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Building the Monolith: Program schedule
The Gymscore template named Building the Monolith combines barbell work with large assistance-rep targets. Its three-day label can hide the size of each session, so examine the complete workload before choosing it.
Who this template suits
An experienced lifter who wants a short, demanding block and can allocate time to both the main lifts and extensive assistance.
When to choose another option
You need short sessions, are new to high-volume training, or want an exact reproduction of Jim Wendler’s original six-week plan.
Template length
6 weeks
The saved adaptation has three sessions per week for six weeks. Its main-lift waves, placement of the 20-rep squat work and some exercise choices differ from the original published program.
Check out this program in Gymscore →
About this version
This guide explains the template available in Gymscore. It is an independently maintained adaptation, not an official edition of the original program or an endorsement by its creator. Check the original source when you need that exact version.
Equipment
- barbell
- squat rack
- bench
- weight plates
- pull-up bar
- dip bars
Sample sessions from each phase
These are the first scheduled sessions in each phase of the current Gymscore template. Later weeks can change the load, reps or workout order. Review the full plan in the app before starting.
1. Building the Monolith · weeks 1–6
5s Weeks
Monday — Squat/Press · Squat / OHP / Chins / Widowmaker
| Exercise | Sets | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbell Back Squat | 3 | 5/5/5+ | 3 min |
| Barbell Back Squat (Widowmaker) | 1 | 20 | 5 min |
| Overhead Press | 5 | 5 | 2 min |
| Chin-ups | 10 | 10 | 60s |
Wednesday — Deadlift/Bench · Deadlift / Bench / Dips / Rows
| Exercise | Sets | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbell Deadlift | 3 | 5/5/5+ | 3 min |
| Bench Press | 5 | 5 | 2 min |
| Dip | 10 | 10-20 | 60s |
| Dumbbell Row | 5 | 10-15 | 60s |
Friday — Squat/Bench · Squat / Bench / Face Pulls / Curls
| Exercise | Sets | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bench Press | 3 | 5/5/5+ | 2 min |
| Barbell Back Squat | 5 | 5 | 2 min |
| Face Pull | 5 | 20 | 60s |
| Barbell Shrug | 5 | 20 | 60s |
| Barbell Curl | 4 | 10-15 | 60s |
Questions answered
Is this the exact original Monolith plan?
No. Gymscore’s saved adaptation has material differences in main-lift waves and exercise placement. The creator’s article provides the original.
How long is the saved plan?
Six weeks with three weekly sessions.
How should I track the high-rep assistance?
Record the sets and reps that produced the total, along with any load used. This keeps two sessions with the same total meaningfully comparable.