Program Description
Main focus on strength with big 3 compound lifts and lots of accessories for size and form
Program Overview
- LevelNovice, Intermediate
- GoalPowerbuilding
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length8 weeks
- Time Per Workout90 minutes
- CreatedJan 09, 2024 10:50
- Last EditedJun 18, 2025 10:51

Summary
Unleash your strength with HARDER | POWERBUILDING v1.0, an intense 8-week program designed for serious lifters. Committing just three days a week, you'll focus on heavy compound lifts like squats, deadlifts, and bench presses, ensuring consistent progression in your strength. Each workout includes targeted accessory movements to enhance muscle growth and overall performance. Perfect for those ready to elevate their training and achieve impressive results!
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Low Bar)
3
3 reps
80%
2
Deadlift (Paused)
3
6 reps
70%
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Low Bar)
3
3 reps
-
2
Deadlift (Paused)
3
6 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6 reps
-
4
Seated Row (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
5
Leg Curl
3
10 reps
-
6
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Low Bar)
3
3 reps
-
2
Deadlift (Paused)
3
6 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6 reps
-
4
Seated Row (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
5
Leg Curl
3
10 reps
-
6
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Low Bar)
3
3 reps
-
2
Deadlift (Paused)
3
6 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6 reps
-
4
Seated Row (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
5
Leg Curl
3
10 reps
-
6
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Low Bar)
3
3 reps
-
2
Deadlift (Paused)
3
6 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6 reps
-
4
Seated Row (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
5
Leg Curl
3
10 reps
-
6
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Low Bar)
3
3 reps
-
2
Deadlift (Paused)
3
6 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6 reps
-
4
Seated Row (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
5
Leg Curl
3
10 reps
-
6
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Low Bar)
3
3 reps
-
2
Deadlift (Paused)
3
6 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6 reps
-
4
Seated Row (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
5
Leg Curl
3
10 reps
-
6
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Paused)
3
4 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
4 reps
-
3
Seated Row (Cable)
3
6 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
3
6 reps
-
5
Leg Extension
3
6 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
3 reps
80%
2
Squat (Paused)
3
6 reps
70%
3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
3 reps
-
2
Squat (Paused)
3
6 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
3
10 reps
-
5
Chest Fly (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
6
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
3 reps
-
2
Squat (Paused)
3
6 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
3
10 reps
-
5
Chest Fly (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
6
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
3 reps
-
2
Squat (Paused)
3
6 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
3
10 reps
-
5
Chest Fly (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
6
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
3 reps
-
2
Squat (Paused)
3
6 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
3
10 reps
-
5
Chest Fly (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
6
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
3 reps
-
2
Squat (Paused)
3
6 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
3
10 reps
-
5
Chest Fly (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
6
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
3 reps
-
2
Squat (Paused)
3
6 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
3
10 reps
-
5
Chest Fly (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
6
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Paused)
3
4 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
4 reps
-
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
3
6 reps
-
4
Chest Fly (Machine)
3
6 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
6 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3 reps
80%
2
Bench Press (Paused)
3
6 reps
70%
3
Leg Press
3
6 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3 reps
-
2
Bench Press (Paused)
3
6 reps
-
3
Leg Press
3
6 reps
-
4
Barbell Row
3
10 reps
-
5
Lat Pulldown
3
10 reps
-
6
Arnold Press
3
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3 reps
-
2
Bench Press (Paused)
3
6 reps
-
3
Leg Press
3
6 reps
-
4
Barbell Row
3
10 reps
-
5
Lat Pulldown
3
10 reps
-
6
Arnold Press
3
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3 reps
-
2
Bench Press (Paused)
3
6 reps
-
3
Leg Press
3
6 reps
-
4
Barbell Row
3
10 reps
-
5
Lat Pulldown
3
10 reps
-
6
Arnold Press
3
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3 reps
-
2
Bench Press (Paused)
3
6 reps
-
3
Leg Press
3
6 reps
-
4
Barbell Row
3
10 reps
-
5
Lat Pulldown
3
10 reps
-
6
Arnold Press
3
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3 reps
-
2
Bench Press (Paused)
3
6 reps
-
3
Leg Press
3
6 reps
-
4
Barbell Row
3
10 reps
-
5
Lat Pulldown
3
10 reps
-
6
Arnold Press
3
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3 reps
-
2
Bench Press (Paused)
3
6 reps
-
3
Leg Press
3
6 reps
-
4
Barbell Row
3
10 reps
-
5
Lat Pulldown
3
10 reps
-
6
Arnold Press
3
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Paused)
3
4 reps
-
2
Leg Press
3
4 reps
-
3
Barbell Row
3
6 reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown
3
6 reps
-
5
Arnold Press
3
6 reps
-
Week 1
1 / 8 Weeks
Day 1
1
Squat (Low Bar)3 Sets
3 Reps
80%
2
Deadlift (Paused)3 Sets
6 Reps
70%
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)3 Sets
6 Reps
-
Day 2
1
Bench Press (Barbell)3 Sets
3 Reps
80%
2
Squat (Paused)3 Sets
6 Reps
70%
3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)3 Sets
6 Reps
-
Day 3
1
Deadlift (Barbell)3 Sets
3 Reps
80%
2
Bench Press (Paused)3 Sets
6 Reps
70%
3
Leg Press3 Sets
6 Reps
-