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Calgary Barbell Free 16 week Powerlifting Program
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Calgary Barbell Free 16 week Powerlifting Program

H
H· May 2025
63athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
16 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Advanced
Goal
Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Calgary Barbell Free 16 Week Intermediate-Advanced Program -4 training sessions per week -Squats 3x per week -Bench 4x per week -Deadlift 3x per week -Combination of % 1 RM and RPE -Taper week for powerlifting meets Link to website and source material: https://www.calgarybarbell.com/16-week-program1 Sign up for Calgary Barbell coaching for guidance/advice etc.

Who it's for

Advanced athletes looking to push past plateaus
Athletes focused on maximal 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
Glutes
12.4%
Triceps
12.2%
Hamstrings
12.1%
Front Delts
11.7%
Quadriceps
11.1%
Chest
10.6%
Abs
7%
Upper Back
6%
Lats
6%
Lower Back
4.1%
Biceps
3%
Adductors
2.6%
Middle Delts
1.1%
Forearms
0.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)47 reps67%
2Bench Press (Paused)47 reps67%
3Overhead Press (Barbell)38 reps@8
4T-Bar Row312 reps@8
5Back Extension412 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)47 reps67%
2Bench Press (Paused)35 reps60%
3Front Squat (Paused)35 reps@8
4Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)58 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat Pin Presses36 reps65%
2Bench Press (Board)36 reps@8
3Dumbbell Row510 reps@8
4Birddogs36 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Paused)36 reps63%
2Tempo Bench Press410 reps63%
3Stiff Leg Deadlift38 reps40%
4Lat Pulldown410 reps@8
5Tricep Pushdown (Cable)410 reps@8

Weeks 2–16 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Calgary Barbell Free 16 week Powerlifting Program is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 16 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 60 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.

Calgary Barbell Free 16 week Powerlifting Program 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 16 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Calgary Barbell Free 16 week Powerlifting Program 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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