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Sir BenchalotLarry's Bench-Focused12-Week Strength Program

β€œThy destiny lies not in the stone, but upon the bench, where legends are crowned at a hundred-kilo press.”
- Sir Benchalot

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Sir Benchalot Training Plan

  • Week 1 and Week 11 use 2RM tests (2 reps) to estimate 1RM via Epley: est1RM β‰ˆ weight * (1 + 0.0333 * reps). For 2 reps, multiply by ~1.0666.
  • Percentages below that say "% est. 1RM" are based on your CURRENT estimate.
  • Bench & Deadlift have explicit % targets each week. Accessories use fixed reps/RPE.
  • Keep your existing session order from your table (rotator cuff, bench first, etc.).
  • RPE means "Rate of Perceived Effort", RPE10 is total failure, RPE9 is going until you could do one more and stop, RPE8 is leaving ~2 reps in the tank.

Week 1

Monday – Bench & OHP Test (+ Accessories)

Shoulder External Rotations (light)
Sets/Reps
5 x 15–20
Effort
Light
Notes
Warm-up/Prehab
Bench Press (Test)
Sets/Reps
1 x 2
Effort
2RM
Notes
Test 2RM β†’ estimate 1RM (Epley)
Barbell Shoulder Press (Test)
Sets/Reps
1 x 2
Effort
2RM
Notes
Optional 2RM test
Face Pulls
Sets/Reps
3 x 15–20
Effort
Light
Notes
Scap/Rear delt activation
Cable Pullover
Sets/Reps
3 x 12–15
Effort
Light
Notes
Lat activation
Rope Pushdowns
Sets/Reps
3 x 12
Effort
RPE 6
Notes
Triceps pump
Hammer Curls
Sets/Reps
3 x 12
Effort
RPE 6
Notes
Biceps pump
Barbell Shrugs
Sets/Reps
3 x 12–15
Effort
Light-Moderate
Notes
Upper traps
Preacher Rope Abs
Sets/Reps
3 x 15–20
Effort
Bodyweight
Notes
Core

Tuesday – Deadlift & Leg Press Test (+ Accessories)

Bench Press (Technique)
Sets/Reps
3 x 3
Effort
50% est. 1RM
Notes
Crisp bar path
Deadlift (Test)
Sets/Reps
1 x 2
Effort
2RM
Notes
Test 2RM β†’ estimate 1RM (Epley)
Leg Press (Test)
Sets/Reps
1 x 2
Effort
2RM
Notes
Optional 2RM test
Cable Row
Sets/Reps
3 x 10
Effort
Light
Notes
Back activation
Lat Pulldown
Sets/Reps
3 x 12
Effort
Light
Notes
Strict form
Static Holds (Bench Positions)
Sets/Reps
2 x 15–20s/position
Effort
Light/Technical
Notes
Above chest & near lockout; technique only
Preacher Rope Abs
Sets/Reps
3 x 15–20
Effort
Bodyweight
Notes
Core

Thursday – Light Technique + Pull

Bench Press
Sets/Reps
3 x 3
Effort
50% est. 1RM
Notes
Technique work
Deadlift (Speed)
Sets/Reps
3 x 3
Effort
55% est. 1RM
Notes
Explosive but easy
Cable Row
Sets/Reps
3 x 10
Effort
Light
Notes
Strict, squeeze
Barbell Shrugs
Sets/Reps
3 x 12–15
Effort
Light-Moderate
Notes
Don’t grind
Face Pulls
Sets/Reps
3 x 15–20
Effort
Light
Notes
Shoulder health

Friday – Speed & Recovery

Shoulder External Rotations (light)
Sets/Reps
5 x 15–20
Effort
Light
Notes
Prehab
Bench Press (Speed)
Sets/Reps
5 x 2
Effort
55% est. 1RM
Notes
Max bar speed
Barbell Shoulder Press (DBs Light)
Sets/Reps
3 x 12
Effort
Light
Notes
Pump only
EZ Bar Curls
Sets/Reps
2 x 15
Effort
Light
Notes
Recovery pump
Skullcrushers
Sets/Reps
2 x 15
Effort
Light
Notes
Recovery pump
Preacher Rope Abs
Sets/Reps
3 x 15–20
Effort
Bodyweight
Notes
Core
Mobility & Band Work
Sets/Reps
1 x 10–15 min
Effort
Very light
Notes
Hips/Shoulders/T-Spine

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