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Strength · Intermediate · 5 days/week · 8–16 weeks

nSuns LP (5-Day)

The full-fat version of nSuns: five days, bench twice, plus dedicated squat, overhead press and deadlift days. Same famous 9-set T1 waves — even more volume than the 4-day.

u/nSuns — free community program inspired by 5/3/1 · original program & spreadsheets

Your Training Maxes

TM = 90% of your best 1RM — estimated from logged sets (Epley) or entered directly below. All percentages below use these numbers.

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How to Progress

  • Rate the 1+ AMRAP set each week: 0–1 reps → hold TM; 2–3 reps → +5 lb; 4–5 reps → +5–10 lb; 6+ → +10–15 lb.
  • Add 2–4 accessories per day for weak points; keep them light enough to recover from.

The Program

Day 1 · Bench + OHP

Start This Day
Barbell Bench PressT1 · 9 sets · 65–95% TM
Overhead PressT2 · 8 sets · 50–70% TM

Day 2 · Squat + Sumo

Start This Day
Back SquatT1 · 9 sets · 65–95% TM
Sumo DeadliftT2 · 8 sets · 50–70% TM

Day 3 · OHP + Incline

Start This Day
Overhead PressT1 · 9 sets · 65–95% TM
Incline Barbell Bench PressT2 · 8 sets · 50–70% TM

Day 4 · Deadlift + Front Squat

Start This Day
DeadliftT1 · 9 sets · 65–95% TM
Front SquatT2 · 8 sets · 50–70% TM

Day 5 · Bench + Close Grip

Start This Day
Barbell Bench PressT1 · 9 sets · 65–95% TM
Close-Grip Bench PressT2 · 8 sets · 50–70% TM