🔥 Advanced Week 5 – Heavy Strength Phase
Welcome to the Heavy Strength Phase. Training intensity is now significantly higher. Every rep should be performed with maximum focus and intent while maintaining strict technique.
📈 Training Max Adjustment
If Weeks 1–4 felt manageable and all prescribed reps were completed with good technique, consider increasing your Training Max before calculating Week 5 percentages.
| Movement |
Suggested Increase |
| Weighted Pull-Up |
+2.5kg to +5kg |
| Weighted Dip |
+2.5kg to +5kg |
| Back Squat |
+5kg to +10kg |
📊 Week 5 Training Percentages
| Exercise |
Training % |
| Weighted Pull-Up |
87.5% |
| Weighted Dip |
87.5% |
| Back Squat |
87.5% |
📅 Training Sessions
Day 1 – Heavy Weighted Pull-Up
| Exercise |
Sets × Reps |
Intensity |
Rest |
| Weighted Pull-Ups |
6×2 |
87.5% |
4–5 Minutes |
| Paused Pull-Ups |
3×3 |
Bodyweight |
2 Minutes |
| Chest Supported Rows |
3×8 |
Moderate |
90 Seconds |
Day 2 – Heavy Weighted Dips
| Exercise |
Sets × Reps |
Intensity |
Rest |
| Weighted Dips |
6×2 |
87.5% |
4–5 Minutes |
| Tempo Dips |
3×3 |
Bodyweight |
2 Minutes |
| Close Grip Push-Ups |
3×12 |
Moderate |
90 Seconds |
Day 3 – Heavy Squat Strength
| Exercise |
Sets × Reps |
Intensity |
Rest |
| Back Squat |
6×2 |
87.5% |
4–5 Minutes |
| Paused Squat |
3×2 |
77.5% |
2 Minutes |
| Walking Lunges |
3×10 |
Moderate |
90 Seconds |
🔄 Days 4–6
| Day |
Workout |
| Day 4 |
Repeat Day 1 |
| Day 5 |
Repeat Day 2 |
| Day 6 |
Repeat Day 3 |
| Day 7 |
Full Rest |
🎯 Week 5 Goal
- Develop maximum force production
- Become comfortable handling 87.5% loads
- Improve neural efficiency
- Maintain perfect technique under heavy weight
- Prepare for Week 6 near-maximal training