Program Description
psuedo powerlifting for folks who can do 2 days at the gym, 1 day at home, and have achy hips/knees from having (ever) been pregnant
Program Overview
- LevelNovice
- GoalBodyweight Fitness, Powerlifting
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length9 weeks
- Time Per Workout40 minutes
- CreatedJan 09, 2025 01:46
- Last EditedJun 18, 2025 11:37

Summary
Designed specifically for busy moms, this 9-week program combines the strength of powerlifting with essential mobility work. Committing just three days a week, you'll tackle foundational lifts like squats and deadlifts, while also incorporating mobility exercises to enhance flexibility and reduce injury risk. Each session is structured to maximize efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring you build strength and improve movement patterns without overwhelming your schedule. Embrace your strength and reclaim your time with this empowering workout plan!
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
WEEK 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
1
5 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
1
5 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
3
Lat Pulldown
3
10 reps
RPE 7
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
1
5 reps
RPE 8
RPE 8
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
1
5 reps
RPE 8
RPE 8
3
Lat Pulldown
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
RPE 9
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
1
5 reps
RPE 8
RPE 8
3
Lat Pulldown
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
1
4 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
1
4 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
3
Lat Pulldown
3
10 reps
RPE 7
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
1
4 reps
RPE 8
RPE 8
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
1
4 reps
RPE 8
RPE 8
3
Lat Pulldown
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
4 reps
4 reps
4 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
RPE 9
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
4 reps
4 reps
4 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
RPE 9
3
Lat Pulldown
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
1
3 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
1
3 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
3
Lat Pulldown
3
10 reps
RPE 7
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
1
3 reps
RPE 8
RPE 8
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
1
3 reps
RPE 8
RPE 8
3
Lat Pulldown
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
4 reps
4 reps
4 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
RPE 9
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
4 reps
4 reps
4 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
RPE 9
3
Lat Pulldown
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
90/90 With Forward Lean
1
2 reps
-
2
Plank
1
2 reps
-
3
Lateral Lunge
3
10 reps
-
4
Push Up (Incline)
1
20 reps
-
5
Reverse Lunge (Bodyweight)
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
90/90 With Forward Lean
1
2 reps
-
2
Plank
1
2 reps
-
3
Lateral Lunge
3
10 reps
-
4
Push Up (Incline)
1
20 reps
-
5
Reverse Lunge (Bodyweight)
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
90/90 With Forward Lean
1
2 reps
-
2
Plank
1
2 reps
-
3
Lateral Lunge
3
10 reps
-
4
Push Up (Incline)
1
20 reps
-
5
Reverse Lunge (Bodyweight)
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
90/90 With Forward Lean
1
2 reps
-
2
Plank
1
2 reps
-
3
Lateral Lunge
3
10 reps
-
4
Push Up (Incline)
1
20 reps
-
5
Reverse Lunge (Bodyweight)
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
90/90 With Forward Lean
1
2 reps
-
2
Plank
1
2 reps
-
3
Lateral Lunge
3
10 reps
-
4
Push Up (Incline)
1
20 reps
-
5
Reverse Lunge (Bodyweight)
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
90/90 With Forward Lean
1
2 reps
-
2
Plank
1
2 reps
-
3
Lateral Lunge
3
10 reps
-
4
Push Up (Incline)
1
20 reps
-
5
Reverse Lunge (Bodyweight)
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
90/90 With Forward Lean
1
2 reps
-
2
Plank
1
2 reps
-
3
Lateral Lunge
3
10 reps
-
4
Push Up (Incline)
1
20 reps
-
5
Reverse Lunge (Bodyweight)
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
90/90 With Forward Lean
1
2 reps
-
2
Plank
1
2 reps
-
3
Lateral Lunge
3
10 reps
-
4
Push Up (Incline)
1
20 reps
-
5
Reverse Lunge (Bodyweight)
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
90/90 With Forward Lean
1
2 reps
-
2
Plank
1
2 reps
-
3
Lateral Lunge
3
10 reps
-
4
Push Up (Incline)
1
20 reps
-
5
Reverse Lunge (Bodyweight)
3
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
1
5 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 7
3
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 7
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
10 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
1
5 reps
RPE 8
RPE 8
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
RPE 9
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
4
1
4 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 7
3
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 7
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
10 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
4
1
4 reps
RPE 8
RPE 8
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
4 reps
4 reps
4 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
RPE 9
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
4
1
3 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 7
3
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 7
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
10 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
4
1
3 reps
RPE 8
RPE 8
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
4 reps
4 reps
4 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
RPE 9
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
10 reps
RPE 8
Week 1
1 / 9 Weeks
Day 1
1
Squat (Barbell)3 Sets
1 Set
5 Reps
@7
@7
2
Bench Press (Barbell)3 Sets
1 Set
5 Reps
@7
@7
3
Lat Pulldown3 Sets
10 Reps
@7
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)3 Sets
10 Reps
@7
Day 2
1
90/90 With Forward Lean1 Set
2 Reps
-
2
Plank1 Set
2 Reps
-
3
Lateral Lunge3 Sets
10 Reps
-
4
Push Up (Incline)1 Set
20 Reps
-
5
Reverse Lunge (Bodyweight)3 Sets
10 Reps
-
Day 3
1
Deadlift (Barbell)3 Sets
1 Set
5 Reps
@7
@7
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)3 Sets
10 Reps
@7
3
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)3 Sets
10 Reps
@7
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)1 Set
10 Reps
@7