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Barbell Powerbuilding - 5 Day
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Barbell Powerbuilding - 5 Day

For an intermediate lifter aiming to build significant strength while leaning out.

mike C.
mike C.· Nov 2024
4athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
Strength and Conditioning Program for a Strong and Ripped Physique Weekly Split Overview Day 1 (Monday): Upper Body Strength Day 2 (Tuesday): Lower Body Strength Day 3 (Wednesday): Active Recovery/HIIT Cardio 20-30 minutes of cycling, rowing, or running (intervals: 1 minute high intensity, 1 minute low) 10 minutes of dynamic stretching Day 4 (Thursday): Push (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps) Day 5 (Friday): Pull (Back, Biceps) Day 6 (Saturday): Lower Body Hypertrophy & Core Day 7 (Sunday): Rest/Stretching/Yoga Cardio and Conditioning Add two low-intensity steady-state (LISS) sessions (20-30 minutes each) on any active day, preferably after weight training.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
10.9%
Upper Back
10.2%
Glutes
9%
Front Delts
9%
Triceps
8.1%
Middle Delts
7.8%
Abs
7.8%
Hamstrings
7.7%
Lats
7.2%
Chest
6.4%
Biceps
4.9%
Calves
4.3%
Rear Delts
2.3%
Adductors
1.9%
Lower Back
1.9%
Forearms
0.8%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Barbell)45 reps
2Bent Over Row (Barbell)45 reps
3Push Press (Barbell)35 reps
4Pull-Up (Weighted)36 reps
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)312–20 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Barbell)45 reps
2Deadlift (Barbell)34 reps
3Goblet Squat38 reps
4Standing Calf Raise412–15 reps
5Lunge (Barbell)38–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Barbell)38 reps
2Incline Bench Press (Barbell)38 reps
3Military Press (Barbell)38 reps
4Dip (Weighted)310 reps
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)312–20 reps
6Skull Crusher (Barbell)312–20 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Pull-Up (Weighted)48 reps
2Barbell Row48 reps
3Upright Row (Barbell)310 reps
4Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)312–20 reps
5Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)412–20 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)415 reps
2Goblet Squat412 reps
3Romanian Deadlift (Trap Bar)310 reps
4Abs Crunch (Weighted)315 reps
5Lying Leg Raise315 reps
6Ab Wheel315 reps
7Standing Calf Raise415–20 reps

Weeks 2–12 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Barbell Powerbuilding - 5 Day is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 12 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a garage 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.

Barbell Powerbuilding - 5 Day is structured around 5 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 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Barbell Powerbuilding - 5 Day 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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