3:00
Full Deadlift Wave: 4×3 @ 80%
Dip accessory
5 × 8working
Rest 1:30
Pressing lockout volume @ RPE 7.5
Day 3 · Double Squat Accumulation & Technical Bench
Squat main
1 × 5 @ 50% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 1:30
1 × 4 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 3 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
5 × 2 @ 80% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 3:00
Squat Wave 1: 5×2 @ 80%
Bench Press main
1 × 5 @ 50% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 1:30
1 × 4 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 3 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
5 × 3 @ 77.5% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
Technical paused bench: 5×3 @ 77.5%
Squat main
1 × 4 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
4 × 4 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
Squat Wave 2: 4×4 @ 70%
Dumbbell Shoulder Press accessory
4 × 8working
Rest 1:30
Shoulder stability & hypertrophy @ RPE 7.5
Week 2
3
sessions
Week 2
3 sessions
Day 1 · Double Squat Wave & Bench Press Accumulation
Bench Press main
1 × 5 @ 50% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 1:30
1 × 4 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 3 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
5 × 3 @ 80% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
Sheiko #30 Bench Wave 1: 5×3 @ 80%
Squat main
1 × 5 @ 50% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 1:30
1 × 4 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 3 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
5 × 3 @ 80% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 3:00
Sheiko #30 Squat Wave 1: 5×3 @ 80%
Bench Press main
1 × 5 @ 55% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 1:30
1 × 5 @ 65% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
4 × 4 @ 75% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
Sheiko #30 Bench Wave 2: 4×4 @ 75%
Dumbbell Flye accessory
5 × 10working
Rest 1:00
Pec stretch and shoulder health @ RPE 7
Good Morning accessory
5 × 5working
Rest 1:30
Posterior chain erector endurance @ RPE 7.5
Day 2 · Deficit Deadlift, Bench Pyramid & Deadlift Wave
Deficit Deadlift main
1 × 4 @ 50% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 4 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
4 × 3 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
Deficit pull off the floor: 4×3 @ 70%
Bench Press main
1 × 5 @ 50% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 1:30
1 × 4 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 3 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 2 @ 80% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
1 × 1 @ 80% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
1 × 2 @ 80% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
1 × 3 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 5 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
Deadlift main
1 × 4 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 4 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
4 × 3 @ 80% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 3:00
Full Deadlift Wave: 4×3 @ 80%
Dip accessory
5 × 8working
Rest 1:30
Pressing lockout volume @ RPE 7.5
Day 3 · Double Squat Accumulation & Technical Bench
Squat main
1 × 5 @ 50% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 1:30
1 × 4 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 3 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
5 × 2 @ 80% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 3:00
Squat Wave 1: 5×2 @ 80%
Bench Press main
1 × 5 @ 50% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 1:30
1 × 4 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 3 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
5 × 3 @ 77.5% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
Technical paused bench: 5×3 @ 77.5%
Squat main
1 × 4 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
4 × 4 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
Squat Wave 2: 4×4 @ 70%
Dumbbell Shoulder Press accessory
4 × 8working
Rest 1:30
Shoulder stability & hypertrophy @ RPE 7.5
Week 3
3
sessions
Week 3
3 sessions
Day 1 · Double Squat Wave & Bench Press Accumulation
Bench Press main
1 × 5 @ 50% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 1:30
1 × 4 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 3 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
5 × 3 @ 85% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
Sheiko #30 Bench Wave 1: 5×3 @ 85%
Squat main
1 × 5 @ 50% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 1:30
1 × 4 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 3 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
5 × 3 @ 85% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 3:00
Sheiko #30 Squat Wave 1: 5×3 @ 85%
Bench Press main
1 × 5 @ 55% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 1:30
1 × 5 @ 65% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
4 × 4 @ 75% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
Sheiko #30 Bench Wave 2: 4×4 @ 75%
Dumbbell Flye accessory
5 × 10working
Rest 1:00
Pec stretch and shoulder health @ RPE 7
Good Morning accessory
5 × 5working
Rest 1:30
Posterior chain erector endurance @ RPE 7.5
Day 2 · Deficit Deadlift, Bench Pyramid & Deadlift Wave
Deficit Deadlift main
1 × 4 @ 50% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 4 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
4 × 3 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
Deficit pull off the floor: 4×3 @ 70%
Bench Press main
1 × 5 @ 50% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 1:30
1 × 4 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 3 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 2 @ 80% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
1 × 1 @ 85% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
1 × 2 @ 80% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
1 × 3 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 5 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
Deadlift main
1 × 4 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 4 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
4 × 3 @ 85% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 3:00
Full Deadlift Wave: 4×3 @ 85%
Dip accessory
5 × 8working
Rest 1:30
Pressing lockout volume @ RPE 7.5
Day 3 · Double Squat Accumulation & Technical Bench
Squat main
1 × 5 @ 50% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 1:30
1 × 4 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 3 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
5 × 2 @ 85% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 3:00
Squat Wave 1: 5×2 @ 85%
Bench Press main
1 × 5 @ 50% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 1:30
1 × 4 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 3 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
5 × 3 @ 77.5% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
Technical paused bench: 5×3 @ 77.5%
Squat main
1 × 4 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
4 × 4 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
Squat Wave 2: 4×4 @ 70%
Dumbbell Shoulder Press accessory
4 × 8working
Rest 1:30
Shoulder stability & hypertrophy @ RPE 7.5
Week 4
3
sessions
Week 4
3 sessions
Day 1 · Double Squat Wave & Bench Press Accumulation
Bench Press main
1 × 5 @ 50% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 1:30
1 × 4 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 3 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
5 × 3 @ 80% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
Sheiko #30 Bench Wave 1: 5×3 @ 80%
Squat main
1 × 5 @ 50% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 1:30
1 × 4 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 3 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
5 × 3 @ 80% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 3:00
Sheiko #30 Squat Wave 1: 5×3 @ 80%
Bench Press main
1 × 5 @ 55% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 1:30
1 × 5 @ 65% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
4 × 4 @ 75% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
Sheiko #30 Bench Wave 2: 4×4 @ 75%
Dumbbell Flye accessory
5 × 10working
Rest 1:00
Pec stretch and shoulder health @ RPE 7
Good Morning accessory
5 × 5working
Rest 1:30
Posterior chain erector endurance @ RPE 7.5
Day 2 · Deficit Deadlift, Bench Pyramid & Deadlift Wave
Deficit Deadlift main
1 × 4 @ 50% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 4 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
4 × 3 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
Deficit pull off the floor: 4×3 @ 70%
Bench Press main
1 × 5 @ 50% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 1:30
1 × 4 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 3 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 2 @ 80% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
1 × 1 @ 80% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
1 × 2 @ 80% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
1 × 3 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 5 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
Deadlift main
1 × 4 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 4 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
4 × 3 @ 80% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 3:00
Full Deadlift Wave: 4×3 @ 80%
Dip accessory
5 × 8working
Rest 1:30
Pressing lockout volume @ RPE 7.5
Day 3 · Double Squat Accumulation & Technical Bench
Squat main
1 × 5 @ 50% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 1:30
1 × 4 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 3 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
5 × 2 @ 80% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 3:00
Squat Wave 1: 5×2 @ 80%
Bench Press main
1 × 5 @ 50% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 1:30
1 × 4 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
1 × 3 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
5 × 3 @ 77.5% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
Technical paused bench: 5×3 @ 77.5%
Squat main
1 × 4 @ 60% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:00
4 × 4 @ 70% (start light, add 5 lb/session)working
Rest 2:30
Squat Wave 2: 4×4 @ 70%
Dumbbell Shoulder Press accessory
4 × 8working
Rest 1:30
Shoulder stability & hypertrophy @ RPE 7.5