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Powerbuilding

Strength training program for powerbuilding and completing

Eli B.
Eli B.· May 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
80 min
To get stronger and bigger

Who it's for

Advanced athletes looking to push past plateaus
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Chest
12.3%
Triceps
9.9%
Quadriceps
9.5%
Front Delts
9.5%
Glutes
9.1%
Abs
8.4%
Hamstrings
7.6%
Upper Back
6.6%
Biceps
6.6%
Lats
5.3%
Middle Delts
4.1%
Lower Back
3.1%
Adductors
2.7%
Rear Delts
2.5%
Other
1.5%
Forearms
0.8%
Stretching
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)44 reps@8.5
2Bench Press (Paused)46 reps@8.5
3Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)415 reps@7.5
4Front Raise412 reps@7.5
5Rear Delt Fly (Machine)412 reps@8
6Shoulder Press (Machine)16 reps—
36 reps@9
7Clamshells (Band)10 reps—
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Chest Press (Machine)412 reps@8
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)412 reps@8
3Chest Fly (Dumbbell)415 reps@7
4Chest Pull Over412 reps@7
5Dumbbell Row412 reps@8
6Back Extension410 reps@8.5
7Seated Row (Cable)115 reps@8
112 reps@8.5
110 reps@9
18 reps@9.5
8Lat Pulldown112 reps@8
110 reps@8.5
18 reps@9.5
16 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Ab Wheel412 reps@7
2Cable Crunch425 reps@8
3Stretching31 min@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
Superset
1ALeg Extension415 reps@8
1BSissy Squat425 reps@8
Superset
2ASquat (Barbell)43 reps@8
2BHip Thrust (Barbell)46 reps@9.5
2CSeated Hamstring Curl415 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)44 reps@8.5
2Bench Press (Paused)26 reps@8
26 reps@8.5
3Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)415 reps@8
4Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)415 reps@8
5Tricep Pushdown (Cable)415 reps@8
6Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)415 reps@8

Weeks 2–12 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, 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 12 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 80 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.

Powerbuilding is structured around 5 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 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

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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