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Intermediate Rising Power Week 5 · Wednesday

Deadlift + OHP Focus

Barbell deadlift and overhead press are introduced, paired with a vertical pull and rollout work.

45 min Back Shoulders Core Barbell Barbell or Dumbbell Pull-up Bar + Resistance Band Ab Wheel
The Work

Exercise Breakdown

1

Deadlift

Back · Barbell
3
Sets
6
Reps
120s
Rest

Hinge at the hips and pull a loaded barbell from the floor to full hip extension, keeping the spine neutral.

Light load, full reset each rep — your first barbell deadlift session.

2

Overhead Press

Shoulders · Barbell or Dumbbell
3
Sets
8
Reps
120s
Rest

Press a weight from shoulder height to full lockout overhead.

Barbell or dumbbell

3

Assisted Pull-Up

Back · Pull-up Bar + Resistance Band
3
Sets
8
Reps
120s
Rest

A pull-up performed with a resistance band or assisted machine offsetting part of your bodyweight.

If band-assisted pull-up isn't available, substitute Lat Pulldown at a similar effort target.

4

Ab Wheel Rollout

Core · Ab Wheel
3
Sets
8
Reps
60s
Rest

Kneeling and holding an ab wheel, roll it forward while keeping the core braced, then pull back to the start.

From knees is fine

This program is a structured, real-world training plan built for genuine progression — not tied to a specific fictional character. Results depend on genetics, consistency, nutrition, and recovery, and typically take months, not weeks. Scale every exercise to your own level.