🔥 Advanced Week 3 – Progressive Overload
Welcome to the Progressive Overload Phase. Training intensity now increases while volume decreases slightly. The objective is to drive strength gains while maintaining technical excellence.
📊 Week 3 Training Percentages
|
Exercise
|
Training %
|
|
Weighted Pull-Ups
|
80%
|
|
Weighted Dips
|
80%
|
|
Back Squat
|
82.5%
|
Use your estimated 1RM from the Strength Calculator and calculate your training weights accordingly.
📅 Training Sessions
Day 1 – Weighted Pull-Up Strength
| Exercise |
Sets × Reps |
Intensity |
Rest |
| Weighted Pull-Ups |
5×4 |
80% |
4 Minutes |
| Paused Pull-Ups |
4×4 |
Bodyweight |
2 Minutes |
| Chest Supported Rows |
4×8 |
Moderate |
90 Seconds |
| Hanging Leg Raises |
4×15 |
Controlled |
60 Seconds |
Day 2 – Weighted Dip Strength
| Exercise |
Sets × Reps |
Intensity |
Rest |
| Weighted Dips |
5×4 |
80% |
4 Minutes |
| Tempo Dips |
4×5 |
Bodyweight |
2 Minutes |
| Close Grip Push-Ups |
3×15 |
Moderate |
90 Seconds |
| Plank |
4×90 Sec |
Core |
60 Seconds |
Day 3 – Squat Strength
| Exercise |
Sets × Reps |
Intensity |
Rest |
| Back Squat |
5×4 |
82.5% |
4 Minutes |
| Paused Squats |
3×4 |
72.5% |
2 Minutes |
| Walking Lunges |
3×12 |
Moderate |
90 Seconds |
| Standing Calf Raises |
4×15 |
Controlled |
60 Seconds |
🔄 Days 4–6
Repeat Days 1–3. Focus on bar speed, technique, and maintaining consistent movement quality under heavier loads.
| Day |
Workout |
| Day 4 |
Repeat Day 1 |
| Day 5 |
Repeat Day 2 |
| Day 6 |
Repeat Day 3 |
| Day 7 |
Full Rest Day |
✅ Week 3 Goal
- Increase training intensity safely
- Improve weighted Pull-Up strength
- Improve weighted Dip strength
- Develop stronger squat mechanics
- Prepare for Week 4 overload progression
- Build confidence with heavier loads