Workouts To Increase Strength

Strength-focused workouts built around heavy compound lifts, longer rest intervals, and progressive overload so lifters can improve maximal force output with safe, repeatable technique.
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5 exercises15 sets

Increase Strength Full-Body Template

Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Glutes, Chest, Triceps, Front Delts, Lower Back, Lats, Biceps, Rear Delts, Trapezius

A full-body strength template using heavy barbell compounds, low-to-moderate rep sets, and RIR-based progression to drive maximal strength gains.

  1. 1
    Barbell Squat
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    Barbell Squat

    Rest 4m

    • 15 reps x 60 kg
    • 25 reps x 67.5 kg
    • 34 reps x 72.5 kg

    Brace before descent, keep mid-foot pressure, and drive up without knee collapse. Stop the set when depth or spinal position degrades.

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    Barbell Bench Press
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    Barbell Bench Press

    Rest 3m 30s

    • 15 reps x 42.5 kg
    • 25 reps x 47.5 kg
    • 34 reps x 52.5 kg

    Use leg drive, keep shoulder blades set, and press each rep with consistent lockout. Reduce load if bar speed collapses early.

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    Barbell Deadlift
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    Barbell Deadlift

    Rest 4m

    • 14 reps x 85 kg
    • 24 reps x 95 kg
    • 33 reps x 105 kg

    Wedge into the bar before each rep, keep lats tight, and avoid hitching. End set when lockout or start position quality drops.

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    Barbell Overhead Press
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    Barbell Overhead Press

    Rest 3m

    • 16 reps x 30 kg
    • 25 reps x 35 kg
    • 34 reps x 37.5 kg

    Squeeze glutes, keep ribs down, and press the bar in a straight path over mid-foot. If reps slow markedly, keep load constant next session.

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    Barbell Bent Over Row
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    Barbell Bent Over Row

    Rest 3m

    • 16 reps x 45 kg
    • 26 reps x 50 kg
    • 35 reps x 55 kg

    Brace the trunk, pull toward the lower ribs, and avoid torso jerking. Add load only when all reps are clean.