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3_PowerBuilding_3.0_10weeks_
3_PowerBuilding_3.0_10weeks_
3_PowerBuilding_3.0_10weeks_
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Week 5: Semi-Deload
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Week 9: Taper Week
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SQUAT TEST:
BENCH TEST:
DEADLIFT TEST:
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IMPORTANT: In the light green cell be
kilograms or type "lbs" if using pounds
kg
Anderson Squat 3 3
Neutral Grip Pulldown 1 4
Dumbbell Skull Crusher 1 3
Barbell (or EZ-Bar) Strict Curl 1 4
Seated Face Pull 0 3
Deadlift 4 1
Pause Deadlift 0 2
Barbell Overhead Press 3 2
Band Pull-Apart 1 4
Cable Pullover 1 3
Hammer Curl 1 4
Standing Calf Raise 1 3
Back Squat 4 4
Strict Bench Press 4 1
Barbell RDL 2 2
Chest-Supported Row 1 4
Dumbbell Lateral Raise 0 4
Deadlift 4 1
Touch-And-Go Deadlift 0 2
Anderson Squat 3 3
Neutral Grip Pulldown 1 4
Dumbbell Skull Crusher 1 3
Barbell (or EZ-Bar) Strict Curl 1 4
Seated Face Pull 0 3
Deadlift 4 1
Pause Deadlift 0 2
Barbell Overhead Press 3 2
Band Pull-Apart 1 4
Cable Pullover 1 3
Hammer Curl 1 4
Standing Calf Raise 1 3
Back Squat 4 2
Strict Bench Press 4 1
Barbell RDL 2 2
Chest-Supported Row 1 4
Dumbbell Lateral Raise 0 4
Deadlift 4 1
Touch-And-Go Deadlift 0 2
Barbell Overhead Press 3 2
Band Pull-Apart 1 4
Cable Pullover 1 3
Hammer Curl 1 4
Standing Calf Raise 1 3
Back Squat 4 2
Strict Bench Press 4 1
Back Squat 4 2
Close Grip Bench Press 3 2
Barbell RDL 2 2
Chest-Supported Row 1 3
Dumbbell Lateral Raise 0 3
Anderson Squat 3 2
Neutral Grip Pulldown 1 3
Dumbbell Skull Crusher 1 3
Barbell (or EZ-Bar) Strict Curl 1 3
Seated Face Pull 0 3
Deadlift 4 1
Pause Deadlift 0 2
Barbell Overhead Press 3 2
Band Pull-Apart 1 3
Cable Pullover 1 3
Hammer Curl 1 3
Standing Calf Raise 1 3
Back Squat 4 2
Barbell Bench Press 4 3
Helms Row 1 3
Seated Leg Curl 1 3
Hip Abduction 0 3
Barbell RDL 2 2
Chest-Supported Row 1 3
Dumbbell Lateral Raise 0 3
Anderson Squat 3 2
Neutral Grip Pulldown 1 3
Dumbbell Skull Crusher 1 2
Barbell (or EZ-Bar) Strict Curl 1 3
Seated Face Pull 0 2
Deadlift 4 1
Pause Deadlift 0 2
Barbell Overhead Press 3 2
Band Pull-Apart 1 3
Cable Pullover 1 2
Hammer Curl 1 3
Standing Calf Raise 1 2
Back Squat 4 2
Strict Bench Press 4 1
Barbell RDL 2 1
Chest-Supported Row 1 3
Dumbbell Lateral Raise 0 3
Deadlift 4 1
Touch-And-Go Deadlift 0 2
Barbell Overhead Press 3 2
Band Pull-Apart 1 3
Cable Pullover 1 2
Hammer Curl 1 3
Standing Calf Raise 1 2
Back Squat 4 2
Strict Bench Press 4 1
Back Squat 4 1
Strict Bench Press 4 1
Reset Deadlift 4 2
Chest-Supported Row 1 4
Deadlift 4 1
Anderson Squat 3 2
Back Squat 5 1+
Leg Curl 1 2
Deadlift 5 1+
Chest-Supported Row 1 3
Dumbbell Skull Crusher 1 2
MAX TESTING OPTION B: Important! Choose either Week 10A or W
Exercise Warm-up Sets Working Sets
Back Squat 5 1
Leg Curl 1 2
Dumbbell Lateral Raise 1 2
Deadlift 5 1
Chest-Supported Row 1 3
Dumbbell Skull Crusher 1 2
e light green cell below, type "kg" if using
"lbs" if using pounds (quotation marks not
included)
kg
6 N/A 8 1-2min
8 N/A 6 2-4min
6-8 N/A 9 2-3min
8-10 N/A 10 1-2min
6-8 N/A 10 1-2min
15-20 N/A 9 1-2min
REST DAY
4 135 85% 8-9 3-5min
4 107.5 67.5% 7 2-4min
8 42.5 70% 6 2-3min
15-20 N/A 9 1-2min
15-20 N/A 7 1-2min
8-10 N/A 9 1-2min
10-12 N/A 10 1-2min
6 77.5 70% 7-8 3-5min
1 87,5-90 87.5-90% ~7-8 3-5min
6 N/A 8 1-2min
8 N/A 6 2-4min
6-8 N/A 9 2-3min
8-10 N/A 10 1-2min
6-8 N/A 10 1-2min
15-20 N/A 9 1-2min
REST DAY
2 145 90% 8-9 3-5min
8 105-112,5 65-70% 7 2-4min
6 N/A 8 1-2min
6 77.5 77.5% 7-8 3-5min
8 N/A 6 2-4min
6-8 N/A 9 2-3min
8-10 N/A 10 1-2min
6-8 N/A 10 1-2min
15-20 N/A 9 1-2min
REST DAY
2-4 145 90% 8-9 3-5min
4 112.5 70% 7 2-4min
8 42.5 70% 6 2-3min
15-20 N/A 9 1-2min
15-20 N/A 7 1-2min
8-10 N/A 9 1-2min
10-12 N/A 10 1-2min
6 82.5 75% 7-8 3-5min
1 90-92,5 90-92.5% ~7-9 3-5min
6 N/A 8 1-2min
8 N/A 6 2-4min
6-8 N/A 9 2-3min
8-10 N/A 10 1-2min
6-8 N/A 10 1-2min
15-20 N/A 9 1-2min
REST DAY
1 147,5-152,5 92.5-95% 8-9 3-5min
8 105-120 65-75% 7 2-4min
8 42.5 70% 6 2-3min
15-20 N/A 9 1-2min
15-20 N/A 7 1-2min
8-10 N/A 9 1-2min
10-12 N/A 10 1-2min
6 85 77.5% 7-8 3-5min
1 90-95 90-95% ~7-9 3-5min
6 N/A 8 1-2min
6 N/A 6 2-4min
6-8 N/A 9 2-3min
8-10 N/A 9 1-2min
6-8 N/A 9 1-2min
15-20 N/A 9 1-2min
REST DAY
3 135 85% 7-8 3-5min
4 107.5 67.5% 7 2-4min
8 42.5 70% 6 2-3min
15-20 N/A 9 1-2min
15-20 N/A 7 1-2min
8-10 N/A 9 1-2min
10-12 N/A 9 1-2min
6 77.5 70% 7-8 3-5min
3 85 85% 7-8 3-5min
10-12 N/A 8 2-3min
10-12 N/A 8 1-2min
12-15 N/A 8 1-2min
2 REST DAYS
Reps Load %1RM RPE Rest
6 N/A 8 1-2min
8 N/A 6 2-4min
6-8 N/A 9 2-3min
8-10 N/A 10 1-2min
6-8 N/A 10 1-2min
15-20 N/A 9 1-2min
REST DAY
2 147,5-152,5 92.5-95% 8-9 3-5min
8 105-120 65-75% 7 2-4min
8 42.5 70% 6 2-3min
15-20 N/A 9 1-2min
15-20 N/A 7 1-2min
8-10 N/A 9 1-2min
10-12 N/A 10 1-2min
4 85 77.5% 7-8 3-5min
1 90-95 90-95% ~7-9 3-5min
6 N/A 8 1-2min
8 N/A 6 2-4min
6-8 N/A 9 2-3min
8-10 N/A 10 1-2min
6-8 N/A 10 1-2min
15-20 N/A 9 1-2min
REST DAY
3 145-152,5 90-92.5% ~9 3-5min
4 115 72.5% 7 2-4min
8 42.5 70% 6 2-3min
15-20 N/A 9 1-2min
15-20 N/A 7 1-2min
8-10 N/A 9 1-2min
10-12 N/A 10 1-2min
4 87.5 80% 7-8 3-5min
1 92,5-97,5 92.5-97.5% ~8-9 3-5min
6 N/A 8 1-2min
8 N/A 6 2-4min
6-8 N/A 9 2-3min
8-10 N/A 10 1-2min
6-8 N/A 10 1-2min
15-20 N/A 9 1-2min
REST DAY
1 152,5-155 95-97.5% ~9 3-5min
8 105-120 65-75% 7 2-4min
8 42.5 70% 6 2-3min
15-20 N/A 9 1-2min
15-20 N/A 7 1-2min
8-10 N/A 9 1-2min
10-12 N/A 10 1-2min
4 90 82.5% 7-8 3-5min
1 92,5-97,5 92.5-97.5% ~9 3-5min
2 95 95% ~9 3-5min
10-12 N/A 8 2-3min
10-12 N/A 8 1-2min
12-15 N/A 8 1-2min
2 REST DAYS
LOCK IN TECHNIQUE AND PRIORITIZE RECOVERY WITH LOWER VOLUME
Reps Load %1RM RPE Rest
5 N/A 5 2-4min
10 N/A 7 1-2min
3 N/A 10 1-2min
5 N/A 7 2-3min
REST DAY
1 160-167,5 100-105% 9.5-10 4-6min
10-12 N/A 7 1-2min
12-15 N/A 7 1-2min
ither Week 10A or Week 10B. Do not run both weeks. See above for sugges
Reps Load %1RM RPE Rest
3 N/A 10 1-2min
5 N/A 7 2-3min
REST DAY
AMRAP 145 90% 9.5-10 4-6min
10-12 N/A 7 1-2min
12-15 N/A 7 1-2min
Notes
Brace your lats, chest tall, pull the slack out of the bar before liftin
1 second pause right after plates leave the floor
Focus on contracting your delts to move the weight, don't let form
sloppy toward the end of the set!
Mind-muscle connection with rear delts
Use bands if no cables. Keep constant tension on the lats. Big stretch
top by leaning slightly forward.
Keep elbows locked in place, squeeze the dumbbell handle hard
Push these all very hard. Go to true failure.
Sit back and down, keep your upper back tight to the bar
Strict 1 second pause on chest. Execute the set up and rep as perfect
possible. Don't overhype. Focus.
Set up a comfortable arch, quick pause on chest and explode up on
rep
Be mindful of lower back fatgiue, stay light and minimize cheatin
Focus on squeezing your hamstrings to move the weight
Machine, band or weighted, squeeze and hold for 1 second at the to
each rep
Notes
Top set. Focus on technique and explosive power.
Sit back and down, keep your upper back tight to the bar
Set the pins just above chest height, release tension while the bar is o
pins, then explode up. Control the weight.
Emphasize the stretch in your hamstrings, prevent your lower back f
rounding
Can use machine or brace against bench. Minimize cheating.
Focus on contracting your delts to move the weight, don't let form
sloppy toward the end of the set!
Brace your lats, chest tall, pull the slack out of the bar before liftin
Don't bounce the plates off the floor, just a light tap. Allow some
momentum and get in a good groove. Breathe/brace at the top.
Focus on contracting your delts to move the weight, don't let form
sloppy toward the end of the set!
Mind-muscle connection with rear delts
Use bands if no cables. Keep constant tension on the lats. Big stretch
top by leaning slightly forward.
Keep elbows locked in place, squeeze the dumbbell handle hard
Push these all very hard. Go to true failure.
Sit back and down, keep your upper back tight to the bar
Strict 1 second pause on chest. Execute the set up and rep as perfect
possible. Don't overhype. Focus.
Set up a comfortable arch, quick pause on chest and explode up on
rep
Be mindful of lower back fatgiue, stay light and minimize cheatin
Focus on squeezing your hamstrings to move the weight
Machine, band or weighted, squeeze and hold for 1 second at the to
each rep
Notes
Brace your lats, chest tall, pull the slack out of the bar before liftin
1 second pause right after plates leave the floor
Focus on contracting your delts to move the weight, don't let form
sloppy toward the end of the set!
Mind-muscle connection with rear delts
Use bands if no cables. Keep constant tension on the lats. Big stretch
top by leaning slightly forward.
Keep elbows locked in place, squeeze the dumbbell handle hard
Push these all very hard. Go to true failure.
Sit back and down, keep your upper back tight to the bar
Strict 1 second pause on chest. Execute the set up and rep as perfect
possible. Don't overhype. Focus.
Set up a comfortable arch, quick pause on chest and explode up on
rep
Be mindful of lower back fatgiue, stay light and minimize cheatin
Focus on squeezing your hamstrings to move the weight
Machine, band or weighted, squeeze and hold for 1 second at the to
each rep
Notes
Brace your lats, chest tall, pull the slack out of the bar before liftin
1 second pause right after plates leave the floor
Focus on contracting your delts to move the weight, don't let form
sloppy toward the end of the set!
Mind-muscle connection with rear delts
Use bands if no cables. Keep constant tension on the lats. Big stretch
top by leaning slightly forward.
Keep elbows locked in place, squeeze the dumbbell handle hard
Push these all very hard. Go to true failure.
Sit back and down, keep your upper back tight to the bar
Strict 1 second pause on chest. Execute the set up and rep as perfect
possible. Don't overhype. Focus.
Set up a comfortable arch, quick pause on chest and explode up on
rep
Be mindful of lower back fatgiue, stay light and minimize cheatin
Focus on squeezing your hamstrings to move the weight
Machine, band or weighted, squeeze and hold for 1 second at the to
each rep
Sit back and down, keep your upper back tight to the bar
Shoulder width grip, tuck your elbows in closer to your sides
Emphasize the stretch in your hamstrings, prevent your lower back f
rounding
Can use machine or brace against bench. Minimize cheating.
Focus on contracting your delts to move the weight, don't let form
sloppy toward the end of the set!
Brace your lats, chest tall, pull the slack out of the bar before liftin
1 second pause right after plates leave the floor
Focus on contracting your delts to move the weight, don't let form
sloppy toward the end of the set!
Mind-muscle connection with rear delts
Use bands if no cables. Keep constant tension on the lats. Big stretch
top by leaning slightly forward.
Keep elbows locked in place, squeeze the dumbbell handle hard
Push these all very hard. Go to true failure.
Sit back and down, keep your upper back tight to the bar
Set up a comfortable arch, quick pause on chest and explode up on
rep
Be mindful of lower back fatgiue, stay light and minimize cheatin
Focus on squeezing your hamstrings to move the weight
Machine, band or weighted, squeeze and hold for 1 second at the to
each rep
Notes
Notes
Brace your lats, chest tall, pull the slack out of the bar before liftin
1 second pause right after plates leave the floor
Focus on contracting your delts to move the weight, don't let form
sloppy toward the end of the set!
Mind-muscle connection with rear delts
Use bands if no cables. Keep constant tension on the lats. Big stretch
top by leaning slightly forward.
Keep elbows locked in place, squeeze the dumbbell handle hard
Push these all very hard. Go to true failure.
Sit back and down, keep your upper back tight to the bar
Strict 1 second pause on chest. Execute the set up and rep as perfect
possible. Don't overhype. Focus.
Set up a comfortable arch, quick pause on chest and explode up on
rep
Be mindful of lower back fatgiue, stay light and minimize cheatin
Focus on squeezing your hamstrings to move the weight
Machine, band or weighted, squeeze and hold for 1 second at the to
each rep
Notes
Brace your lats, chest tall, pull the slack out of the bar before liftin
1 second pause right after plates leave the floor
Focus on contracting your delts to move the weight, don't let form
sloppy toward the end of the set!
Mind-muscle connection with rear delts
Use bands if no cables. Keep constant tension on the lats. Big stretch
top by leaning slightly forward.
Keep elbows locked in place, squeeze the dumbbell handle hard
Push these all very hard. Go to true failure.
Sit back and down, keep your upper back tight to the bar
Strict 1 second pause on chest. Execute the set up and rep as perfect
possible. Don't overhype. Focus.
Set up a comfortable arch, quick pause on chest and explode up on
rep
Be mindful of lower back fatgiue, stay light and minimize cheatin
Focus on squeezing your hamstrings to move the weight
Machine, band or weighted, squeeze and hold for 1 second at the to
each rep
Aim for a new PR. Start with 100% and increase by ~2.5% every atte
until you hit a 9.5-10 RPE. Use a spotter and good form!
Can be seated or lying. Focus on squeezing your hamstrings to move
weight
Focus on contracting your delts to move the weight, don't let form
sloppy toward the end of the set!
Aim for a new PR. Start with 100% and increase by ~2.5% every atte
until you hit a 9.5-10 RPE. Use a spotter and good form!
Lean against wall and maintain wall contact with head, hips and back.
elbows pinned at sides. Control the weight.
Press up and back overhead, slight pause on the chest on each re
Aim for a new PR. Start with 100% and increase by ~2.5% every atte
until you hit a 9.5-10 RPE. Use a spotter and good form!
Can use machine or brace against bench. Minimize cheating.
Arc the dummbells behind your head. Constant tension on tricep
ks. See above for suggestions on which week to run.
Notes
As many reps as possible. Always use a spotter and good form. Aim t
3-5 reps
Can be seated or lying. Focus on squeezing your hamstrings to move
weight
Focus on contracting your delts to move the weight
As many reps as possible. Always use a spotter and good form. Aim t
3-5 reps
Lean against wall and maintain wall contact with head, hips and back.
elbows pinned at sides. Control the weight.
Press up and back overhead, slight pause on the chest on each re
As many reps as possible. Always use a spotter and good form. Aim t
3-5 reps
Can use machine or brace against bench. Minimize cheating.
Arc the dummbells behind your head. Constant tension on tricep