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1_PowerBuilding_1.0_11weeks
If you hav
Week 2
Lower #1
Upper #1
Lower #2
Lower #2
Upper #2
Week 3
If you hav
Week 4
Lower #1
Upper #1
Lower #2
Upper #2
Week 5
If you hav
Week 6
Lower #1
Upper #1
Lower #2
Upper #2
Week 7
If you hav
Week 8
Lower #1
Upper #1
Lower #2
Upper #2
Week 9
If you hav
Week 10A
Squat test
Bench test
Deadlift test
Week 10B
Squat test
Bench test
Bench test
Deadlift test
Week 11
Lower #1
Upper #1
Lower #2
Lower #2
Upper #2
Optional Day
Back squat 4
Back squat 0
Overhead press 2
Glute Ham Raise 1
Helms row 1
Hammer curl 0
Deadlift 4
Barbell bench press 4
Barbell bench press 0
Hip abduction 0
Weighted pull-up 1
Floor skull crusher 1
Standing calf raise 1
Back squat 4
Weighted dip 2
Hanging leg raise 0
Lat pull-over 1
Incline dumbbell curl 1
Face pull 0
Pause deadlift 4
Pause barbell bench press 3
Chest-supported T-Bar row OR Pendlay row 1
Nordic ham curl 0
Dumbbell shrug 0
If you have a 5th day available to train and would lik
Exercise Warm-up Sets
Deadlift 4
Sumo box squat or pause high-bar squat 2
Leg curl 1
Standing calf raise 1
Hanging leg raise 0
Barbell bench press 4
Barbell bench press 0
Chin-up 1
Overhead press 2
Chest-supported dumbbell row 1
A1: Face pull 0
A2: Dumbbell lateral raise 0
B1: Concentration bicep curl 0
B2: Triceps pressdown 0
Back squat 4
Snatch-grip romanian deadlift 2
Leg extension 1
Standing calf raise 0
Banded lateral walk or hip abduction 0
V sit-up 0
Neck flexion/extension (optional) 1
Close-grip bench press 3
Pendlay row 1
Weighted dip 2
Eccentric-accentuated pull-up 1
A1. Incline shrug 0
A2. Upright row 0
B1: Barbell or EZ bar curl 0
B2. Skull crusher 0
Back squat 4
Back squat 0
Overhead press 2
Glute Ham Raise 1
Helms row 1
Hammer curl 0
Deadlift 4
Barbell bench press 3
Barbell bench press 0
Hip abduction 0
Weighted pull-up 1
Floor skull crusher 1
Standing calf raise 1
Back squat 4
Weighted dip 2
Hanging leg raise 0
Lat pull-over 1
Incline dumbbell curl 1
Face pull 0
Pause deadlift 4
Pause barbell bench press 3
Chest-supported T-Bar row OR Pendlay row 1
Nordic ham curl 0
Dumbbell shrug 0
If you have a 5th day available to train and would lik
Exercise Warm-up Sets
Deadlift 4
Deadlift 0
Sumo box squat or pause high-bar squat 2
Leg curl 1
Standing calf raise 1
Hanging leg raise 0
"Flat-back" bench press 3
Chin-up 1
Overhead press / push press 2
Chest-supported dumbbell row 1
A1: Face pull 0
A2: Dumbbell lateral raise 0
B1: Concentration bicep curl 0
B2: Triceps pressdown 0
Back squat 4
5" block pull 3
Leg extension 1
Standing calf raise 0
Banded lateral walk or hip abduction 0
V sit-up 0
Neck flexion/extension (optional) 1
Weighted dip 2
Pendlay row 1
Deficit push-up 2
Eccentric-accentuated pull-up 1
A1. Incline shrug 0
A2. Bent over reverse dumbbell flye 0
B1: Barbell or EZ bar curl 0
B2. Skull crusher 0
Exercise Warm-up Sets
Back squat 4
Back squat 0
Overhead press 2
Glute Ham Raise 1
Helms row 1
Hammer curl 0
Deadlift 4
Barbell bench press 3
Barbell bench press 0
Hip abduction 0
Weighted pull-up 1
Floor skull crusher 1
Standing calf raise 1
Back squat 4
Weighted dip 2
Hanging leg raise 0
Lat pull-over 1
Incline dumbbell curl 1
Face pull 0
Pause deadlift 4
Pause barbell bench press 3
Chest-supported T-Bar row OR Pendlay row 1
Nordic ham curl 0
Dumbbell shrug 0
If you have a 5th day available to train and would lik
Semi-deloa
Exercise Warm-up Sets
Deadlift 4
Sumo box squat or pause high-bar squat 2
Leg curl 1
Standing calf raise 1
Hanging leg raise 0
Barbell bench press 3
Chin-up 1
Overhead press 2
Chest-supported dumbbell row 1
A1: Face pull 0
A2: Dumbbell lateral raise 0
B1: Concentration bicep curl 0
B2: Triceps pressdown 0
Back squat 4
Low-bar back squat 0
Snatch-grip romanian deadlift 2
Leg extension 1
Standing calf raise 0
Banded lateral walk or hip abduction 0
V sit-up 0
Neck flexion/extension (optional) 1
Barbell floor press 2
Pendlay row 1
Weighted dip 2
Neutral grip pull-up 1
A1. Incline shrug 0
A2. Upright row 0
B1. Barbell or EZ bar curl 0
B2. Skull crusher 0
Back squat 4
Back squat 0
Overhead press 2
Glute Ham Raise 1
Helms row 1
Hammer curl 0
Pause deadlift 4
Barbell bench press 4
Barbell bench press 0
Hip abduction 0
Weighted pull-up 1
Floor skull crusher 1
Standing calf raise 1
Back squat 4
Weighted dip 2
Hanging leg raise 0
Lat pull-over 1
Incline dumbbell curl 1
Face pull 0
Deadlift 4
Pause barbell bench press 3
Chest-supported T-Bar row OR Pendlay row 1
Nordic ham curl 0
Dumbbell shrug 0
If you have a 5th day available to train and would lik
Deadlift 4
Sumo box squat or pause high-bar squat 2
Leg curl 1
Standing calf raise 1
Hanging leg raise 0
"Flat-back" bench press 3
Chin-up 1
Overhead press / push press 2
Chest-supported dumbbell row 1
A1: Face pull 0
A2: Dumbbell lateral raise 0
B1: Concentration bicep curl 0
B2: Triceps pressdown 0
Low-bar back squat 4
3" block pull 3
Leg extension 1
Standing calf raise 0
Banded lateral walk or hip abduction 0
V sit-up 0
Neck flexion/extension (optional) 1
Dumbbell Incline Press 2
Pendlay row 1
Weighted dip 2
Eccentric-accentuated pull-up 1
A1. Incline shrug 0
A2. Bent over reverse dumbbell flye 0
B1. Barbell or EZ bar curl 0
B2. Skull crusher 0
Back squat 4
Deadlift 4
Overhead press 2
Leg extension 1
Bicycle crunch 0
MAX TESTING OPTION B: Important! For competitive
Exercise Warm-up Sets
Back squat 5
Single-arm lat pulldown 1
Incline dumbbell curl 0
Standing calf raise 1
Deadlift 4
Sumo box squat or pause high-bar squat 2
Leg curl 1
Standing calf raise 1
Hanging leg raise 0
Barbell bench press 3
Assisted Chin-up 1
Overhead press 2
Chest-supported dumbbell row 1
A1: Face pull 0
A2: Dumbbell lateral raise 0
B1: Concentration bicep curl 0
B2: Triceps pressdown 0
Back squat 4
Snatch-grip Romanian deadlift 2
Leg extension 1
Standing calf raise 0
Banded lateral walk or hip abduction 0
V sit-up 0
Neck flexion/extension (optional) 1
Close-grip bench press 3
Chest-supported dumbbell row 1
Weighted dip 2
Single-arm lat pulldown 1
A1. Incline shrug 0
A2. Upright row 0
B1: Barbell or EZ bar curl 0
B2. Skull crusher 0
arranty: While the author has used his best efforts and knowledge in resea
kilograms or type "lbs" if using pounds (quotation
kg
Squat Bench Deadlift OHP
140 110 200 75
1 2 175-185 87.5-92.5% 9
3 3 160 80% N/A
2 8 N/A 7
3 6-8 N/A 8
3 8-10 N/A 9
3 10-12 N/A 8
3 10 N/A 7
3 8-10 N/A 8
3 3/3 60 80% N/A
3 12-15 N/A 9
3 15-20 N/A 9
3 15-20 N/A 9
3 12-15 N/A 9
3 12-15 N/A 9
SUGGESTED REST DAY (1-2 days off depending on you
3 6 105 75% N/A
2 4 N/A 8
3 12-15 N/A 9
4 15-20 N/A 9
3 15-20 N/A 9
3 12-15 N/A 9
3 12/12 N/A 8
3 6 N/A 7
3 10 N/A 7
2 AMRAP N/A 7
2 AMRAP N/A 10
2 15-20 N/A 9
2 15-20 N/A 9
3 12-15 N/A 9
3 8-10 N/A 9
SUGGESTED REST DAY (1-2 days off depending on you
Working Sets Reps Load (kg) %1RM RPE
3 12 N/A 8
3 12 N/A 8
3 21 N/A 10
3 21 N/A 10
3 20 N/A 9
3 20 N/A 9
3 12 N/A 9
3 15 N/A 9
3 15/15 N/A 8
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Reset each rep (don't to
Keep your hips straight, do nordic h
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Keep elbows locked in place, squeeze
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Top set. Aim for a ne
Focus on technique. Press the bar bac
Machine, band or weighted, 1 second isom
1.5x shoulder width grip, pull
Arc the bar back behind your head, soft
1-2 second pause at the bottom
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Maintain tight pressure in your up
Do dumbbell floor press if no
Knees to chest, controlled reps, straighte
Can use a DB, cable/rope or band,
Do each arm one at a time rather than alte
Can use cable/rope or band, retract yo
3 second pause right after the pla
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Be mindful of lower back fatigue. St
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Perform with bands if no lat pulldow
Focus on the mind-mus
1-2 second pause at the bottom of eac
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As many reps as possible. Always use a spott
Do lying leg curl machine or nordic ha
Arc the dumbbell out, mind-muscle c
Can do with cables or bands, squeeze
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As many reps as possible. Always use a spott
Reset each rep (don't to
Use bands if no machine access, mind-
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