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12 Week Powerlifting Program
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12 Week Powerlifting Program

Marcus Berdaut
Marcus Berdaut· May 2025
9athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
12-Week Powerlifting Program Each microcycle lasts three weeks, with an additional repetition each week. At the start of a new microcycle, reps are reset and weights are increased by 3%. On each primary day, there is a heavy single at increasing RPEs. Day 1 - Bench Primary + Squat Secondary Day 2 - Deadlift Primary + Bench Secondary Day 3 - Squat Primary + Bench Accessories Day 4 - Deadlift Secondary + Accessories After three microcycles, it heads into a three-week peaking cycle with the final test/competition day.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on maximal strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
15.9%
Front Delts
14%
Chest
13.6%
Quadriceps
11.3%
Glutes
10.4%
Hamstrings
10.4%
Abs
5.2%
Biceps
3.3%
Middle Delts
2.8%
Upper Back
2.8%
Lats
2.8%
Lower Back
2.7%
Adductors
2.5%
Rear Delts
1.4%
Forearms
0.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)11 rep@6
2Bench Press (Barbell)32 reps78%
3Long Pause Bench Press32 reps74%
4Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)48 reps@8
5Squat (Low Bar)33 reps73%
6Leg Extension28 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)11 rep@6
2Deadlift (Barbell)32 reps78%
3Bench Press (Barbell)34 reps73%
4Bench Press (Close Grip)34 reps71%
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)38 reps@8
6Incline Curl (Dumbbell)48 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Low Bar)11 rep@6
2Squat (Low Bar)22 reps78%
3Tempo Squat (Barbell)22 reps74%
4Larsen Press (Barbell)36 reps66%
5Pec Deck (Machine)48 reps@8
6Tricep Extension (Cable)48 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Tempo Bench Press33 reps73%
2Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)38 reps@8
3Deadlift (Paused)32 reps78%
4Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)26 reps@6
5Seated Row (Cable)38 reps@8
6Lat Pulldown38 reps@8

Weeks 2–12 are in the app

Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.

Common questions

Yes, 12 Week Powerlifting Program is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 12 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a full gym. Make sure you have consistent access before starting, since the progression model assumes you can perform the same movements week over week.

Each session typically takes around 60 minutes to complete. That estimate covers your working sets but doesn't account for warm-up or rest between sets, so budget a little extra time when you're first learning the movements.

12 Week Powerlifting Program is structured around 4 training days per week, with rest days built in to allow for recovery. The Boostcamp app lets you reschedule sessions if your week doesn't go to plan.

The program runs for 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

12 Week Powerlifting Program is available inside the Boostcamp app, free on iOS and Android. Once you download the app, you can search for the program by name. The app tracks all your sets and weights automatically, so you always know exactly what to do next session.

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