Program Description
This powerbuilding program consists of 4-week cycles. Third week of every cycle is a maximum effort week, being followed by a deload week. You will attempt heavy sets of 1+ reps on each main lift on the third week. Your results on these sets will readjust your 1RM for next cycles. 1 rep on the 1+ set means you’re not changing your 1RM on the lift. 2 to 4 reps mean you’re adding 2.5kgs to your 1RM on the lift. 5 or more reps mean you’re adding 5kgs to your 1RM on the lift. However, more than 5 reps is not advised. You also should include pre-workout dynamic warm ups and post-workout static stretches to your program for better results.
Program Overview
- LevelNovice, Intermediate
- GoalPowerlifting, Powerbuilding
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length4 weeks
- Time Per Workout90 minutes
- CreatedMar 03, 2024 02:18
- Last EditedAug 18, 2024 04:35
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 6
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
12-15 reps
4
Leg Curl
2
12-15 reps
5
Leg Extension
2
12-15 reps
6
Cable Crunch
2
12-15 reps
7
Hyperextension
2
12-15 reps
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
3 reps
3 reps
3 reps
70%
80%
90%
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 6
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
12-15 reps
4
Leg Curl
2
12-15 reps
5
Leg Extension
2
12-15 reps
6
Cable Crunch
2
12-15 reps
7
Hyperextension
2
12-15 reps
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
75%
85%
95%
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 6
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
12-15 reps
4
Leg Curl
2
12-15 reps
5
Leg Extension
2
12-15 reps
6
Cable Crunch
2
12-15 reps
7
Hyperextension
2
12-15 reps
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
40%
50%
60%
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 6
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
12-15 reps
4
Leg Curl
2
12-15 reps
5
Leg Extension
2
12-15 reps
6
Cable Crunch
2
12-15 reps
7
Hyperextension
2
12-15 reps
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 6
3
Lat Pulldown
2
12-15 reps
4
Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
5
Bicep Curl (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
6
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
7
Face Pull
2
12-15 reps
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
3 reps
3 reps
3 reps
70%
80%
90%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 6
3
Lat Pulldown
2
12-15 reps
4
Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
5
Bicep Curl (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
6
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
7
Face Pull
2
12-15 reps
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
75%
85%
95%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 6
3
Lat Pulldown
2
12-15 reps
4
Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
5
Bicep Curl (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
6
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
7
Face Pull
2
12-15 reps
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
40%
50%
60%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 6
3
Lat Pulldown
2
12-15 reps
4
Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
5
Bicep Curl (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
6
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
7
Face Pull
2
12-15 reps
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Squat (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 6
3
Pendlay Row
3
4-8 reps
RPE 8
4
Power Shrug
2
6-10 reps
RPE 7
5
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 7
6
Leg Curl
2
12-15 reps
RPE 6
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
6-12 reps
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
3 reps
3 reps
3 reps
70%
80%
90%
2
Squat (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 6
3
Pendlay Row
3
4-8 reps
RPE 8
4
Power Shrug
2
6-10 reps
RPE 7
5
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 7
6
Leg Curl
2
12-15 reps
RPE 6
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
6-12 reps
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
75%
85%
95%
2
Squat (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 6
3
Pendlay Row
3
4-8 reps
RPE 8
4
Power Shrug
2
6-10 reps
RPE 7
5
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 7
6
Leg Curl
2
12-15 reps
RPE 6
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
6-12 reps
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
40%
50%
60%
2
Squat (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 6
3
Pendlay Row
3
4-8 reps
RPE 8
4
Power Shrug
2
6-10 reps
RPE 7
5
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 7
6
Leg Curl
2
12-15 reps
RPE 6
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
6-12 reps
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 6
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
1
4
Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
5
Bicep Curl (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
6
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
7
Face Pull
2
12-15 reps
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
3 reps
3 reps
3 reps
70%
80%
90%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 6
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
1
4
Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
5
Bicep Curl (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
6
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
7
Face Pull
2
12-15 reps
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
75%
85%
95%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 6
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
1
4
Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
5
Bicep Curl (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
6
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
7
Face Pull
2
12-15 reps
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
40%
50%
60%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 6
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
1
4
Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
5
Bicep Curl (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
6
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
7
Face Pull
2
12-15 reps
Week 1
1 / 4 Weeks
Day 1
1
Squat (Barbell)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
5 Reps
5 Reps
5 Reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Deadlift (Barbell)3 Sets
10-12 Reps
@6
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)2 Sets
12-15 Reps
4
Leg Curl2 Sets
12-15 Reps
5
Leg Extension2 Sets
12-15 Reps
6
Cable Crunch2 Sets
12-15 Reps
7
Hyperextension2 Sets
12-15 Reps
Day 3
1
Deadlift (Barbell)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
5 Reps
5 Reps
5 Reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Squat (Barbell)3 Sets
10-12 Reps
@6
3
Pendlay Row3 Sets
4-8 Reps
@8
4
Power Shrug2 Sets
6-10 Reps
@7
5
Hip Thrust (Barbell)2 Sets
6-10 Reps
@7
6
Leg Curl2 Sets
12-15 Reps
@6
7
Back Extension (Weighted)2 Sets
6-12 Reps
Day 4
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
5 Reps
5 Reps
5 Reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)3 Sets
10-12 Reps
@6
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)1 Set
4
Tricep Extension (Cable)2 Sets
12-15 Reps
5
Bicep Curl (Cable)2 Sets
12-15 Reps
6
Lateral Raise (Cable)2 Sets
12-15 Reps
7
Face Pull2 Sets
12-15 Reps
Day 2
1
Bench Press (Barbell)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
5 Reps
5 Reps
5 Reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)3 Sets
10-12 Reps
@6
3
Lat Pulldown2 Sets
12-15 Reps
4
Tricep Extension (Cable)2 Sets
12-15 Reps
5
Bicep Curl (Cable)2 Sets
12-15 Reps
6
Lateral Raise (Cable)2 Sets
12-15 Reps
7
Face Pull2 Sets
12-15 Reps