Intermediate Streetlifting Week 4 – PR Week
🏆 Week 4 – Weighted PR Week
Congratulations on reaching PR Week. This week is designed to assess your strength gains from the previous three weeks and establish new personal records in Weighted Pull-Ups, Weighted Dips, and Squats.
🎯 PR Week Guidelines
- Prioritize sleep and recovery.
- Do not train to failure before testing days.
- Take full rest periods between attempts.
- Focus on proper technique.
- Record all PR results.
📚 Testing Protocol
For each PR test, gradually increase weight over several warm-up sets until you reach your heaviest successful set for 3 repetitions (3RM).
| Warm-Up Set | Intensity |
|---|---|
| Set 1 | 50% |
| Set 2 | 70% |
| Set 3 | 85% |
| PR Attempt | 100% |
📅 PR Week Schedule
Day 1 – Weighted Pull-Up 3RM Test
| Exercise | Sets |
|---|---|
| Weighted Pull-Up Warm-Up | 3 Progressive Sets |
| Weighted Pull-Up 3RM | PR Attempt |
| Bodyweight Pull-Ups | 2×8 |
| Hanging Leg Raises | 3×15 |
Day 2 – Recovery & Mobility
- 30 Minutes Walking
- Lat Stretch
- Chest Stretch
- Shoulder Mobility
- 8+ Hours Sleep
Day 3 – Weighted Dip 3RM Test
| Exercise | Sets |
|---|---|
| Weighted Dip Warm-Up | 3 Progressive Sets |
| Weighted Dip 3RM | PR Attempt |
| Bodyweight Dips | 2×12 |
| Plank | 3×90 Seconds |
Day 4 – Recovery & Mobility
- 30 Minutes Walking
- Hip Mobility
- Hamstring Stretching
- Foam Rolling (Optional)
- Hydration Focus
Day 5 – Squat 3RM Test
| Exercise | Sets |
|---|---|
| Back Squat Warm-Up | 3 Progressive Sets |
| Back Squat 3RM | PR Attempt |
| Walking Lunges | 2×12 |
Day 6 – Strength Analysis Day
Use the Vanshaj Strength Calculator to estimate your 1RM values from your new 3RM records and determine future training percentages.
Day 7 – Full Rest
Take a complete rest day and review your progress throughout the Intermediate Program.
🏅 Ready for the Advanced Program?
If you've successfully completed this program and improved your weighted Pull-Up, Dip, and Squat strength, you're ready to move into the Advanced Streetlifting Program.
- Weighted Pull-Up 3RM Established
- Weighted Dip 3RM Established
- Squat 3RM Established
- Comfortable Using a Dip Belt
- Ready for Advanced Strength Training