Widowmaker Circuit

Strength3 weeks · 4 days per week
beginnerintermediateadvancedLeader

What this template is

The Widowmaker Circuit keeps pushing strength despite being circuit training. This is a great template for people short on time.

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

Run Widowmaker Circuit in KeyLifts

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

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Widowmaker Circuit Volume Overview

Sets per Week (Main vs Accessory)

0481216Week 1Week 2Week 3
Main/Supplemental
Accessories

3

Weeks

16

Avg Sets/Week

124

Avg Reps/Week

4

Days/Week

Average Intensity by Week

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Widowmaker Circuit Weekly Schedule

Week 1

Day 1

Unspecified exercise

Main

5 reps at 65%

5 reps at 75%

5 reps at 85%

Unspecified exercise

Supplemental

1 × 20 reps at 65%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Day 2

Unspecified exercise

Main

5 reps at 65%

5 reps at 75%

5 reps at 85%

Unspecified exercise

Supplemental

1 × 20 reps at 65%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Day 3

Unspecified exercise

Main

5 reps at 65%

5 reps at 75%

5 reps at 85%

Unspecified exercise

Supplemental

1 × 20 reps at 65%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Day 4

Unspecified exercise

Main

5 reps at 65%

5 reps at 75%

5 reps at 85%

Unspecified exercise

Supplemental

1 × 20 reps at 65%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Week 2

Day 1

Unspecified exercise

Main

3 reps at 70%

3 reps at 80%

3 reps at 90%

Unspecified exercise

Supplemental

1 × 20 reps at 70%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Day 2

Unspecified exercise

Main

3 reps at 70%

3 reps at 80%

3 reps at 90%

Unspecified exercise

Supplemental

1 × 20 reps at 70%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Day 3

Unspecified exercise

Main

3 reps at 70%

3 reps at 80%

3 reps at 90%

Unspecified exercise

Supplemental

1 × 20 reps at 70%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Day 4

Unspecified exercise

Main

3 reps at 70%

3 reps at 80%

3 reps at 90%

Unspecified exercise

Supplemental

1 × 20 reps at 70%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Week 3

Day 1

Unspecified exercise

Main

5 reps at 75%

3 reps at 85%

1 reps at 95%

Unspecified exercise

Supplemental

1 × 20 reps at 75%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Day 2

Unspecified exercise

Main

5 reps at 75%

3 reps at 85%

1 reps at 95%

Unspecified exercise

Supplemental

1 × 20 reps at 75%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Day 3

Unspecified exercise

Main

5 reps at 75%

3 reps at 85%

1 reps at 95%

Unspecified exercise

Supplemental

1 × 20 reps at 75%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Day 4

Unspecified exercise

Main

5 reps at 75%

3 reps at 85%

1 reps at 95%

Unspecified exercise

Supplemental

1 × 20 reps at 75%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

50-100 reps

Questions about Widowmaker Circuit

How long is the Widowmaker Circuit program?

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

What is the main goal of Widowmaker Circuit?

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

Who is Widowmaker Circuit designed for?

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

How can I track Widowmaker Circuit?

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

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