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Powerbuilding
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Powerbuilding

Unleash your strength in 8 weeks—transform your physique and power up your performance with every rep. Get ready to build and conquer!

Chris Buono
Chris Buono· Sep 2025
2athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
6 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Strength, Muscle, Bodyweight Fitness
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
110 min
Mass and power

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 6 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Upper Back
11.3%
Triceps
10.9%
Chest
10.2%
Glutes
9.4%
Quadriceps
8.8%
Lats
8.7%
Hamstrings
7.7%
Biceps
7.1%
Front Delts
6.9%
Abs
5.7%
Middle Delts
3.7%
Lower Back
3.5%
Rear Delts
3.1%
Adductors
2%
Forearms
0.8%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)11–3 reps85%
13–6 reps75%
46–8 reps70%
2Pull-Up (Weighted)54–8 reps
3Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)46–8 reps
4Dumbbell Row48–12 reps
5Face Pull310–15 reps
6Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)310–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)11–3 reps85%
13–6 reps75%
46–8 reps70%
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)48–12 reps
3Pull-Up (Weighted)44–6 reps
4Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)415 reps
5Tricep Pushdown (Cable)315 reps
6Dip (Bodyweight)312 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)13–6 reps80%
33–6 reps70%
2Squat (Barbell)46–8 reps70%
3Hip Thrust (Barbell)48–12 reps
4Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)310–12 reps
5Hanging Leg Raise312–15 reps
6Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)310–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)13–5 reps80%
33–6 reps70%
2Bench Press (Close Grip)410 reps
3Pendlay Row410 reps
4Chin-Up (Weighted)46 reps
5Face Pull315 reps
6Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)312 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)11–3 reps85%
33–6 reps75%
2Incline Bench Press (Barbell)310 reps
3Overhead Press (Barbell)11–3 reps85%
36–8 reps70%
4Pull-Up (Bodyweight)48 reps
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)315 reps
6Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)315 reps
7Dip (Bodyweight)38–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)13–5 reps80%
43–6 reps70%
2Bench Press (Dumbbell)412 reps
3Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)410 reps
4Dumbbell Row410 reps
5Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)315 reps
6Hanging Leg Raise315 reps
7Dip (Bodyweight)38 reps
8Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)312 reps

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, 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 8 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 110 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.

Powerbuilding is structured around 6 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

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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