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Nosferatu Zodd

War Demon

Centuries of warfare have built Zodd into a monster of strength. His program pushes raw power to mythical levels not for the faint-hearted.

10 Weeks 5 days/week Advanced Strength Training
Nosferatu Zodd
Nosferatu Zodd Training Program

Training Progression

At A Glance

Weekly Schedule

MON
Day 1
Lower (Squat Focus)
TUE
Day 2
Push (Bench Focus)
WED
Day 3
Back (Deadlift Focus)
THU
Rest
FRI
Day 4
Squat/Bench Assistance
SAT
Day 5
Deadlift Assistance
SUN
Rest
5 Training Days 35–50 Min / Session
Equipment
Barbell Bench Dumbbell
The Complete Plan

Training Plan

Every phase, every session, every exercise — expand a day to see the full prescription.

Phase 1 · Weeks 1–5 Advanced

Building the base — controlled loads, full recovery (target RIR 3).

5 Workouts In This Phase
Lower (Squat Focus)
Monday · 45 min · 1 exercise
Barbell Back Squat
5 × 5 · 150s restRIR 3
Open Full Session
Push (Bench Focus)
Tuesday · 40 min · 1 exercise
Bench Press
5 × 5 · 150s restRIR 3
Open Full Session
Back (Deadlift Focus)
Wednesday · 40 min · 1 exercise
Deadlift
5 × 5 · 180s restRIR 3
Open Full Session
Squat/Bench Assistance
Friday · 35 min · 2 exercises
Bulgarian Split Squat
3 × 10 each side · 75s restRIR 3
Close-Grip Bench Press
3 × 8 · 90s restRIR 3
Open Full Session
Deadlift Assistance
Saturday · 35 min · 2 exercises
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
3 × 10 · 90s restRIR 3
Pendlay Row
3 × 8 · 90s restRIR 3
Open Full Session
Phase 2 · Weeks 6–10 Advanced

Rival of Guts

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Heavier loads, denser assistance volume. Target RIR 2.

5 Workouts In This Phase
Lower (Squat Focus)
Monday · 50 min · 1 exercise
Barbell Back Squat
6 × 4 · 180s restRIR 2
Open Full Session
Push (Bench Focus)
Tuesday · 45 min · 1 exercise
Bench Press
6 × 4 · 180s restRIR 2
Open Full Session
Back (Deadlift Focus)
Wednesday · 45 min · 1 exercise
Deadlift
6 × 4 · 210s restRIR 2
Open Full Session
Squat/Bench Assistance
Friday · 40 min · 3 exercises
Bulgarian Split Squat
4 × 12 each side · 60s restRIR 2
Close-Grip Bench Press
4 × 8 · 90s restRIR 2
Dumbbell Bicep Curl
3 × 10 · 60s restRIR 2
Open Full Session
Deadlift Assistance
Saturday · 40 min · 2 exercises
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
4 × 12 · 75s restRIR 2
Pendlay Row
4 × 8 · 90s restRIR 2
Open Full Session
Program Overview

Why This Program Works

Philosophy

Lower (Squat Focus), Push (Bench Focus), Back (Deadlift Focus), Squat/Bench Assistance, and Deadlift Assistance.

Physique Goal

Immense, overwhelming, and ancient strength.

Performance Goal

Real maximal strength across the big three compound lifts.

How Progression Works

Main lifts progress by load. Assistance lifts progress by volume.

Training Philosophy

How Nosferatu Zodd Trains

Zodd's power is pure and overwhelming — a real powerlifting foundation of squat, bench, and deadlift, with dedicated assistance work behind each. Five sessions, no shortcuts.