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RTS Powerlifting Intensity Block
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RTS Powerlifting Intensity Block

Pete Sano
Pete Sano· May 2025
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
3 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Strength, Muscle
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
80 min
This Powerlifting Program is based on Reactive Training Systems RTS Manual which written by Mike Tuchscherer. This MesoCycle is 3 weeks length focusing on strength for powerlifters and includes: Competition Exercises CE, Special Development Exercises SDE, Special Preparatory Exercises SPE and General Preparatory Exercises GPE. Also, every exercise is provided with instruction which is necessary to follow. Please note that SDE, SPE and GPE are up to athlete preferences and able to be swapped. Also adding more GPE like accessories is up to the athlete preferences and Maximum Recovery Volume MRV. This Program aims to achieve the Minimum Effectice Volume MEV for Beginner to Intermediate Powerlifter. After finishing this block consider a Pivot week then search for “RTS Volume Block” and start it. Hope you enjoy the journey Coach Ibrahim

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
12.6%
Quadriceps
12.1%
Glutes
12.1%
Hamstrings
12.1%
Chest
10.5%
Front Delts
10.5%
Abs
8.1%
Upper Back
5.6%
Lats
5.6%
Lower Back
4.1%
Biceps
2.8%
Middle Delts
2.1%
Adductors
2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)33 reps@8
2Deadlift (Paused)36 reps@6–7
3Front Squat (Barbell)38 reps@7
4Abs Crunch (Weighted)312–15 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)33 reps@8
2Bench Press (Close Grip)36 reps@6–7
3Overhead Press (Dumbbell)38 reps@7
4Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)410 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)33 reps@8
2Squat (Paused)36 reps@6–7
3Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)312–15 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)33 reps@8
2Bench Press (Paused)36 reps@6–7
3JM Press38 reps@7
4Lat Pulldown410 reps@8

Weeks 2–3 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, RTS Powerlifting Intensity Block is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 3 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 80 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.

RTS Powerlifting Intensity Block 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 3 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

RTS Powerlifting Intensity Block 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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