Josh’s Strongman Off-Season Powerbuilding Program

Program Description

Summary of Progression Over 4 Weeks Strength Progression (RPE-Based) Week 1: RPE 7 (Solid work, plenty of reps left) Week 2: RPE 8 (Challenging but crisp) Week 3: RPE 9 (Near limit effort) Week 4: RPE 6 (Deload, light & explosive focus) Accessory Work Progression Progressive Overload: Add weight/reps weekly while maintaining control Volume-Based Hypertrophy: Keep reps in the 10-15 range for muscle growth No Ego Lifting on Accessories: Focus on contraction & pump Why This Program Works ✅ Balanced Strength & Size: You develop brute power while packing on mass ✅ Event Work Without Overtraining: Each week rotates strongman events to build skills without burnout ✅ Lower Fatigue Accumulation: Spaced-out deadlift, squat, and overhead press days prevent CNS overload ✅ Built-In Hypertrophy: Powerbuilding meets strongman—maximize event performance AND muscle growth Goal: This powerbuilding-meets-strongman off-season program ensures that your brute strength keeps climbing, your strongman skills stay sharp, and you pack on serious size. When competition season comes, you’ll be an absolute unit. Train like a monster. Eat like a beast. Recover like a pro.

Program Overview