If you’re a fan of Frankenstein-esque hybrid programs, then Megazord may be exactly what you’re looking for. Written (or maybe concocted is a better word…) by /u/BenchPauper on Reddit, this program combines the Coan/Phillipi Deadlift Program, Greg Nuckols’s 2x weekly Intermediate Bench Program for OHP from his 28 Program Collection, and Ben Gillingham’s Raw Bench Program.
The results? Well, see for yourself….
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Megazord Program Inputs
- Deadlifts = Coan/Phillipi (program link)
- OHP = Greg Nuckols 28 Programs (2x Intermediate) (program link)
- Bench Press = Ben Gillingham’s Raw Bench Program (program link)
Megazord Program Structure
- 12 weeks in length
- 5x weekly workouts, Monday through Friday
- Based on 1RM % inputs for the individual athlete
- Can be easily adjusted on the “Master” tab for switching to KG (2.5 rounding) or LP (5 rounding)
Intensity
- Squats are programmed between 60% and 70%, with lots of pause squat and SSB squats included for variation and volume
- Bench Press intensity ranges from 60% up to 80% on light days and from 80% to 105% on heavy days
- Deadlifts are programmed 1x weekly at no less than 80% throughout the 12 week program
- OHP intensity also remains fairly high, ranging from 80% to 105% of initial 1RM values
MegaZord Program Spreadsheet
