Strength Program
Strength Program
Program Overview
- Duration**: 8 weeks
- Frequency 4 days per week
- Focus**: Squat, Bench, Deadlift with accessory work
- **Progression: Linear progression with weekly increases
- **RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion)**: Light to moderate for the first 4 weeks, gradually
increasing in intensity
Weekly Structure
- Day 1: Squat + Bench Press + Accessories
Day 2 - rest
- **Day 3 : Deadlift + Accessories
Day 4 - rest
- **Day 5 : Squat + Bench Press + Accessories
Day 6 - Rest
- **Day 7: Deadlift + Accessories
Warm-Up
- General Warm-Up: 5-10 minutes of light cardio (e.g., jogging, cycling) + dynamic stretching
- **Specific Warm-Up: 3-4 sets of the main lift with gradually increasing weight
Program Details**
Week 1-4
- Day 1: Squat + Bench Press + Accessories
- Squat: 3x5 @ RPE 6-7 (start at a manageable weight)
- Bench Press: 3x5 @ RPE 6-7
- Accessory 1 Leg Press - 3x10-12
- Accessory 2: Dumbbell Rows - 3x8-10
- Accessory 3: Core Work (Planks or Hanging Leg Raises) - 3x30-60 sec
Week 5-8
- Day 1: Squat + Bench Press + Accessories**
- Squat: 4x5 @ RPE 7-8
- Bench Press: 4x5 @ RPE 7-8
- Accessory 1: Bulgarian Split Squat - 3x8-10
- Accessory 2: T-Bar Rows - 3x8-10
- Accessory 3: Core Work (Ab Wheel or Hanging Leg Raises) - 3x10-15
Progression
- Increase the weight for your main lifts by 2.5-5 kg every week.
- Accessory exercises should also progress in weight or reps as strength and endurance
improve.
Cool Down
- 5-10 minutes of stretching focusing on the muscle groups worked during the session.
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This program balances volume, intensity, and recovery, ensuring that beginners build a solid
foundation in the three main lifts while also developing overall muscular strength and endurance
through accessory work.