Program Description
For rep maxes when onboarding, use training maxes, 90% of 1RMs. Use bench press tm for bench, larsen press, pin bench press, close grip bench. Use ohp tm for ohp and ohp pin press. Use barbell row for bb row and pendlay row. Use deadlift tm also for paused deadlift. Everything else is self explanatory. Week Phase Notes 1 CUT Start in deficit; control carbs around training 2 CUT Keep protein high; maintain strength 3 CUT Reduce fatigue; emphasize sleep 4 CUT Last week cutting; don't chase PRs 5 LEAN BULK Begin small surplus (~+200-250 kcal) 6 LEAN BULK Add carbs around training; upper chest focus 7 LEAN BULK Increase training volume tolerance 8 LEAN BULK Strength block intensifies 9 LEAN BULK Hypertrophy emphasis; keep RPE honest 10 LEAN BULK Add 1–2 sets where recovery allows 11 LEAN BULK Pull-up/Dip strength climbing 12 LEAN BULK Final week: prime for next mesocycle
Program Overview
- LevelIntermediate
- GoalPowerbuilding
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length13 weeks
- Time Per Workout90 minutes
- CreatedNov 29, 2025 12:01
- Last EditedDec 03, 2025 06:30
