Workout Routine

Bernards 5x5 Routine

by zcdarwin

Starting TM is 90% of 1RM.

Workouts

Workout A

squat

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
85% 1RM
5
100 sec
2
85% 1RM
5
100 sec
3
85% 1RM
5
100 sec
4
85% 1RM
5
100 sec
5
85% 1RM
5 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 5, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase 1RM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase 1RM by 5 kg

squat

5 sets

t-bar row

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
85% 1RM
5
100 sec
2
85% 1RM
5
100 sec
3
85% 1RM
5
100 sec
4
85% 1RM
5
100 sec
5
85% 1RM
5 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 5, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase 1RM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase 1RM by 5 kg

t-bar row

5 sets

Hyperextensions

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
85% 1RM
5
100 sec
2
85% 1RM
5
100 sec
3
85% 1RM
5
100 sec
4
85% 1RM
5
100 sec
5
85% 1RM
5 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 5, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase 1RM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase 1RM by 5 kg

Hyperextensions

5 sets

Cable crunch

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
5
100 sec
2
–
–
5
100 sec
3
–
–
5
100 sec
4
–
–
5
100 sec
5
–
–
5
100 sec

Cable crunch

5 sets

Air bike

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
5
100 sec

Air bike

1 sets