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Powerlifting prep
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Powerlifting prep

Keenan Gregory
Keenan Gregory· Mar 2024
8athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
11 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
3 cycles of 5-3-1 competition preparation for powerlifting.. 4 day week. On week one calculate 90% of 1 REP MAX for squat bench and deadlift and use this as your 1RM figures. On week 5 and 9 re-calculate 1RM for squat bench and deadlift Week 11 is the competition week. Ensure adequate rest this week with mobility work and stretching

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on maximal 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
Quadriceps
14.2%
Hamstrings
13.6%
Glutes
11.8%
Triceps
9.3%
Chest
8.3%
Front Delts
7%
Abs
6.9%
Middle Delts
4.7%
Upper Back
4.3%
Lower Back
4.3%
Adductors
4%
Biceps
3.3%
Calves
2.4%
Lats
2.4%
Rear Delts
2.4%
Forearms
0.8%
Abductors
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)38 reps60%
3Leg Press310 reps@9
4Leg Extension312 reps@8
5Lying Leg Curl312 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38 reps@9
3V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)212 reps@8
112 reps@9
4Face Pull315 reps@8
5Squat (Barbell)38 reps60%
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)28 reps@8
18 reps@9
3Pull-Up (Bodyweight)38 reps@8
4Hyperextension312 reps@8
5Bench Press (Barbell)38 reps60%
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Shoulder Press (Plate Loaded)15 reps@9
15 reps@9.5
15 reps@10
2Lateral Raise (Cable)310 reps@8
3Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)212 reps@8
112 reps@10
4Dip (Bodyweight)28 reps@8
5Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)315 reps@8
6Side Plank20.7 min
7Standing Calf Raise312 reps

Weeks 2–11 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Powerlifting prep is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 11 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.

Powerlifting prep 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 11 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Powerlifting prep 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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