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MAKORA
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

MAKORA

Ketil B.
Ketil B.· Jan 2025
2athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
5 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Advanced, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
110 min
This is a 5-week powerbuilding program, with the 5th week being a deload + test week. You'll be training 5 days a week, with a frequency of x3 on squat, x4 on bench and x2 on deadlift. I recommend the program for anyone who cares about improving their powerlifting performance, but still wants to build serious slabs of muscle, as well as people looking for a program to run in between meets or leading up to a meet-prep. The program follows a block-periodization style, meaning the rep schemes for the main lifts stay the same with rising RPE. Volume is mostly constant, but there are some slight increases or decreases throughtout the program. The advantage of a block-periodization style is creating training momentum, and setting you up for a big 2RM on the Big 3 on W5. It also makes week-to-week performance more predictable, as volume imo is the biggest determinant of fatigue in a program. Other notes: - I recommend undershooting rather overshooting, especially on W1. This is especailly important for the top sets, as these determine the weights for the backdowns. The downside of undershooting in the beginning is neglible, but overshooting can lead to peaking too early and losing momentum - The program can be re-run infinitely. If done so, add 2.5-5kg to your W1 weights and build from there. DO NOT try and start at your W4/W5 weights. - Most of the isolations are optional, but I would recommend doing them all if you have the time. Calves can be skipped. However, I would NOT recommend skipping the pushdowns or hamstring curls. - I would also recommend using this program + my future 5W powerlifting program, leading into a 1RM test. This 5 week program will be more specific to powerlifting and also block-periodization.

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Hamstrings
12%
Front Delts
11.9%
Triceps
11.5%
Quadriceps
11.2%
Glutes
11.2%
Chest
10.2%
Biceps
6.5%
Abs
4.9%
Lats
4.9%
Upper Back
4.9%
Adductors
2.3%
Middle Delts
2.2%
Lower Back
2%
Calves
1.7%
Forearms
1.4%
Abductors
0.7%
Rear Delts
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)12 reps@6
14 reps@6
2Bench Press (Barbell)34 reps96%
3Bench Press (Barbell)37 reps70%
4Bench Press (Close Grip)1AMRAP63%
5Overhead Press (Dumbbell)16–10 reps@8
28–12 reps@8
Superset
6AOne-Arm Pushdown310–15 reps@9
6BBayesian Curl38–12 reps@9
6CLateral Raise (Cable)210–20 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)12 reps@5.5
2Squat (Barbell)34 reps90%
3Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps@5.5
15 reps@6
15 reps@6.5
15 reps@7
4Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)17 reps@6
5Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)27 reps93%
6Leg Press310 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Paused)13 reps@5
2Squat (Paused)16 reps@5
16 reps@6
3Bench Press (Close Grip)17 reps@6
4Bench Press (Close Grip)27 reps97%
Superset
5ADip (Weighted)16–10 reps@6.5
28–12 reps@8
5BPull-Up (Bodyweight)3undefined+ reps@8
6Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@8
7Bicep Curl (Cable)310–20 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)12 reps@5
2Deadlift (Barbell)13 reps@5
13 reps@5.5
13 reps@6
25 reps@6
3Larsen Press (Barbell)38 reps@5
4Single Leg Press39 reps@7
5Seated Hamstring Curl28–12 reps@8
6Calf Raise (Leg Press)46–10 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1High Bar Squat (Barbell)18 reps@6
2High Bar Squat (Barbell)18 reps96%
18 reps94%
3Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)36–10 reps@8
4Seated Row (Cable)38–12 reps@8
5Chest Supported Row (Machine)28–15 reps@8

Weeks 2–5 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, MAKORA is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 5 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 110 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.

MAKORA is structured around 5 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 5 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

MAKORA 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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