Workout Routine

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My 5x5 Routine

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Starting TM is 90% of 1RM.

Sets marked @RPE are loaded by feel. Use the RPE calculator to turn a target RPE and reps into a weight from your 1RM.

Targeted muscles
front
back
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Workouts

Workout A

bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
85% 1RM
130 lbs
5
100 sec
2
85% 1RM
130 lbs
5
100 sec
3
85% 1RM
130 lbs
5
100 sec
4
85% 1RM
130 lbs
5
100 sec
5
85% 1RM
130 lbs
5 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 5, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase 1RM by 5 lbs
Extra 3+ reps, increase 1RM by 10 lbs

bench press

5×5+

incline bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
8
100 sec
3
@RPE7
19 lbs
6
100 sec

Overload: After 2 successful sessions, 1RM will be suggested to increase by 5 lbs.

incline bench press

3 sets

barbell row

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
85% 1RM
130 lbs
5
100 sec
2
85% 1RM
130 lbs
5
100 sec
3
85% 1RM
130 lbs
5
100 sec
4
85% 1RM
130 lbs
5
100 sec
5
85% 1RM
130 lbs
5 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 5, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase 1RM by 5 lbs
Extra 3+ reps, increase 1RM by 10 lbs

barbell row

5×5+

squat

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
85% 1RM
130 lbs
5
100 sec
2
85% 1RM
130 lbs
5
100 sec
3
85% 1RM
130 lbs
5
100 sec
4
85% 1RM
130 lbs
5
100 sec
5
85% 1RM
130 lbs
5 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 5, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase 1RM by 5 lbs
Extra 3+ reps, increase 1RM by 10 lbs

squat

5×5+

Workout B

overhead press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
85% 1RM
130 lbs
5
100 sec
2
85% 1RM
130 lbs
5
100 sec
3
85% 1RM
130 lbs
5
100 sec
4
85% 1RM
130 lbs
5
100 sec
5
85% 1RM
130 lbs
5 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 5, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase 1RM by 5 lbs
Extra 3+ reps, increase 1RM by 10 lbs

overhead press

5×5+

deadlift

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
85% 1RM
130 lbs
5 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 5, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase 1RM by 5 lbs
Extra 3+ reps, increase 1RM by 10 lbs

deadlift

1×5+

squat

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
85% 1RM
130 lbs
5
100 sec
2
85% 1RM
130 lbs
5
100 sec
3
85% 1RM
130 lbs
5
100 sec
4
85% 1RM
130 lbs
5
100 sec
5
85% 1RM
130 lbs
5 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 5, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase 1RM by 5 lbs
Extra 3+ reps, increase 1RM by 10 lbs

squat

5×5+

triceps extension

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
15
100 sec
2
–
–
15
100 sec
3
–
–
15
100 sec

triceps extension

3×15