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3 Day Powerbuilding Program for Grappling
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

3 Day Powerbuilding Program for Grappling

A full-body strength split with carryover to grappling and an optional forearm and grip routine.

Nour
Nour· Feb 2026
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
6 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Athletics, Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
90 min
This is a 3-day full-body strength and hypertrophy split taking pieces from existing coach programs (e.g., 5/3/1, ATG, and the Absolute Athlete) that have given me success in the past. The focus is on strength retention in main lifts, hypertrophy for general size, and athletic carryover with some loaded mobility. There is a sub-set of a grip and forearm program as well. The days are long as they're programmed as a "wish list" with the top exercises being the main ones to get through (+ any forearm work if time permits). If time is a challenge, do the main lifts + accessory work, and one set (or superset) of the forearm work, plus any warmups. I would use an 85-90% Training Max (TM) on all 1RM lifts as you would in a 5/3/1 system. There is no testing day at the end as it's more about retention than maximizing strength gains.

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Forearms
11.4%
Triceps
10.8%
Front Delts
10.8%
Hamstrings
8.8%
Glutes
7.9%
Lats
7.3%
Upper Back
7.3%
Quadriceps
7%
Chest
6.2%
Abs
6.2%
Biceps
5.5%
Middle Delts
4.6%
Lower Back
2.7%
Rear Delts
1.8%
Adductors
1.7%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)11 rep85%
15 reps75%
15 reps75%
15 reps75%
Superset
2ADip (Weighted)16–10 reps@8–9
16–10 reps@8–9
16–10 reps@8–9
2BChin-Up (Weighted)16–10 reps@8–9
16–10 reps@8–9
16–10 reps@8–9
3Kroc Row120–30 reps@9–10
120–30 reps@9–10
4Wrist Curls115–20 reps@8
115–20 reps@8
115–20 reps@8
5Reverse Wrist Curl (Dumbbell)110–15 reps@8
110–15 reps@8
110–15 reps@8
6Dead Hang10.5–1 min
10.5–1 min
7Supination/Pronation115 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Zercher Squat (Barbell)11 rep80%
15 reps75%
15 reps75%
15 reps75%
2Hang Clean Pull15 reps@7–8
15 reps@7–8
15 reps@7–8
3AD Press18–10 reps@8–9
18–10 reps@8–9
4Nordic Curl18 reps@8–9
18 reps@8–9
5Landmine Wrist Curl115–20 reps@8
115–20 reps@8
115–20 reps@8
6Hammer Radial Deviation110–12 reps@8
110–12 reps@8
110–12 reps@8
7Zottman Curl110–12 reps@8
110–12 reps@8
110–12 reps@8
8Farmer Hold10.5–1 min
10.5–1 min
9Supination/Pronation115 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)11 rep80%
15 reps60%
15 reps60%
15 reps60%
2ATG Split Squat18–10 reps@7–8
18–10 reps@7–8
18–10 reps@7–8
Superset
3ALat Pulldown18–10 reps@8–9
18–10 reps@8–9
18–10 reps@8–9
3BSeated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)18–10 reps@8–9
18–10 reps@8–9
18–10 reps@8–9
4Hanging Leg Raise110–15 reps
110–15 reps
5Wrist Curls110–15 reps@8
110–15 reps@8
110–15 reps@8
6Wrist Roller15 reps
15 reps
7Reverse Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)110–15 reps
110–15 reps
110–15 reps
8Farmer Hold10.5–1 min
10.5–1 min
9Supination/Pronation115 reps

Weeks 2–6 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, 3 Day Powerbuilding Program for Grappling is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 6 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.

3 Day Powerbuilding Program for Grappling is structured around 3 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 6 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

3 Day Powerbuilding Program for Grappling 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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