Powerbuilding Simplified

by Joshua T.

Program Description

**Powerbuilding Simplified** is a dynamic 1-week program designed for those looking to build strength and muscle efficiently. With four training days packed with compound and isolation movements, you'll engage major muscle groups through exercises like the Bench Press, Squat, and Deadlift. Each session is structured to maximize intensity with RPE-based targets, ensuring you push your limits while maintaining proper form. Whether you're a seasoned lifter or just starting out, this program will help you achieve a balanced physique and boost your lifting performance. Get ready to transform your workouts and see results! You can run this program much longer. I like upper/lower heavy/light style workouts. Just start with 10s for the big compound lifts and decrease reps every 2-3 weeks while increasing weight. 10s,8s,5s, and 3s then deload. You can always replace incline bench with overhead press but I save that particular exercise for powerlifting or as lighter accessory work done on bench days.

Program Overview

  • Level
    Beginner, Novice
  • Goal
    Powerbuilding
  • Equipment
    Full Gym
  • Program Length
    1 week
  • Time Per Workout
    60 minutes
  • Created
    Jan 15, 2026 08:47
  • Last Edited
    Jan 15, 2026 09:05
Muscle Engagement
Front
Back
MuscleSet
Abs
12.9%
Quadriceps
12.9%
Hamstrings
12.9%
Glutes
11.4%
Triceps
9.9%
Chest
6.8%
Upper Back
6.8%
Biceps
6.8%
Front Delts
6.1%
Lats
4.6%
Lower Back
3.4%
Forearms
3%
Adductors
1.5%
Abductors
0.8%
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WEEK 1
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6 reps
RPE 8
2
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 7
3
Chest Fly (Machine)
2
15 reps
RPE 6.5
4
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
10 reps
RPE 7
5
Tricep Extension (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 7
6
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3
8 reps
RPE 7.5
7
Side Bend (Dumbbell)
2
15 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
6 reps
RPE 8
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 7.5
3
Shrug (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 7.5
4
Leg Extension
2
15 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 7
2
Lat Pulldown
3
10 reps
RPE 7
3
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
10 reps
RPE 7
4
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
3
10 reps
RPE 7
5
Abs Crunch (Weighted)
3
8 reps
RPE 7
6
Russian Twist
2
15 reps
RPE 7
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 7
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 7
3
Leg Press
2
12 reps
RPE 7.5
4
Leg Curl
2
15 reps
RPE 7.5
5
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
2
15 reps
RPE 6.5
Week 1
1 / 1 Weeks
Day 1
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4 Sets
6 Reps
@8
2
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
3 Sets
10 Reps
@7
3
Chest Fly (Machine)
2 Sets
15 Reps
@6.5
4
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3 Sets
10 Reps
@7
5
Tricep Extension (Barbell)
3 Sets
10 Reps
@7
6
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
3 Sets
8 Reps
@7.5
7
Side Bend (Dumbbell)
2 Sets
15 Reps
@7
Day 2
1
Squat (Barbell)
4 Sets
6 Reps
@8
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
3 Sets
8 Reps
@7.5
3
Shrug (Barbell)
3 Sets
10 Reps
@7.5
4
Leg Extension
2 Sets
15 Reps
@7
Day 3
1
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3 Sets
10 Reps
@7
2
Lat Pulldown
3 Sets
10 Reps
@7
3
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3 Sets
10 Reps
@7
4
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
3 Sets
10 Reps
@7
5
Abs Crunch (Weighted)
3 Sets
8 Reps
@7
6
Russian Twist
2 Sets
15 Reps
@7
Day 4
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
3 Sets
10 Reps
@7
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3 Sets
10 Reps
@7
3
Leg Press
2 Sets
12 Reps
@7.5
4
Leg Curl
2 Sets
15 Reps
@7.5
5
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
2 Sets
15 Reps
@6.5