Combination

Strength and Muscle3 weeks · 4 days per week
intermediateadvancedLeader

What this template is

This template is for using a variety of supplemental sets/reps for each lift. This template as configure is just a starting point, customize as you see fit.

Combination is listed for intermediate, advanced lifters. Confirm that its volume, frequency, and progression match your current training experience.

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Use the prebuilt schedule with percentage calculations and training-max progression prepared for each session.

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Combination Volume Overview

Sets per Week (Main vs Accessory)

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Main/Supplemental
Accessories

3

Weeks

32

Avg Sets/Week

175

Avg Reps/Week

4

Days/Week

Average Intensity by Week

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Combination Weekly Schedule

Week 1

Day 1

Deadlift

Main

5 @ 65%; 5 @ 75%; 5 @ 85%

Unspecified exercise

Supplemental

5 × 5 @ 75%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Day 2

Bench Press

Main

5 @ 65%; 5 @ 75%; 5 × 5 @ 85%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Day 3

Squat

Main

5 @ 65%; 5 @ 75%; 5+ @ 85%

Unspecified exercise

Supplemental

20 @ 65%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Day 4

Press

Main

5 @ 65%; 5 @ 75%; 5 @ 85%

Unspecified exercise

Supplemental

10 × 5 @ 65%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Week 2

Day 1

Deadlift

Main

5 @ 70%; 5 @ 80%; 5 @ 90%

Unspecified exercise

Supplemental

5 × 5 @ 80%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Day 2

Bench Press

Main

5 @ 70%; 5 @ 80%; 5 × 5 @ 90%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Day 3

Squat

Main

5 @ 70%; 5 @ 80%; 5+ @ 90%

Unspecified exercise

Supplemental

20 @ 70%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Day 4

Press

Main

5 @ 70%; 5 @ 80%; 5+ @ 90%

Press

Supplemental

10 × 5 @ 70%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Week 3

Day 1

Deadlift

Main

5 @ 75%; 5 @ 85%; 5 @ 95%

Unspecified exercise

Supplemental

5 × 5 @ 85%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Day 2

Bench Press

Main

5 @ 75%; 5 @ 85%; 5 × 5 @ 95%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Day 3

Squat

Main

5 @ 75%; 5 @ 85%; 5+ @ 95%

Unspecified exercise

Supplemental

20 @ 75%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Day 4

Press

Main

5 @ 75%; 5 @ 85%; 5 @ 95%

Unspecified exercise

Supplemental

10 × 5 @ 75%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Questions about Combination

How long is the Combination program?

Combination is represented here as a 3-week template with 4 training days per week.

What is the main goal of Combination?

Combination is categorized for Strength and Muscle. Its actual results still depend on appropriate loading, recovery, nutrition, and consistent execution.

Who is Combination designed for?

Combination is listed for intermediate, advanced lifters. Confirm that its volume, frequency, and progression match your current training experience.

How can I track Combination?

The KeyLifts version includes the schedule shown below and prepares percentage-based training weights from your training max.

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