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Strength and hypertrophy basic powerbuilding
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Strength and hypertrophy basic powerbuilding

Basics for powerbuilding

Blake M.
Blake M.· Jun 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
15 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Strength, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
70 min
This program aims to provide the basics of powerbuilding for beginner and intermediate powerlifters in the offseason

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
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
Chest
16.6%
Triceps
16%
Quadriceps
11.5%
Hamstrings
10.4%
Glutes
9.4%
Front Delts
8.3%
Lats
5.6%
Upper Back
5.6%
Biceps
4.3%
Abs
3.9%
Lower Back
3.8%
Adductors
2.1%
Middle Delts
2%
Forearms
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1High Bar Squat (Barbell)26–8 reps@8
16–8 reps@9
2Bench Press (Paused)26 reps@8
16 reps@9
3Lat Pulldown36–8 reps@8
4Seated Row (Cable)36–8 reps@8
5Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)38–10 reps@8
6Leg Extension38–12 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Deadlift (Barbell)35 reps@8
2Stiff Leg Deadlift36–8 reps@8
3Larsen Press (Barbell)36–8 reps@8
4Bench Press (Close Grip)36–8 reps@8
5Seated Hamstring Curl28–10 reps@8
18–10 reps@9
6Dip (Bodyweight)30+ reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Paused)33 reps@7
2Tricep Pushdown (Cable)38–10 reps@8
3Overhead Press (Barbell)36–8 reps@8
4Bench Press (Close Grip)36–8 reps@8
5Barbell Row36–8 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Squat (Low Bar)13 reps@8
35 reps@7
2Bench Press (Paused)13 reps@8
35 reps@7
3Deadlift (Barbell)13 reps@8
35 reps@7

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, Strength and hypertrophy basic powerbuilding 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 70 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.

Strength and hypertrophy basic powerbuilding 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.

Strength and hypertrophy basic powerbuilding 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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