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Iron Monk Powerbuilding U/L
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

Iron Monk Powerbuilding U/L

Divine Strength, Unholy Mass General Strenth and Hypertrophy Powerbuilding Program.

Franco Deacon
Franco Deacon · Oct 2024
51athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
15 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Strength, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
80 min
15 Week long, 4 times per week upper/lower program, which aims to maximize hypertrophy while building strength in the Squat, Bench, Deadlift, and Pullup. The program consists of 3 5-week phases, with top sets of 6, 3, and 1 reps, respectively. Backdown sets are percentage based and fashioned in a reverse pyramid style. Volume increases, then decreases within each phase, while intensity steadily increases through the phase and program. A focus on hypertrophy is maintained throughout the program, but secondary and accesory lifts become more specific as the program progresses. Important note on Pullups. The program also aims to develop back strength and size through a stronger weigted pull-up. Any grip, variation, or regression may be used. Alternatively, the pull-up can be replaced with barbell rows. In such 5 moving the rows to after the deadlift say in your training week. Phase one utilizes high repetitions with compound movements to improve work capacity and hypertrophy. Secondary movements used for SBD are: hack squats, larsen press, and good mornings. Phase two consists of more moderate volume and intensity. New secondary and bodybuilding movements are intoduced. Secondary movements used for SBD are: SSB squat, close grip bench, and Romainian deadlifts. Phase three are most strength specific and tapers to new one rep maces, including the weighted pull up. Secondary movements used for SBD are: high bar squats, paused bench press, and stiff legged deadlifts. *Bodybuilding movements are progressed through double progression * Percentages are not set in stone and can be altered with 1-2%. Stronger lifters can consider reducing the percentage List of substitutions: Pull Up: Chin Up, Barbell row Chin-Up: Neutral or wide frip pull-up, supponated lat pulldown Hack squat: Leg press, belt squat, pendulum squat. SSB Squat: Platz Squat, Smith machine squat High Bar squat: Tempo squat in competitive stance Good mornings: Dumbell RDL, SSB or cambered bar good mornings. Larsen press: Cambered bench Smith machine JM press: regular JM press Glute ham raise: 45° back extensions or reverse hyper. Conventional deadlift: Sumo or low handle trap bar deadlifts Behind the neck press: dumbell shoulder pres, seated barbell or smith machine overhead press

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
10.8%
Upper Back
9.7%
Quadriceps
9.6%
Hamstrings
8.9%
Glutes
8.4%
Chest
7.8%
Lats
7.6%
Front Delts
7.3%
Biceps
6.5%
Abs
5.1%
Middle Delts
4.6%
Lower Back
3.7%
Calves
3.1%
Rear Delts
3%
Forearms
2%
Adductors
1.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)16–6 reps75%
210–12 reps65%
110–12 reps60%
2Standing Behind Neck Shoulder Press (Barbell)212–15 reps
3Dumbbell Row312–15 reps
Superset
4ABicep Curl (EZ Bar)28–10 reps
112–15 reps
4BLateral Raise (Cable)310–15 reps
5Decline Dumbell Scullcrusher310–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)16–6 reps75%
210–12 reps65%
110–12 reps60%
2Good Morning212 reps@8
3Leg Extension215–20 reps
Superset
4ALat Prayer312–15 reps
4BHanging Leg Raise310–20 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Pull-Up (Weighted)16–6 reps75%
210–12 reps65%
110–12 reps60%
2Larsen Press (Barbell)212 reps@8
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
Superset
4APreacher Curl (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
4BTricep Pushdown (Cable)312–15 reps
5Face Pull312–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)16–6 reps75%
210–12 reps65%
110–12 reps60%
2Hack Squat212 reps@8
Superset
3AHamstring Curl312–15 reps
3BStanding Calf Raise112–15 reps
312–15 reps

Weeks 2–15 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Iron Monk Powerbuilding U/L is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 15 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 80 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.

Iron Monk Powerbuilding U/L is structured around 4 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 15 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Iron Monk Powerbuilding U/L 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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