Powerlifting Pause
Hypertrophy based workouts for intermediate-advanced lifters who want to taper off powerlifting for a few weeks to recover. Not intended for long term use.
Overview
Who it's for
Muscle engagement
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell) | 4 | 12 reps | @6.5 |
| 2 | Lateral Raise (Cable) | 4 | 12 reps | @6.5 |
| 3 | Face Pull | 4 | 12 reps | @6.5 |
| 4 | Upright Row (Barbell) | 3 | 15 reps | @7 |
| 5 | Cable Crunch | 4 | 20 reps | @6 |
| 6 | Lateral Raise (Dumbbell) | 4 | 15 reps | @6.5 |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Squat (Barbell) | 3 | 12 reps | @7 |
| 2 | Hamstring Curl | 3 | 15 reps | @6.5 |
| 3 | Lunge (Dumbbell) | 3 | 15 reps | @6.5 |
| 4 | Leg Extension | 3 | 12 reps | @6.5 |
| 5 | Hip Abductor (Machine) | 4 | 15 reps | @6 |
| 6 | Hip Adductor (Machine) | 4 | 15 reps | @6 |
| 7 | Seated Calf Raise | 3 | 20 reps | @7 |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bicep Curl (Barbell) | 3 | 15 reps | @7 |
| 2 | Wrist Curls | 3 | 20 reps | @7.5 |
| 3 | French Press | 3 | 15 reps | @7 |
| 4 | 21s (EZ Bar) | 3 | 0 reps | @6.5 |
| 5 | Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable) | 3 | 12 reps | @6.5 |
| 6 | Dead Hang | 3 | 0 reps | @7 |
| 7 | Seated Dumbbell Curl | 3 | 12 reps | @6.5 |
| 8 | Skull Crusher (Dumbbell) | 3 | 12 reps | @6.5 |
| 9 | Abs Crunch (Machine) | 4 | 25 reps | @7 |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deadlift (Barbell) | 4 | 8 reps | @7 |
| 2 | T-Bar Row | 3 | 12 reps | @6 |
| 3 | Pull-Up (Bodyweight) | 1 | 0 reps | @10 |
| 4 | Reverse Hyperextension | 4 | 12 reps | @6 |
| 5 | Seated Row (Cable) | 3 | 12 reps | @7 |
| 6 | Neck Extension | 3 | 15 reps | @6 |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bench Press (Barbell) | 4 | 12 reps | @7 |
| 2 | Spoto Press | 3 | 10 reps | @6.5 |
| 3 | Deficit Push Up | 2 | 0 reps | @10 |
| 4 | Cable Crossover | 4 | 15 reps | @7 |
| 5 | Partial Incline Press (Dumbbell) | 3 | 12 reps | @7 |
| 6 | Dip (Assisted) | 3 | 12 reps | @7 |
| 7 | Plank | 3 | 1 min | — |
Weeks 2–4 are in the app
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Common questions
Yes, Powerlifting Pause is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 4 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 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.
Powerlifting Pause 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 4 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.
Powerlifting Pause 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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