4-day strength workout plan Peak Strength Block

A four day block on triples and doubles with back off sets and long rests. Run it for six weeks, then take an easy week before you test.

Level
Advanced
Days a week
4
Per session
53–63 min
Goal
Strength
Equipment
Barbell, Machine, Dumbbell, Kettlebell
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Workout schedule

4 days a week · 16 exercises · select a name for its video and how-to

Day 1 · ~53 min Squat

4 exercises · 15 sets · ~53 min

  1. Barbell Squat Quads · Barbell 6 sets of 3 reps · 4:00 rest 4:00 rest
  2. Barbell Banded Back Squat Quads · Barbell 3 sets of 3 reps · 3:00 rest 3:00 rest
  3. Barbell Split Squat Glutes · Barbell 3 sets of 6 reps · 2:00 rest 2:00 rest
  4. Machine 45 Degree Back Extension Abs · Machine 3 sets of 12 reps · 1:30 rest 1:30 rest

Day 2 · ~62 min Bench

4 exercises · 17 sets · ~62 min

  1. Barbell Bench Press Chest · Barbell 6 sets of 3 reps · 4:00 rest 4:00 rest
  2. Barbell Close Grip Bench Press Triceps · Barbell 4 sets of 5 reps · 3:00 rest 3:00 rest
  3. Barbell Bent Over Row Lats · Barbell 4 sets of 6 reps · 2:30 rest 2:30 rest
  4. Dumbbell Seated Overhead Tricep Extension Triceps · Dumbbell 3 sets of 10 reps · 1:30 rest 1:30 rest

Day 3 · ~63 min Deadlift

4 exercises · 16 sets · ~63 min

  1. Barbell Deadlift Abs · Barbell 6 sets of 2 reps · 5:00 rest 5:00 rest
  2. Barbell Rack Pull Abs · Barbell 3 sets of 4 reps · 3:30 rest 3:30 rest
  3. Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlifts Glutes · Barbell 3 sets of 8 reps · 2:30 rest 2:30 rest
  4. Kettlebell Farmers Carry Forearms · Kettlebell 4 sets of 40m · 2:00 rest 2:00 rest

Day 4 · ~57 min Overhead

4 exercises · 17 sets · ~57 min

  1. Barbell Overhead Press Front Delts · Barbell 5 sets of 3 reps · 3:30 rest 3:30 rest
  2. Pull Ups Lats · Bodyweight 5 sets of 6 reps · 2:30 rest 2:30 rest
  3. Barbell High Incline Bench Press Chest · Barbell 3 sets of 6 reps · 2:30 rest 2:30 rest
  4. Barbell Shrug Traps · Barbell 4 sets of 10 reps · 1:30 rest 1:30 rest

About this plan

Who it's for

For people with years of training behind them. You'll need the equipment listed above.

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What to expect

Each week is 65 working sets across 16 exercises, about 3 h 55 min in total.

Sets run from 2 to 12 reps, with 1:30 to 5:00 of rest between them.

Main muscles: Quads, Glutes, Abs, Chest, Triceps, Lats, Traps, Hamstrings, Forearms, Front Delts.

How to progress

Strength comes from lifting a little heavier over time.

  1. Hit the target. Complete every set at the listed target, with the last rep still clean. On the Barbell Squat that means all 6 sets of 3.
  2. Add the smallest step. Next session, add the smallest weight step you can. A jump that costs you reps or form sets you back rather than forward. On bodyweight moves like the Pull Ups, move to a harder variation once the target feels comfortable.
  3. Measure in months. Progress at this level is slow and measured over months. Small improvements count, and an easier week every so often helps you keep training hard the rest of the time.

If the numbers stop moving: If nothing moves for several weeks, look at sleep and recovery before adding more work.

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