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GZCL Deadlift powerbuilding 3x Week
Beginner–IntermediateFree

GZCL Deadlift powerbuilding 3x Week

Mecko
Mecko· Apr 2025
7athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
GZCL Powerbuilding (4 weeks, 3x/week): Focuses on deadlift strength, with secondary goals of hypertrophy and strength gains in squat and bench. Each day follows GZCL tiers: T1: Heavy compound lift (3–5 reps @ 80–90%) T2: Main lift variation (6–10 reps @ 65–77%) T3: High-rep accessories (12–15+ reps) for hypertrophy Deadlift is trained heavy once and with volume once weekly. Squat and bench are hit heavy once/week, supported by targeted accessories.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
14.3%
Hamstrings
14.3%
Glutes
11.9%
Triceps
10.7%
Biceps
7.2%
Front Delts
7.2%
Chest
6%
Upper Back
6%
Lats
4.8%
Abs
4.6%
Lower Back
4.4%
Middle Delts
3.6%
Forearms
2.4%
Adductors
1.6%
Rear Delts
1.2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)35 reps80%
2Front Squat (Barbell)46 reps75%
Superset
3ALeg Curl315 reps@8
3BLeg Extension315 reps@8
4Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)315 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)35 reps80%
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)48 reps@9
3Bent Over Row (Barbell)310 reps@8
Superset
4AOverhead Tricep Extension (Cable)315 reps@9
4BLateral Raise (Cable)315 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)35 reps80%
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)46 reps70%
3Pull-Up (Bodyweight)3AMRAP@9
Superset
4ATricep Pushdown (Cable)315 reps@9
4BHammer Curl (Dumbbell)315 reps@9

Weeks 2–4 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, GZCL Deadlift powerbuilding 3x Week is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 4 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.

GZCL Deadlift powerbuilding 3x Week is structured around 3 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 4 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

GZCL Deadlift powerbuilding 3x Week 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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