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Bigger Is Better Powerbuilding
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Bigger Is Better Powerbuilding

Coltin S.
Coltin S.· Jun 2025
5athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
14 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Quick Breakdown of Plan 4 Days Training: M/T/Th/F – Upper/Lower Split Cardio: 30 min treadmill on training days Active Recovery: W/Sa – stretching + 1 hr treadmill Sunday: Full rest or light walk/stretch 🔥 Why 4 Days Works (Especially for Powerbuilding) 4 days a week allows: High intensity and heavy volume without burning out Full recovery windows (huge for muscle growth and joint longevity) Room to focus on your cardio, mobility, and CNS recovery midweek You’re training smart and sustainably — perfect for a long-haul bulk with progressive overload and solid conditioning.

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 with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Hamstrings
12.5%
Quadriceps
11.5%
Glutes
10.7%
Triceps
9.9%
Front Delts
9.9%
Chest
7.7%
Biceps
5.5%
Abs
5.2%
Upper Back
5.1%
Lats
4.4%
Calves
4.2%
Middle Delts
3.8%
Lower Back
3.8%
Rear Delts
2.3%
Forearms
1.6%
Adductors
1.1%
Abductors
0.8%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)45 reps@8
2Chest Supported Row (Machine)45 reps@8
3Overhead Press (Dumbbell)45 reps@8
4Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)310 reps@9
5Seated Dip (Machine)310 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)45 reps@8
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)45 reps@8
3Leg Press38 reps@9
4Seated Calf Raise415 reps@9
5Single-Leg Leg Curl215 reps@6
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)412 reps@9
2Lat Pulldown412 reps@9
3Pec Deck (Machine)315 reps@9
Superset
4ALateral Raise (Dumbbell)320 reps@9
4BRear Delt Fly (Machine)320 reps@9
Superset
5ATricep Rope Push Down (Cable)315 reps@9
5BHammer Curl (Dumbbell)315 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Hack Squat412 reps@9
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)310 reps@9
3Leg Extension315 reps@9
4Hamstring Curl315 reps@9
5Standing Calf Raise415 reps@9

Weeks 2–14 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Bigger Is Better Powerbuilding is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 14 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.

Bigger Is Better Powerbuilding 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 14 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Bigger Is Better Powerbuilding 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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