The Limited Time Widowmaker program is a program designed for those who are short on time but still want to make progress. Each workout features a 'Widowmaker' set - a single set of 20-rep squats at the end of the workout. The goal of this program is to build strength and endurance. Tips for running this program include being conservative with your initial training max, taking sufficient rest between sets, and pushing through the tough Widowmaker set.
Limited Time Widowmaker is listed for beginner, intermediate, advanced lifters. Confirm that its volume, frequency, and progression match your current training experience.
Use the prebuilt schedule with percentage calculations and training-max progression prepared for each session.
Sets per Week (Main vs Accessory)
3
Weeks
20
Avg Sets/Week
200
Avg Reps/Week
4
Days/Week
Average Intensity by Week
5 reps at 65%
5 reps at 75%
5 reps at 85%
20 reps at 65%
5 reps at 65%
5 reps at 75%
5 reps at 85%
20 reps at 65%
10 reps
20 reps
5 reps at 65%
5 reps at 75%
5 reps at 85%
20 reps at 65%
5 reps at 65%
5 reps at 75%
5 reps at 85%
20 reps at 65%
10 reps
20 reps
50-100 reps
50-100 reps
50-100 reps
50-100 reps
50-100 reps
50-100 reps
5 reps at 70%
5 reps at 80%
5 reps at 90%
20 reps at 70%
5 reps at 70%
5 reps at 80%
5 reps at 90%
20 reps at 70%
10 reps
20 reps
5 reps at 70%
5 reps at 80%
5 reps at 90%
20 reps at 70%
5 reps at 70%
5 reps at 80%
5 reps at 90%
20 reps at 70%
10 reps
20 reps
50-100 reps
50-100 reps
50-100 reps
50-100 reps
50-100 reps
50-100 reps
5 reps at 75%
5 reps at 85%
5 reps at 95%
20 reps at 75%
5 reps at 75%
5 reps at 85%
5 reps at 95%
20 reps at 75%
10 reps
20 reps
5 reps at 75%
5 reps at 85%
5 reps at 95%
20 reps at 75%
5 reps at 75%
5 reps at 85%
5 reps at 95%
20 reps at 75%
10 reps
20 reps
50-100 reps
50-100 reps
50-100 reps
50-100 reps
50-100 reps
50-100 reps
Weekly frequency
4 days per week
Strength and Conditioning
Weekly frequency
3 days per week
Strength and Conditioning
Weekly frequency
2 days per week
Strength and Conditioning
Weekly frequency
4 days per week
Strength and Conditioning
Limited Time Widowmaker is represented here as a 3-week template with 4 training days per week.
Limited Time Widowmaker is categorized for Strength and Conditioning. Its actual results still depend on appropriate loading, recovery, nutrition, and consistent execution.
Limited Time Widowmaker is listed for beginner, intermediate, advanced lifters. Confirm that its volume, frequency, and progression match your current training experience.
The KeyLifts version includes the schedule shown below and prepares percentage-based training weights from your training max.