Program Description
Building a strong base with a Matt Vena inspired progression scheme. Solid base of strength work while also including plenty of accessory/hypertrophy work. The main accessories are made for lifters aiming for more muscular and technique changes. Swaps for your personal weak points can be great as well, Such as snatch grip deadlifts as opposed to RDLs, Tempo squats in place of the high bar squats, or even other bench accesories like close grip or Spotto on either the Larson press or long pause bench day. This program is meant to be leading you into a powerlifting meet/test day, with a proper powerlifting peak while maintaining muscle hypertrophy especially in the back and shoulders. I've included a variety of RPE and Percentage based structure to allow for some auto regulation such as with the tempo bench on day 2. Overall, don't grossly overestimate your 1rms going into this program, ideally use something you've hit in a meet. If you hit previous 1rms for RPE 8 singles use those for the new calculations. (BE SURE IT WAS TRULY AN RPE 8 IF YOU DO THIS). This most likely happens with newer lifters as well as people going up one or more weight classes. Overall, enjoy this well thought out program combining strength and hypertrophy, Leading into a meet!
Program Overview
- LevelIntermediate
- GoalPowerlifting, Powerbuilding
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length12 weeks
- Time Per Workout90 minutes
- CreatedFeb 20, 2026 03:04
- Last EditedMar 09, 2026 02:09
