PowerBuilding: Primary 3s
Overview
Who it's for
Muscle engagement
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Squat (Barbell) | 1 | 3 reps | @7 |
| 3 | 3 reps | @6 | ||
| 2 | Tempo Bench Press | 3 | 6 reps | 60% |
| 3 | Romanian Deadlift (Barbell) | 2 | 8 reps | @6 |
| 4 | Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell) | 1 | 10 reps | @7 |
| 5 | Hip Adductor (Machine) | 3 | 12 reps | @7 |
| 6 | Lateral Raise (Machine) | 3 | 12 reps | @7 |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pull-Up (Assisted) | 3 | 10 reps | @7 |
| 2 | Lat Pulldown | 2 | 15 reps | @7 |
| 3 | Single Arm Cable Row | 2 | 12 reps | @7 |
| 4 | Chest Supported Row (Machine) | 2 | 15 reps | @7 |
| 5 | Incline Curl (Dumbbell) | 2 | 12 reps | @7 |
| 6 | Bicep Curl (Dumbbell) | 2 | 15 reps | @7 |
| 7 | Rear Delt Fly (Machine) | 3 | 12 reps | @7 |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bench Press (Paused) | 1 | 3 reps | @7 |
| 3 | 3 reps | @6 | ||
| 2 | Dip (Weighted) | 2 | 8 reps | @7 |
| 3 | Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 2 | 12 reps | @7 |
| 4 | Tricep Pushdown (Cable) | 3 | 12 reps | @7 |
| 5 | Pec Deck (Machine) | 2 | 12 reps | @7 |
| 6 | Lateral Raise (Cable) | 3 | 15 reps | @7 |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deadlift (Barbell) | 1 | 3 reps | @7 |
| 2 | 3 reps | @6 | ||
| 2 | Snatch Deadlift | 2 | 6 reps | @7 |
| 3 | Tempo Squat (Barbell) | 3 | 3 reps | 70% |
| 4 | Leg Press | 2 | 10 reps | @7 |
| 5 | Seated Hamstring Curl | 3 | 12 reps | @7 |
| 6 | Hip Abductor (Machine) | 3 | 15 reps | @7 |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larsen Press (Barbell) | 3 | 5 reps | @7 |
| 2 | Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 2 | 12 reps | @7 |
| 3 | JM Press | 2 | 12 reps | @7 |
| 4 | Lat Pulldown | 3 | 12 reps | @7 |
| 5 | Chest Supported Row (Machine) | 2 | 15 reps | @7 |
| 6 | Preacher Curl (Dumbbell) | 3 | 12 reps | @7 |
| 7 | Lateral Raise (Cable) | 3 | 15 reps | @7 |
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, PowerBuilding: Primary 3s 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 garage 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 90 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.
PowerBuilding: Primary 3s 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.
PowerBuilding: Primary 3s 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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