Hypertrophy · Strength
Adaptive Hypertrophy
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Also known as: adaptive · reps to failure · autoregulated · hypertrophy · amrap · bodybuilding
The muscle-building side of Adaptive Strength: the same rhythm with more reps. Three sets on each lift, then one for as many reps as you can, and that set moves your training max up or down for next week. Sets run from 10 reps down to 5 over 21 weeks in three 7-week blocks, each ending with a lighter week. Pick 2 to 6 days a week.
Intermediate
New
3 days/week
21-week plan
~40–55 min/session
Free to use · auto progression, rest timers & PR tracking built in
Overview
What is Adaptive Hypertrophy?
Adaptive Hypertrophy is a 21-week muscle-building program. It works the same way as Adaptive Strength, with more reps and a narrower range of weights. The main lifts are the squat, bench press, deadlift and overhead press. Alongside them are leg press, hack squat, incline bench, dumbbell bench, Romanian deadlift and seated dumbbell press. You choose how many days a week to train, from 2 to 6.
Each lift is three sets of a fixed number of reps, then a fourth set for as many reps as you can, with a target to beat. Three 7-week blocks each run two 3-week waves and a lighter week. The main lifts start at sets of 10 at 70% of your training max and work down to sets of 5 at 82.5% by the end. The other lifts run 5% lighter with two or three more reps. In the lighter weeks (7, 14 and 21) every lift is four sets of 5 with no all-out set.
Who it's for
Is Adaptive Hypertrophy right for you?
This suits an intermediate lifter who wants size and strength from the big lifts, with weights that keep up with how they're doing. The heaviest weeks are sets of 5 rather than singles, so it is easier on the joints than Adaptive Strength. Accessories are up to you. Durata adds one upper-back lift to each day, aiming for about 40 reps over three sets before adding weight, and you can add arms or calves at the end.
Progression
How progression works
The all-out set moves your training max for next week. Beat the target by 1 rep and it goes up 0.5%, by 2 reps 1%, by 3 reps 1.5%, by 4 reps 2%, by 5 or more 3%. Hit it exactly and it holds; one rep short takes 2% off, two or more short take 5% off. The change is to the exact max, so if you beat the target and the weights don't change, the max is still climbing and will show on the bar soon. Weights are a percentage of the max, rounded to your plates or dumbbells. Lighter weeks never move it, and a max you change by hand wins.
% of Training Max — your last set against its target moves the TM every week: up to +3% when you beat it, down 5% when you fall shortDouble: reach rep ceiling on all sets → +2.5 kg, deload 10% after 2 misses
Durata runs this progression for you — every session's weights are computed from your training maxes, and your logged AMRAP sets are what move those maxes.
The program
Adaptive Hypertrophy — every set, every session
Percentages are of your training max (TM). AMRAP = as many reps as possible on the final set.
Week 13 sessions
Squat & Romanian Deadlift
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Squat (Barbell) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Romanian Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×12 @ 65% 1×15++ @ 65% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 3×12 @ 65% 1×15++ @ 65% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bent Over Row (Barbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Bench Press & OHP
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Overhead Press (Barbell) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Leg Press (Machine) | 3×12 @ 65% 1×15++ @ 65% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Lat Pulldown (Cable) | 3×10–14 | — |
Deadlift & Incline Press
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Incline Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×12 @ 65% 1×15++ @ 65% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Hack Squat (Machine) | 3×12 @ 65% 1×15++ @ 65% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell) | 3×12 @ 65% 1×15++ @ 65% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Chest Supported Incline Row (Dumbbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Week 23 sessions
Squat & Romanian Deadlift
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Squat (Barbell) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Romanian Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×11 @ 67.5% 1×13++ @ 67.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 3×11 @ 67.5% 1×13++ @ 67.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bent Over Row (Barbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Bench Press & OHP
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Overhead Press (Barbell) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Leg Press (Machine) | 3×11 @ 67.5% 1×13++ @ 67.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Lat Pulldown (Cable) | 3×10–14 | — |
Deadlift & Incline Press
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Incline Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×11 @ 67.5% 1×13++ @ 67.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Hack Squat (Machine) | 3×11 @ 67.5% 1×13++ @ 67.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell) | 3×11 @ 67.5% 1×13++ @ 67.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Chest Supported Incline Row (Dumbbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Week 33 sessions
Squat & Romanian Deadlift
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Squat (Barbell) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Romanian Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bent Over Row (Barbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Bench Press & OHP
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Overhead Press (Barbell) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Leg Press (Machine) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Lat Pulldown (Cable) | 3×10–14 | — |
Deadlift & Incline Press
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Incline Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Hack Squat (Machine) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Chest Supported Incline Row (Dumbbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Week 43 sessions
Squat & Romanian Deadlift
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Squat (Barbell) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Romanian Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×11 @ 67.5% 1×13++ @ 67.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 3×11 @ 67.5% 1×13++ @ 67.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bent Over Row (Barbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Bench Press & OHP
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Overhead Press (Barbell) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Leg Press (Machine) | 3×11 @ 67.5% 1×13++ @ 67.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Lat Pulldown (Cable) | 3×10–14 | — |
Deadlift & Incline Press
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Incline Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×11 @ 67.5% 1×13++ @ 67.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Hack Squat (Machine) | 3×11 @ 67.5% 1×13++ @ 67.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell) | 3×11 @ 67.5% 1×13++ @ 67.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Chest Supported Incline Row (Dumbbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Week 53 sessions
Squat & Romanian Deadlift
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Squat (Barbell) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Romanian Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bent Over Row (Barbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Bench Press & OHP
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Overhead Press (Barbell) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Leg Press (Machine) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Lat Pulldown (Cable) | 3×10–14 | — |
Deadlift & Incline Press
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Incline Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Hack Squat (Machine) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Chest Supported Incline Row (Dumbbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Week 63 sessions
Squat & Romanian Deadlift
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Squat (Barbell) | 3×7 @ 77.5% 1×9++ @ 77.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Romanian Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bent Over Row (Barbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Bench Press & OHP
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×7 @ 77.5% 1×9++ @ 77.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Overhead Press (Barbell) | 3×7 @ 77.5% 1×9++ @ 77.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Leg Press (Machine) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Lat Pulldown (Cable) | 3×10–14 | — |
Deadlift & Incline Press
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×7 @ 77.5% 1×9++ @ 77.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Incline Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Hack Squat (Machine) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Chest Supported Incline Row (Dumbbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Week 73 sessions
Squat & Romanian Deadlift — Deload
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Squat (Barbell) | 4×5 @ 60% | 2:30 |
| Romanian Deadlift (Barbell) | 4×5 @ 55% | 2:30 |
| Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 4×5 @ 55% | 2:30 |
| Bent Over Row (Barbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Bench Press & OHP — Deload
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Bench Press (Barbell) | 4×5 @ 60% | 2:30 |
| Overhead Press (Barbell) | 4×5 @ 60% | 2:30 |
| Leg Press (Machine) | 4×5 @ 55% | 2:30 |
| Lat Pulldown (Cable) | 3×10–14 | — |
Deadlift & Incline Press — Deload
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Deadlift (Barbell) | 4×5 @ 60% | 2:30 |
| Incline Bench Press (Barbell) | 4×5 @ 55% | 2:30 |
| Hack Squat (Machine) | 4×5 @ 55% | 2:30 |
| Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell) | 4×5 @ 55% | 2:30 |
| Chest Supported Incline Row (Dumbbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Week 83 sessions
Squat & Romanian Deadlift
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Squat (Barbell) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Romanian Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×11 @ 67.5% 1×13++ @ 67.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 3×11 @ 67.5% 1×13++ @ 67.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bent Over Row (Barbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Bench Press & OHP
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Overhead Press (Barbell) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Leg Press (Machine) | 3×11 @ 67.5% 1×13++ @ 67.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Lat Pulldown (Cable) | 3×10–14 | — |
Deadlift & Incline Press
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Incline Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×11 @ 67.5% 1×13++ @ 67.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Hack Squat (Machine) | 3×11 @ 67.5% 1×13++ @ 67.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell) | 3×11 @ 67.5% 1×13++ @ 67.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Chest Supported Incline Row (Dumbbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Week 93 sessions
Squat & Romanian Deadlift
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Squat (Barbell) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Romanian Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bent Over Row (Barbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Bench Press & OHP
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Overhead Press (Barbell) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Leg Press (Machine) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Lat Pulldown (Cable) | 3×10–14 | — |
Deadlift & Incline Press
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Incline Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Hack Squat (Machine) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Chest Supported Incline Row (Dumbbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Week 103 sessions
Squat & Romanian Deadlift
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Squat (Barbell) | 3×7 @ 77.5% 1×9++ @ 77.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Romanian Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bent Over Row (Barbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Bench Press & OHP
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×7 @ 77.5% 1×9++ @ 77.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Overhead Press (Barbell) | 3×7 @ 77.5% 1×9++ @ 77.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Leg Press (Machine) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Lat Pulldown (Cable) | 3×10–14 | — |
Deadlift & Incline Press
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×7 @ 77.5% 1×9++ @ 77.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Incline Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Hack Squat (Machine) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Chest Supported Incline Row (Dumbbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Week 113 sessions
Squat & Romanian Deadlift
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Squat (Barbell) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Romanian Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bent Over Row (Barbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Bench Press & OHP
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Overhead Press (Barbell) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Leg Press (Machine) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Lat Pulldown (Cable) | 3×10–14 | — |
Deadlift & Incline Press
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Incline Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Hack Squat (Machine) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Chest Supported Incline Row (Dumbbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Week 123 sessions
Squat & Romanian Deadlift
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Squat (Barbell) | 3×7 @ 77.5% 1×9++ @ 77.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Romanian Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bent Over Row (Barbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Bench Press & OHP
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×7 @ 77.5% 1×9++ @ 77.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Overhead Press (Barbell) | 3×7 @ 77.5% 1×9++ @ 77.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Leg Press (Machine) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Lat Pulldown (Cable) | 3×10–14 | — |
Deadlift & Incline Press
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×7 @ 77.5% 1×9++ @ 77.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Incline Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Hack Squat (Machine) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Chest Supported Incline Row (Dumbbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Week 133 sessions
Squat & Romanian Deadlift
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Squat (Barbell) | 3×6 @ 80% 1×8++ @ 80% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Romanian Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bent Over Row (Barbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Bench Press & OHP
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×6 @ 80% 1×8++ @ 80% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Overhead Press (Barbell) | 3×6 @ 80% 1×8++ @ 80% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Leg Press (Machine) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Lat Pulldown (Cable) | 3×10–14 | — |
Deadlift & Incline Press
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×6 @ 80% 1×8++ @ 80% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Incline Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Hack Squat (Machine) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Chest Supported Incline Row (Dumbbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Week 143 sessions
Squat & Romanian Deadlift — Deload
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Squat (Barbell) | 4×5 @ 60% | 2:30 |
| Romanian Deadlift (Barbell) | 4×5 @ 55% | 2:30 |
| Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 4×5 @ 55% | 2:30 |
| Bent Over Row (Barbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Bench Press & OHP — Deload
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Bench Press (Barbell) | 4×5 @ 60% | 2:30 |
| Overhead Press (Barbell) | 4×5 @ 60% | 2:30 |
| Leg Press (Machine) | 4×5 @ 55% | 2:30 |
| Lat Pulldown (Cable) | 3×10–14 | — |
Deadlift & Incline Press — Deload
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Deadlift (Barbell) | 4×5 @ 60% | 2:30 |
| Incline Bench Press (Barbell) | 4×5 @ 55% | 2:30 |
| Hack Squat (Machine) | 4×5 @ 55% | 2:30 |
| Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell) | 4×5 @ 55% | 2:30 |
| Chest Supported Incline Row (Dumbbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Week 153 sessions
Squat & Romanian Deadlift
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Squat (Barbell) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Romanian Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bent Over Row (Barbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Bench Press & OHP
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Overhead Press (Barbell) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Leg Press (Machine) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Lat Pulldown (Cable) | 3×10–14 | — |
Deadlift & Incline Press
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Incline Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Hack Squat (Machine) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell) | 3×10 @ 70% 1×12++ @ 70% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Chest Supported Incline Row (Dumbbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Week 163 sessions
Squat & Romanian Deadlift
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Squat (Barbell) | 3×7 @ 77.5% 1×9++ @ 77.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Romanian Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bent Over Row (Barbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Bench Press & OHP
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×7 @ 77.5% 1×9++ @ 77.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Overhead Press (Barbell) | 3×7 @ 77.5% 1×9++ @ 77.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Leg Press (Machine) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Lat Pulldown (Cable) | 3×10–14 | — |
Deadlift & Incline Press
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×7 @ 77.5% 1×9++ @ 77.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Incline Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Hack Squat (Machine) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Chest Supported Incline Row (Dumbbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Week 173 sessions
Squat & Romanian Deadlift
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Squat (Barbell) | 3×6 @ 80% 1×8++ @ 80% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Romanian Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bent Over Row (Barbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Bench Press & OHP
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×6 @ 80% 1×8++ @ 80% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Overhead Press (Barbell) | 3×6 @ 80% 1×8++ @ 80% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Leg Press (Machine) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Lat Pulldown (Cable) | 3×10–14 | — |
Deadlift & Incline Press
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×6 @ 80% 1×8++ @ 80% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Incline Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Hack Squat (Machine) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Chest Supported Incline Row (Dumbbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Week 183 sessions
Squat & Romanian Deadlift
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Squat (Barbell) | 3×7 @ 77.5% 1×9++ @ 77.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Romanian Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bent Over Row (Barbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Bench Press & OHP
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×7 @ 77.5% 1×9++ @ 77.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Overhead Press (Barbell) | 3×7 @ 77.5% 1×9++ @ 77.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Leg Press (Machine) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Lat Pulldown (Cable) | 3×10–14 | — |
Deadlift & Incline Press
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×7 @ 77.5% 1×9++ @ 77.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Incline Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Hack Squat (Machine) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell) | 3×9 @ 72.5% 1×11++ @ 72.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Chest Supported Incline Row (Dumbbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Week 193 sessions
Squat & Romanian Deadlift
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Squat (Barbell) | 3×6 @ 80% 1×8++ @ 80% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Romanian Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bent Over Row (Barbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Bench Press & OHP
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×6 @ 80% 1×8++ @ 80% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Overhead Press (Barbell) | 3×6 @ 80% 1×8++ @ 80% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Leg Press (Machine) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Lat Pulldown (Cable) | 3×10–14 | — |
Deadlift & Incline Press
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×6 @ 80% 1×8++ @ 80% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Incline Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Hack Squat (Machine) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell) | 3×8 @ 75% 1×10++ @ 75% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Chest Supported Incline Row (Dumbbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Week 203 sessions
Squat & Romanian Deadlift
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Squat (Barbell) | 3×5 @ 82.5% 1×6++ @ 82.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Romanian Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×7 @ 77.5% 1×9++ @ 77.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 3×7 @ 77.5% 1×9++ @ 77.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Bent Over Row (Barbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Bench Press & OHP
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×5 @ 82.5% 1×6++ @ 82.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Overhead Press (Barbell) | 3×5 @ 82.5% 1×6++ @ 82.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Leg Press (Machine) | 3×7 @ 77.5% 1×9++ @ 77.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Lat Pulldown (Cable) | 3×10–14 | — |
Deadlift & Incline Press
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Deadlift (Barbell) | 3×5 @ 82.5% 1×6++ @ 82.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Incline Bench Press (Barbell) | 3×7 @ 77.5% 1×9++ @ 77.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Hack Squat (Machine) | 3×7 @ 77.5% 1×9++ @ 77.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell) | 3×7 @ 77.5% 1×9++ @ 77.5% AMRAP | 2:30 |
| Chest Supported Incline Row (Dumbbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Week 213 sessions
Squat & Romanian Deadlift — Deload
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Squat (Barbell) | 4×5 @ 60% | 2:30 |
| Romanian Deadlift (Barbell) | 4×5 @ 55% | 2:30 |
| Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 4×5 @ 55% | 2:30 |
| Bent Over Row (Barbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
Bench Press & OHP — Deload
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Bench Press (Barbell) | 4×5 @ 60% | 2:30 |
| Overhead Press (Barbell) | 4×5 @ 60% | 2:30 |
| Leg Press (Machine) | 4×5 @ 55% | 2:30 |
| Lat Pulldown (Cable) | 3×10–14 | — |
Deadlift & Incline Press — Deload
| Exercise | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Deadlift (Barbell) | 4×5 @ 60% | 2:30 |
| Incline Bench Press (Barbell) | 4×5 @ 55% | 2:30 |
| Hack Squat (Machine) | 4×5 @ 55% | 2:30 |
| Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell) | 4×5 @ 55% | 2:30 |
| Chest Supported Incline Row (Dumbbell) | 3×10–14 | — |
FAQ
Adaptive Hypertrophy — common questions
What training max should I start with?
Your best estimate of your one-rep max for each lift. For the leg press, hack squat and dumbbell lifts a rough estimate is fine: the all-out sets settle every lift within a few weeks.
How is it different from Adaptive Strength?
Same structure, more reps. The strength version climbs to singles at 95%, this one stops at sets of 5 at 82.5%. It also swaps most of the barbell variations for machines and dumbbells.
Can I change the number of days later?
Pick the days when you start. Each version runs every lift once a week, so finishing a block on one schedule and starting the next on another works well.
How long does a session take?
About 35–50 minutes on the 4-day version. The 2- and 3-day versions run longer, the 5- and 6-day versions shorter.
Is there an app that runs Adaptive Hypertrophy for you?
Yes. Durata runs Adaptive Hypertrophy as written, free: the 3-day-a-week schedule, every set and rep, and the progression built in. Log your sets and the next session's weights are worked out for you, with the stalls and deloads the program calls for; a tap on any lift shows why the weight moved. It is on iPhone and Android, works offline, and your history from Hevy or Strong imports free.
Source: Adaptive Hypertrophy — Used with Permission
Used with permission from its author, who gave Durata permission to carry this program.
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