Workout Routine

My 5x5 Routine

by ritzckrakr

Starting TM is 90% of 1RM.

Workouts

Workout A

leg curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
65% TM
8
100 sec
2
65% TM
8
100 sec
3
65% TM
8 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 8, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase TM by 0.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase TM by 1 kg

leg curl

3 sets

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

seated overhead press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
85% 1RM
12
100 sec
2
85% 1RM
12
100 sec
3
85% 1RM
12 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 12, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase 1RM by 0.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase 1RM by 1 kg

seated overhead press

3 sets

triceps extension

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
85% TM
12
100 sec
2
85% TM
12
100 sec
3
85% TM
12 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 12, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase TM by 0.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase TM by 1 kg

triceps extension

3 sets

seated cable row

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
85% 1RM
12
100 sec
2
85% 1RM
12
100 sec
3
85% 1RM
12 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 12, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase 1RM by 0.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase 1RM by 1 kg

seated cable row

3 sets

Workout B

bench press

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

bench press

5 sets

leg extension

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
85% 1RM
12
100 sec
2
85% 1RM
12
100 sec
3
85% 1RM
12 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 12, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase 1RM by 0.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase 1RM by 1 kg

leg extension

3 sets

preacher curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
85% TM
12
100 sec
2
85% TM
12
100 sec
3
85% TM
12 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 12, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

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

preacher curl

3 sets

lat pulldown

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
85% TM
12
100 sec
2
85% TM
12
100 sec
3
85% TM
12 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 12, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase TM by 0.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase TM by 1 kg

lat pulldown

3 sets

farmer's carry

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

farmer's carry

3 sets

Workout C

deadlift

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
85% TM
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 TM will be suggested to increase next session.

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

deadlift

1 sets

incline bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
75% TM
12
100 sec
2
75% TM
12
100 sec
3
75% TM
12 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 12, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase TM by 0.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase TM by 1 kg

incline bench press

3 sets

pendlay row

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
85% TM
8
100 sec
2
85% TM
8
100 sec
3
85% TM
8 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 8, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

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

pendlay row

3 sets

seated incline curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
75% TM
12
100 sec
2
75% TM
12
100 sec
3
75% TM
12 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 12, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase TM by 0.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase TM by 1 kg

seated incline curl

3 sets

high windmill

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10
100 sec

high windmill

3 sets