Powerbuilding de-load / transition program

by David B.

Program Description

Provide new stimulus to muscles while promoting joint and nervous system recovery.

Program Overview

  • Level
    Intermediate
  • Goal
    Bodybuilding, Powerlifting, Powerbuilding
  • Equipment
    Full Gym
  • Program Length
    3 weeks
  • Time Per Workout
    50 minutes
  • Created
    Oct 15, 2025 03:43
  • Last Edited
    Oct 17, 2025 08:28

Summary

Introducing the Powerbuilding De-load/Transition Program, a focused 3-week journey designed for lifters looking to reset and recharge. This program features three training days per week, integrating essential compound and isolation movements like High Bar Squats, Incline Bench Presses, and Bulgarian Split Squats to maintain strength while allowing your body to recover. Each session is structured to optimize performance and prevent burnout, ensuring you stay motivated and ready for your next phase of training. Perfect for anyone transitioning between cycles or looking to refine their technique while still making gains!
Muscle Engagement
Front
Back
MuscleSet
Triceps
13.4%
Front Delts
11.8%
Upper Back
11.8%
Glutes
9.2%
Biceps
9.2%
Hamstrings
7.6%
Chest
6.7%
Lats
6.7%
Middle Delts
6.7%
Quadriceps
5%
Forearms
3.4%
Lower Back
2.5%
Rear Delts
2.5%
Abs
1.7%
Adductors
0.8%
Abductors
0.8%
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WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
2
30 reps
-
2
Good Morning
2
30 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
30 reps
30 reps
-
-
4
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
2
30 reps
-
5
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
2
30 reps
-
6
Lying Reverse Fly
2
30 reps
-
7
Bicep Curl (Cable)
2
30 reps
-
8
Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
30 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
2
30 reps
-
2
Good Morning
2
30 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
30 reps
30 reps
-
-
4
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
2
30 reps
-
5
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
2
30 reps
-
6
Lying Reverse Fly
2
30 reps
-
7
Bicep Curl (Cable)
2
30 reps
-
8
Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
30 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
2
30 reps
-
2
Good Morning
2
30 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
30 reps
30 reps
-
-
4
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
2
30 reps
-
5
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
2
30 reps
-
6
Lying Reverse Fly
2
30 reps
-
7
Bicep Curl (Cable)
2
30 reps
-
8
Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
30 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
2
30 reps
-
2
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
30 reps
-
3
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
2
30 reps
-
4
Pull-Up (Assisted)
2
30 reps
-
5
Dip (Assisted)
2
30 reps
-
6
Lying Side Lateral Raise
2
30 reps
-
7
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
2
30 reps
-
8
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
2
30 reps
-
9
Shrug (Dumbbell)
2
30 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
2
30 reps
-
2
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
30 reps
-
3
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
2
30 reps
-
4
Pull-Up (Assisted)
2
30 reps
-
5
Dip (Assisted)
2
30 reps
-
6
Lying Side Lateral Raise
2
30 reps
-
7
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
2
30 reps
-
8
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
2
30 reps
-
9
Shrug (Dumbbell)
2
30 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
2
30 reps
-
2
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
30 reps
-
3
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
2
30 reps
-
4
Pull-Up (Assisted)
2
30 reps
-
5
Dip (Assisted)
2
30 reps
-
6
Lying Side Lateral Raise
2
30 reps
-
7
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
2
30 reps
-
8
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
2
30 reps
-
9
Shrug (Dumbbell)
2
30 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
2
30 reps
-
2
Pull Through (Cable)
2
30 reps
-
3
Chest Press (Machine)
2
30 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
2
30 reps
-
5
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
30 reps
-
6
Lat Pulldown
2
30 reps
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
30 reps
-
8
Bicep Curl (Cable)
2
30 reps
-
9
Upright Row (Cable)
2
30 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
2
30 reps
-
2
Pull Through (Cable)
2
30 reps
-
3
Chest Press (Machine)
2
30 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
2
30 reps
-
5
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
30 reps
-
6
Lat Pulldown
2
30 reps
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
30 reps
-
8
Bicep Curl (Cable)
2
30 reps
-
9
Upright Row (Cable)
2
30 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
2
30 reps
-
2
Pull Through (Cable)
2
30 reps
-
3
Chest Press (Machine)
2
30 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
2
30 reps
-
5
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
30 reps
-
6
Lat Pulldown
2
30 reps
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
30 reps
-
8
Bicep Curl (Cable)
2
30 reps
-
9
Upright Row (Cable)
2
30 reps
-
Week 1
1 / 3 Weeks
Day 1
1
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
1 Set
1 Set
30 Reps
30 Reps
-
-
2
Good Morning
1 Set
1 Set
30 Reps
30 Reps
-
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1 Set
1 Set
30 Reps
30 Reps
-
-
4
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
1 Set
1 Set
30 Reps
30 Reps
-
-
5
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
1 Set
1 Set
30 Reps
30 Reps
-
-
6
Lying Reverse Fly
1 Set
1 Set
30 Reps
30 Reps
-
-
7
Bicep Curl (Cable)
1 Set
1 Set
30 Reps
30 Reps
-
-
8
Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)
1 Set
1 Set
30 Reps
30 Reps
-
-
Day 2
1
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
1 Set
1 Set
30 Reps
30 Reps
-
-
2
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
1 Set
1 Set
30 Reps
30 Reps
-
-
3
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
1 Set
1 Set
30 Reps
30 Reps
-
-
4
Pull-Up (Assisted)
1 Set
1 Set
30 Reps
30 Reps
-
-
5
Dip (Assisted)
1 Set
1 Set
30 Reps
30 Reps
-
-
6
Lying Side Lateral Raise
1 Set
1 Set
30 Reps
30 Reps
-
-
7
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
1 Set
1 Set
30 Reps
30 Reps
-
-
8
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
1 Set
1 Set
30 Reps
30 Reps
-
-
9
Shrug (Dumbbell)
1 Set
1 Set
30 Reps
30 Reps
-
-
Day 3
1
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
1 Set
1 Set
30 Reps
30 Reps
-
-
2
Pull Through (Cable)
1 Set
1 Set
30 Reps
30 Reps
-
-
3
Chest Press (Machine)
1 Set
1 Set
30 Reps
30 Reps
-
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
1 Set
1 Set
30 Reps
30 Reps
-
-
5
Shoulder Press (Machine)
1 Set
1 Set
30 Reps
30 Reps
-
-
6
Lat Pulldown
1 Set
1 Set
30 Reps
30 Reps
-
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
1 Set
1 Set
30 Reps
30 Reps
-
-
8
Bicep Curl (Cable)
1 Set
1 Set
30 Reps
30 Reps
-
-
9
Upright Row (Cable)
1 Set
1 Set
30 Reps
30 Reps
-
-