Level
IntermediateDuration
1 week (7 days)
For
Those completing the 4-week
Goal
Set a new personal record
The culminating week of the 4-week program. Higher volume early in the week followed by a taper for your final max test. This is where all your work pays off. Expect to exceed your starting max by 50-100%.
Starting max range
15 – 35 push-ups
Prerequisites
Equipment
Taper down and set a new personal record on test day
Form Tip
On max test day: warm up with 2 easy sets, rest 3-5 minutes, then go all out. Every rep with full range of motion counts.
| Day | Sets | Total Reps | Notes / Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 10 + 9 + 8 + 7 | 34 | Last big push this week. Give it everything. |
| Day 2 | 10 + 10 + 8 + 7 | 35 | Peak volume day. Dig deep. |
| Day 3 | 8 + 8 + 7 + 6 | 29 | Begin taper. Slightly lower volume to recover. |
| Day 4 | Rest Day | -- | Full rest day. Tomorrow starts your taper sets. |
| Day 5 | 6 + 6 + 5 | 17 | Light taper day. Save energy for your test. |
| Day 6 | Rest Day | -- | Complete rest. Visualize your max test. You are ready. |
| Day 7 | 5 + 5 | 10 | Final max test day! Warm up, then go for your all-time best. |
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