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Powerlifting but better
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Powerlifting but better

Javon A.
Javon A.· May 2024
1athletes running this program
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Overview

Length
6 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Strength, Olympic Weightlifting, Athletics
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
70 min
Powerlifting but better

Who it's for

Athletes of all experience levels
Athletes focused on maximal strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
13.7%
Glutes
13.1%
Triceps
10.8%
Hamstrings
9.8%
Chest
8.6%
Front Delts
8%
Upper Back
6.5%
Middle Delts
5.5%
Abs
5.2%
Biceps
4.8%
Lower Back
4.3%
Lats
4.1%
Forearms
2.8%
Adductors
1.4%
Olympic
1.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Overhead Press (Barbell)55 reps@6
2Floor Press (Barbell)24 reps@6
3Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)312–15 reps@6
4Bent Over Row (Barbell)34 reps@6
5Shrug (Dumbbell)212–15 reps@6
6Kroc Row24 reps@6
7Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)25 reps@6
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1High Bar Squat (Barbell)55 reps@6
2Box Squat (Barbell)34 reps@6
3Lunge (Barbell)212–15 reps@6
4Zercher Squat (Barbell)32 reps@6
5Hip Thrust (Barbell)312–15 reps@6
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)55 reps@6
2Bench Press (Paused)24 reps@6
3JM Press25 reps@6
4Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)212–15 reps@6
5Dip (Assisted)25 reps@6
6French Press212–15 reps@6
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)55 reps@6
2Deficit Deadlift (Barbell)34 reps@6
3Power Clean24 reps@6
4Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)212–15 reps@6
5Hammer Curl35 reps@6
6Reverse Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)25 reps@6
7Farmer's Walk (Weighted)31 min@10

Weeks 2–6 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Powerlifting but better is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 6 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a garage 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 70 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.

Powerlifting but better 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 6 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Powerlifting but better 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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