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Powerlifting Foundation 1

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Beginner strength training program for women and men of all sizes and ages

3.94
(7 ratings)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

If you’ve ever been intimidated by weights or curious about building muscle, strength, and tone with barbells, then these programs are for you.

The 3x per week workouts start with warmups before getting into the core compound exercises like squat, bench, and deadlift, before finishing with accessory exercises.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

  • Level
    Beginner, Novice
  • Goal
    Powerlifting
  • Equipment
    Full Gym
  • Program Length
    4 weeks
  • Days Per Week
    3 days
  • Time Per Workout
    45 minutes
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WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
2
Lunge (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
3A
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
3B
3 Point Row (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
4A
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
3
30-60 secs
-
4B
Reverse Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)
3
10-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
2
Lunge (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
3A
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
3B
3 Point Row (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
4A
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
3
30-60 secs
-
4B
Reverse Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)
3
10-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
2
Back Lunge (Barbell)
3
8 reps
-
3A
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
3B
3 Point Row (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
4A
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
3
30-60 secs
-
4B
Reverse Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)
3
10-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
2
Back Lunge (Barbell)
3
6-8 reps
-
3A
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
3B
3 Point Row (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
4A
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
3
30-60 secs
-
4B
Reverse Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)
3
10-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
2
Bodyweight Row
3
8-10 reps
-
3A
Hip Thrust (Dumbbell)
3
10-15 reps
-
3B
Lateral Step Down
3
8-10 reps
-
4A
Pallof Press
3
10-12 reps
-
4B
Side Plank
3
20-45 secs
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
2
Bodyweight Row
3
8-10 reps
-
3A
Hip Thrust (Dumbbell)
3
10-15 reps
-
3B
Lateral Step Down
3
8-10 reps
-
4A
Pallof Press
3
10-12 reps
-
4B
Side Plank
3
20-45 secs
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8 reps
-
2
Bodyweight Row
3
8-10 reps
-
3A
Hip Thrust (Dumbbell)
4
10-15 reps
-
3B
Lateral Step Down
4
8-10 reps
-
4A
Pallof Press
3
10-12 reps
-
4B
Side Plank
3
20-45 secs
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8 reps
-
2
Bodyweight Row
3
8-10 reps
-
3A
Hip Thrust (Dumbbell)
4
10-15 reps
-
3B
Lateral Step Down
4
8-10 reps
-
4A
Pallof Press
3
10-12 reps
-
4B
Side Plank
3
20-45 secs
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-8 reps
-
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
3
10-12 reps
-
3A
Lat Pulldown
3
12-15 reps
-
3B
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
4A
Plank
3
20-45 secs
-
4B
Halos
3
8 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-8 reps
-
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
3
10-12 reps
-
3A
Lat Pulldown
3
12-15 reps
-
3B
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
4A
Plank
3
20-45 secs
-
4B
Halos
3
8 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
4
5-6 reps
-
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
4
10-12 reps
-
3A
Lat Pulldown
3
12-15 reps
-
3B
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
4A
Plank
3
20-45 secs
-
4B
Halos
3
8 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
4
5-6 reps
-
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
4
10-12 reps
-
3A
Lat Pulldown
3
12-15 reps
-
3B
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
4A
Plank
3
20-45 secs
-
4B
Halos
3
8 reps
-
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING(7 ratings)
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3.94 / 5
Alyssa JohnsonAge 33, Woman
15 days ago
4 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
No modifications
As a beginner powerlifter, I absolutely loved this program. The 4-week timeline was not intimidating, but there is such a clear difference in my strength and muscle definition from beginning to end. I really liked the inclusion of core exercises on each training day, and felt that it really made a difference to my overall strength. I would love to do a Powerlifting Foundations 2.
Ryan P.Age 31, Woman
5 months ago
3 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Marginal modifications
Great program, I’m still very new to all this and it was easy to follow and got great results.