Minimal Powerlifting

by Jean-Philippe Allard
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Program Description

**Minimal Powerlifting** is a focused 3-week program designed for men looking to enhance their strength through essential powerlifting movements. With a commitment of just 9 days, you'll engage in high-intensity barbell exercises such as deadlifts, bench presses, and squats, all structured to build muscle and improve your lifting technique. Each session targets key muscle groups, ensuring a balanced approach to strength development. Get ready to push your limits and see significant gains in your powerlifting journey!

Program Overview

  • Level
    Intermediate
  • Goal
    Powerlifting, Olympic Weightlifting
  • Equipment
    Full Gym
  • Program Length
    3 weeks
  • Time Per Workout
    60 minutes
  • Created
    Jun 16, 2025 11:41
  • Last Edited
    Jun 18, 2025 09:13

Summary

Unlock your strength potential with the Minimal Powerlifting program, a focused 3-week training plan designed for dedicated lifters. Committing just three days a week, you'll engage in essential barbell exercises like the Deadlift, Overhead Squat, and Bench Press, all tailored to build raw power and improve your lifting technique. Each session combines high-intensity sets and rep ranges to maximize muscle engagement and enhance your performance. Perfect for those looking to refine their skills and achieve impressive gains in a structured format. Get ready to elevate your lifting game!
Muscle Engagement
Front
Back
MuscleSet
Quadriceps
16.8%
Glutes
13.2%
Abs
11.4%
Upper Back
10.8%
Chest
9%
Hamstrings
8.4%
Triceps
7.2%
Front Delts
6%
Lats
6%
Olympic
3%
Middle Delts
3%
Biceps
2.4%
Lower Back
1.8%
Adductors
1.2%
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WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
4
5 reps
75%
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
AMRAP
75%
3
Overhead Squat
5
10 reps
RPE 7
4
Hanging Knee Raise
5
10 reps
RPE 7
5
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
8 reps
70%
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
4
5 reps
75%
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
AMRAP
75%
3
Overhead Squat
5
10 reps
RPE 7
4
Hanging Knee Raise
5
10 reps
RPE 7
5
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
8 reps
70%
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
4
5 reps
75%
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
AMRAP
75%
3
Overhead Squat
5
10 reps
RPE 7
4
Hanging Knee Raise
5
10 reps
RPE 7
5
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
8 reps
70%
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Squat
5
10 reps
RPE 6
2
Snatch (Barbell)
5
5 reps
75%
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
5
8 reps
75%
4
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
80%
5
Lat Pulldown
5
10 reps
70%
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Squat
5
10 reps
RPE 6
2
Snatch (Barbell)
5
5 reps
75%
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
5
8 reps
75%
4
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
80%
5
Lat Pulldown
5
10 reps
70%
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Squat
5
10 reps
RPE 6
2
Snatch (Barbell)
5
5 reps
75%
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
5
8 reps
75%
4
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
80%
5
Lat Pulldown
5
10 reps
70%
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Squat
5
10 reps
RPE 6
2
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
80%
3
Hanging Knee Raise
5
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
10 reps
70%
5
Cable Low Row
1
3
1
10 reps
10 reps
10 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Squat
5
10 reps
RPE 6
2
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
80%
3
Hanging Knee Raise
5
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
10 reps
70%
5
Cable Low Row
1
3
1
10 reps
10 reps
10 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Squat
5
10 reps
RPE 6
2
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
80%
3
Hanging Knee Raise
5
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
10 reps
70%
5
Cable Low Row
1
3
1
10 reps
10 reps
10 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
RPE 9
Week 1
1 / 3 Weeks
Day 1
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
4 Sets
5 Reps
75%
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
1 Set
AMRAP
75%
3
Overhead Squat
5 Sets
10 Reps
@7
4
Hanging Knee Raise
5 Sets
10 Reps
@7
5
Bench Press (Barbell)
5 Sets
8 Reps
70%
Day 2
1
Overhead Squat
5 Sets
10 Reps
@6
2
Snatch (Barbell)
5 Sets
5 Reps
75%
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
5 Sets
8 Reps
75%
4
Bench Press (Barbell)
5 Sets
5 Reps
80%
5
Lat Pulldown
5 Sets
10 Reps
70%
Day 3
1
Overhead Squat
5 Sets
10 Reps
@6
2
Squat (Barbell)
5 Sets
5 Reps
80%
3
Hanging Knee Raise
5 Sets
10 Reps
@8
4
Bench Press (Barbell)
5 Sets
10 Reps
70%
5
Cable Low Row
1 Set
3 Sets
1 Set
10 Reps
10 Reps
10 Reps
@7
@8
@9