Workout Routine

PR3

by BigOliver

A program I made for gaining strength and size based on any of the big lifts you choose.

The basic premise is that you work up to, in as many sets as necessary, a 3 Rep PR.

You then take approximately 80-90% of that PR and perform 3 sets at that weight of 3-5 Reps.

This is then followed by relevant accessory/supplemental work in either PPL, Full Body or Upper/Lower styles.

Workouts

Squat

squat

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
90% 1RM
3
180 sec
2
81% 1RM
3 +
amrap
180 sec
3
81% 1RM
3 +
amrap
180 sec
4
81% 1RM
3 +
amrap
180 sec

Overload: After 1 successful session, Training Max will be suggested to increase by 2.5 kg.

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, Training Max will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

squat

4 sets

leg curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
10 +
amrap
90 sec
2
10 +
amrap
90 sec
3
10 +
amrap
90 sec

leg curl

3 sets

leg extension

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
10 +
amrap
90 sec
2
10 +
amrap
90 sec
3
10 +
amrap
90 sec

leg extension

3 sets

calf raise

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
10 +
amrap
90 sec
2
10 +
amrap
90 sec
3
10 +
amrap
90 sec

calf raise

3 sets

Bench

bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
90% 1RM
3
180 sec
2
81% 1RM
3 +
amrap
180 sec
3
81% 1RM
3 +
amrap
180 sec
4
81% 1RM
3 +
amrap
180 sec

Overload: After 1 successful session, Training Max will be suggested to increase by 2.5 kg.

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, Training Max will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

bench press

4 sets

Deadlift

deadlift

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
90% 1RM
3
180 sec
2
81% 1RM
3 +
amrap
180 sec
3
81% 1RM
3 +
amrap
180 sec
4
81% 1RM
3 +
amrap
180 sec

Overload: After 1 successful session, Training Max will be suggested to increase by 2.5 kg.

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, Training Max will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

deadlift

4 sets

Press

overhead press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
90% 1RM
3
180 sec
2
81% 1RM
3 +
amrap
180 sec
3
81% 1RM
3 +
amrap
180 sec
4
81% 1RM
3 +
amrap
180 sec

Overload: After 1 successful session, Training Max will be suggested to increase by 2.5 kg.

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, Training Max will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

overhead press

4 sets