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Competition Prep

by Ryan Tinker

Program Description

This program is part of a short competition prep due to two competitions relatively close together (roughly 12 weeks) After a competition a hypertrophy block follows and meet prep begins after that block. Weeks alternate between squat emphasis with competition bench and deadlift emphasis with bench accessories. The weeks that are non emphasis still include competition movements for technique and still include exercises to maintain muscle mass and strength for the respective lift. The week should be done in this order Day 1 Squat or Deadlift Day 2 Pull Day 3 Rest Day 4 Push Day 5 Rest Day 6 (optional/as needed)rest day Then start the new week Squat and Deadlift days include a light press movement to maintain strength and muscle mass for pressing. Pressing days include light leg movements for active recovery.

Program Overview

  • Level
    Intermediate
  • Goal
    Powerlifting
  • Equipment
    Full Gym
  • Program Length
    8 weeks
  • Time Per Workout
    120 minutes
  • Created
    May 27, 2025 10:41
  • Last Edited
    May 27, 2025 10:41
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WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
3
6 reps
3 reps
RPE 6.5
RPE 6.5
2
Hack Squat
2
10 reps
RPE 6.5
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3 reps
50%
4
Stiff Leg Deadlift
2
8 reps
RPE 6.5
5
Spoto Press
2
10 reps
RPE 5
6
Seated Row (Machine)
2
10 reps
RPE 5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
2
6 reps
3 reps
RPE 6.5
RPE 6.5
2
Block Pull (Barbell)
2
6 reps
RPE 6.5
3
Squat (Barbell)
3
3 reps
55%
4
Split Squat (Bodyweight)
2
15 reps
RPE 6
5
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
10 reps
RPE 5
6
Lat Pulldown
2
10 reps
RPE 5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
2
6 reps
3 reps
RPE 8
RPE 8
2
Hack Squat
2
8 reps
RPE 7
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3 reps
50%
4
Stiff Leg Deadlift
2
8 reps
RPE 7
5
Spoto Press
2
8 reps
RPE 5
6
Seated Row (Machine)
2
8 reps
RPE 5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
5 reps
3 reps
RPE 8
RPE 8
2
Block Pull (Barbell)
2
6 reps
RPE 8
3
Squat (Barbell)
3
3 reps
55%
4
Split Squat (Bodyweight)
2
12 reps
RPE 6
5
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
8 reps
RPE 5
6
Lat Pulldown
2
8 reps
RPE 5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
5 reps
3 reps
RPE 8.5-10
RPE 8.5-10
2
Hack Squat
2
6 reps
RPE 8
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3 reps
50%
4
Stiff Leg Deadlift
2
8 reps
RPE 8
5
Spoto Press
2
8 reps
RPE 5
6
Seated Row (Machine)
2
8 reps
RPE 5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
3 reps
RPE 8.5-10
2
Block Pull (Barbell)
2
6 reps
RPE 6
3
Squat (Barbell)
3
3 reps
55%
4
Split Squat (Bodyweight)
2
10 reps
RPE 6
5
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
6 reps
RPE 5
6
Lat Pulldown
2
8 reps
RPE 5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1 reps
RPE 9
2
Squat (Barbell)
2
3 reps
50%
3
Leg Curl
1
12 reps
RPE 6
4
Leg Extension
1
12 reps
RPE 6
5
Competition Bench (Full Commands)
2
3 reps
77.5%
6
Cable Low Row
2
10 reps
RPE 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
3 reps
55%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
3 reps
60%
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
1 reps
55%
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
10 reps
RPE 6.5
2
Lat Pulldown
3
12 reps
RPE 6.5
3
Cable Low Row
3
15 reps
RPE 6.5
4
Face Pull
2
12 reps
RPE 6
5
Concentration Curl
2
12 reps
RPE 6
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Superman
3
15 reps
RPE 6.5
2
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
10 reps
RPE 6.5
3
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
15 reps
RPE 6.5
4
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
RPE 6
5
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
2
12 reps
RPE 6
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Back Extension (Weighted)
4
10 reps
RPE 7
2
Lat Pulldown
4
12 reps
RPE 7
3
Cable Low Row
3
15 reps
RPE 7
4
Face Pull
2
12 reps
RPE 6
5
Concentration Curl
2
12 reps
RPE 6
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Superman
3
15 reps
RPE 7
2
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
4
10 reps
RPE 7
3
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
15 reps
RPE 7
4
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
RPE 6
5
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
2
12 reps
RPE 6
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Back Extension (Weighted)
4
10 reps
RPE 7.5
2
Lat Pulldown
4
12 reps
RPE 7.5
3
Cable Low Row
4
15 reps
RPE 7.5
4
Face Pull
2
12 reps
RPE 6
5
Concentration Curl
2
12 reps
RPE 6
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Superman
2
15 reps
RPE 7.5
2
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
2
10 reps
RPE 7.5
3
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
2
15 reps
RPE 7.5
4
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
RPE 6
5
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
2
12 reps
RPE 6
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1 reps
RPE 9
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
1 reps
50%
3
Leg Extension
2
10 reps
RPE 6
4
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
3 reps
RPE 5
5
Lat Pulldown
2
10 reps
RPE 5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1 reps
65%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1 reps
70%
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1 reps
60%
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
4
6 reps
3 reps
RPE 6.5
RPE 6.5
2
Cable Crossover
2
12 reps
RPE 6.5
3
Skull Crusher (Bodyweight)
2
12 reps
RPE 6.5
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
RPE 6
5
Lying Leg Curl
2
12 reps
RPE 5
6
Goblet Squat
2
12 reps
RPE 5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Competition Bench (Full Commands)
3
5 reps
70%
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 6.5
3
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
15 reps
RPE 6.5
4
Upright Row (Cable)
2
12 reps
RPE 6
5
Glute-Ham Raise
2
6 reps
RPE 5
6
Goblet Squat
2
12 reps
RPE 5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
3
6 reps
3 reps
RPE 8
RPE 8
2
Cable Crossover
2
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Skull Crusher (Bodyweight)
2
12 reps
RPE 7
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
RPE 6
5
Lying Leg Curl
2
6 reps
RPE 5
6
Goblet Squat
2
12 reps
RPE 5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Competition Bench (Full Commands)
2
5 reps
72.5%
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
2
6 reps
RPE 8
3
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
15 reps
RPE 8
4
Upright Row (Cable)
2
8 reps
RPE 6
5
Glute-Ham Raise
2
6 reps
RPE 5
6
Goblet Squat
2
12 reps
RPE 5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
2
5 reps
3 reps
RPE 8.5-10
RPE 8.5-10
2
Cable Crossover
2
12 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Skull Crusher (Bodyweight)
2
12 reps
RPE 7.5
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
RPE 6
5
Lying Leg Curl
2
6 reps
RPE 5
6
Goblet Squat
2
12 reps
RPE 5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Competition Bench (Full Commands)
2
5 reps
75%
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
2
6 reps
RPE 9
3
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
15 reps
RPE 9
4
Upright Row (Cable)
2
8 reps
RPE 6
5
Glute-Ham Raise
2
6 reps
RPE 5
6
Goblet Squat
2
12 reps
RPE 5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1 reps
RPE 9
2
Competition Bench (Full Commands)
1
3 reps
80%
3
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Bicep Curl (Machine)
2
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Face Pull
2
12 reps
RPE 6
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
1 reps
1 reps
1 reps
82.5%
92.5%
100%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1 reps
1 reps
1 reps
82.5%
92.5%
100%
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
1 reps
1 reps
1 reps
82.5%
92.5%
100%
Week 1
1 / 8 Weeks
Day 1
1
Squat (Barbell)
1 Set
3 Sets
6 Reps
3 Reps
@6.5
@6.5
2
Hack Squat
2 Sets
10 Reps
@6.5
3
Deadlift (Barbell)
3 Sets
3 Reps
50%
4
Stiff Leg Deadlift
2 Sets
8 Reps
@6.5
5
Spoto Press
2 Sets
10 Reps
@5
6
Seated Row (Machine)
2 Sets
10 Reps
@5
Day 2
1
Back Extension (Weighted)
3 Sets
10 Reps
@6.5
2
Lat Pulldown
3 Sets
12 Reps
@6.5
3
Cable Low Row
3 Sets
15 Reps
@6.5
4
Face Pull
2 Sets
12 Reps
@6
5
Concentration Curl
2 Sets
12 Reps
@6
Day 3
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1 Set
4 Sets
6 Reps
3 Reps
@6.5
@6.5
2
Cable Crossover
2 Sets
12 Reps
@6.5
3
Skull Crusher (Bodyweight)
2 Sets
12 Reps
@6.5
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
2 Sets
12 Reps
@6
5
Lying Leg Curl
2 Sets
12 Reps
@5
6
Goblet Squat
2 Sets
12 Reps
@5