5thSet

Powerlifting
Coach
Coach Swede

This is Swede's ultimate mesocycle for a bench specialist, with leg training included. This cycle can be repeated up to three times before a peaking cycle, or a peaking cycle can be run at any point starting 44 days out from a meet.

Features
3 sessions per week
Must use App app to view and log training
Program Training
Features
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Programming 3 days per week
9-day microcycles
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Equipment
Recommended
Barbell // dumbbells // bands
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 8-week program
Sunday
Micro 1: Bench

A

Bench Press

3, 3, 3, 3, MAX

B

2 Board Press

3 x 3

C

Side Raises

2 x 8

D

Rear Raises

2 x 8

Tuesday
Micro 1: Back

A

Barbell Rows

3 x 10

B

Throat Pulls

2 x 8

C

Close Grip Cable Rows

3 x 10

D

Cable Curls

2 x 10

Thursday
Micro 1: 2nd Pressing

A

Incline Barbell Bench

2 x 10

B

Dumbbell Bench Press

1 x 10

C

Cable Side Raises

2 x 10

D

Cable Rear Raises

2 x 10

5thSet Bench Specialist Program (Legs included)