This program is a hypertrophy based program, designed to create new muscle, induce muscle growth and ultimately increase strength. You are laying the proper foundation to your body and muscles. During this program ensure you are consistently improving your position and posture for each exercise.
All percentages that are laid out in this program are to be based off of a 5 Repetition Max (5RM). This 5RM should be known and found prior to beginning this program. Some percentages may seem light but DO NOT adjust. For the days that are presumably light, work on efficiency of movement and bar speed. For the days that are prescribed by sets and reps, the objective is to find a weight that you are able to complete for all prescribed sets and reps. Failure is not the intent, however, push yourself with the weight to induce the most effective outcome with the ability to perform the given sets and reps.
If at any time you are unable to perform the prescribed weight based off of percentage, slightly adjust the weight to complete the prescribed sets and reps. If needed, you can also increase your recovery time to perform the given sets and reps.
Training days are laid out as DAYS. As you progress through the program, take recovery days as needed. Pick up where you left off and continue through the program. During these recovery days, ensure you tend to your bodily needs. If you want, steady state cardio can be incorporated into the program. When doing so, ensure it is low impact and low to moderate intensity.