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Your lifts.
Your maxes.

Free strength programs where your maxes set every weight, from bench to overhead press.

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Strength blocks

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Each day of the week shows the lift, the percent and the weight it means for you.

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2-Day Total StrengthWeek 1 of 6

SQUAT AND BENCH - MON

  • Back Squat5×5 · 72%
  • Bench Press5×5 · 72%
  • Barbell Row3×8-10 · RPE 7
  • Romanian Deadlift2×10-15 · RPE 7.5
  • Ab Wheel Rollout2×8-12 · RPE 7

DEADLIFT AND PRESS - THU

  • Deadlift3×5 · 70%
  • Overhead Press5×5 · 72%
  • Bench Press4×8 · 62%
  • Lat Pulldown3×8-10 · RPE 7
  • Hanging Knee Raise2×8-12 · RPE 7

What the research says

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How to Estimate Your 1RM From a Rep Set

Estimate your one-rep max from a set of 3 to 5 reps with the Epley or Brzycki formula, then use it as a reference max for percentage-based training.

"Data reveal that no more than 10 repetitions should be used in linear equations to estimate 1RM for the LP and CP actions."

Reynolds JM, Gordon TJ, Robergs RA. Prediction of one repetition maximum strength from multiple repetition maximum testing and anthropometry. J Strength Cond Res, 2006. PubMed

From the guide How to Estimate Your 1RM From a Rep Set

Pick a lift. Push it.

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