Boring But Big 3 Day

by Matt D.

Program Description

The Boring But Big 3 Day program is a focused, four-week training plan designed for intermediate lifters looking to enhance their powerlifting and powerbuilding skills. With 11 workouts spread across three days each week, you'll engage in foundational barbell exercises like squats, bench presses, and deadlifts, all while targeting major muscle groups for maximum strength and hypertrophy. Expect to spend about 80 minutes per session, pushing your limits and building serious muscle in the comfort of your garage gym. Embrace the grind and watch your strength soar! Use 85% training max. Add 5lbs to upper body movements and 10lbs to lower body movements after every cycle.

Program Overview

  • Level
    Intermediate
  • Goal
    Powerlifting, Powerbuilding
  • Equipment
    Garage Gym
  • Program Length
    4 weeks
  • Time Per Workout
    80 minutes
  • Created
    Oct 29, 2025 12:17
  • Last Edited
    Oct 29, 2025 12:58
Muscle Engagement
Front
Back
MuscleSet
Chest
12%
Triceps
11.9%
Quadriceps
9.9%
Front Delts
9.8%
Glutes
8.9%
Hamstrings
8.1%
Upper Back
8.1%
Abs
7.5%
Middle Delts
5.8%
Lats
5.3%
Lower Back
4.5%
Biceps
4.2%
Adductors
1.9%
Rear Delts
1.8%
Forearms
0.4%
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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
Front Squat (Barbell)
5
10 reps
60%
3
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
10-15 reps
-
4
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
5
5-8 reps
-
5
Hanging Leg Raise
3
15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
3 reps
3 reps
3 reps
70%
80%
90%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
5
10 reps
60%
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
10-15 reps
-
4
Shrug (Dumbbell)
5
8-10 reps
-
5
Walking Lunge
3
15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
75%
85%
95%
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
5
10 reps
60%
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
3
10-15 reps
-
4
Face Pull
5
5-8 reps
-
5
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
40%
50%
60%
2
Push Up
3
AMRAP
-
3
Lat Pulldown
5
5-8 reps
-
4
Hanging Leg Raise
3
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
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
10 reps
60%
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
3
10-15 reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown
5
5-8 reps
-
5
Single Leg Deadlift (kettlebell)
3
15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
3 reps
3 reps
3 reps
70%
80%
90%
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
5
10 reps
60%
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
1
2
10-18 reps
10-15 reps
-
-
4
Lat Pulldown
5
5-8 reps
-
5
Hanging Leg Raise
3
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
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
10 reps
60%
3
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
10-15 reps
-
4
Shrug (Dumbbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
5
Walking Lunge
3
15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
40%
50%
60%
2
Dip (Bodyweight)
3
10-15 reps
-
3
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
5
5-8 reps
-
4
Walking Lunge
3
15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
5
10 reps
60%
3
Push Up
3
AMRAP
-
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
5
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
18 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
3 reps
3 reps
3 reps
70%
80%
90%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
10 reps
60%
3
Push Up
3
AMRAP
-
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
5
5-8 reps
-
5
Single-Leg Leg Curl
3
15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
75%
85%
95%
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
5
10 reps
60%
3
Push Up
3
AMRAP
-
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
5
5-8 reps
-
5
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
40%
50%
60%
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
10-15 reps
-
3
Face Pull
3
5-8 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
5
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
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
Front Squat (Barbell)
5 Sets
10 Reps
60%
3
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3 Sets
10-15 Reps
-
4
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
5 Sets
5-8 Reps
-
5
Hanging Leg Raise
3 Sets
15 Reps
-
Day 3
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
5 Reps
5 Reps
5 Reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
5 Sets
10 Reps
60%
3
Push Up
3 Sets
AMRAP
-
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3 Sets
5-8 Reps
-
5
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3 Sets
18 Reps
-
Day 2
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
5 Reps
5 Reps
5 Reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
5 Sets
10 Reps
60%
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
3 Sets
10-15 Reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown
5 Sets
5-8 Reps
-
5
Single Leg Deadlift (kettlebell)
3 Sets
15 Reps
-