Powerbuilding workout program

A four-day program combining heavy squat, bench, and deadlift work with moderate-to-high hypertrophy volume.

Intermediate · 4 days per week · 6–8 weeks

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Lower Strength

  • Back Squat: 1 × 4 reps @ RPE 8, 3 × 5 reps @ RPE 7.5
  • Deadlift: 3 × 4 reps @ RPE 7.5
  • Bulgarian Split Squat: 3 × 8-10 reps @ RPE 8
  • Back Extension: 3 × 10-15 reps @ RPE 8
  • Cable Crunch: 3 × 10-15 reps @ RPE 8

Upper Strength

  • Barbell Bench Press: 1 × 4 reps @ RPE 8, 4 × 5 reps @ RPE 7.5
  • Barbell Row: 4 × 6-8 reps @ RPE 8
  • Dumbbell Shoulder Press: 3 × 6-10 reps @ RPE 8
  • Chin-Up: 3 × 5-8 reps @ RPE 8
  • Skull Crusher: 3 × 8-12 reps @ RPE 8

Lower Hypertrophy

  • Front Squat: 4 × 8-10 reps @ RPE 8
  • Bulgarian Split Squat: 3 × 10-12 reps @ RPE 8
  • Glute Bridge: 4 × 8-12 reps @ RPE 8
  • Back Extension: 3 × 12-15 reps @ RPE 8
  • Cable Crunch: 3 × 12-15 reps @ RPE 8

Upper Hypertrophy

  • Dumbbell Bench Press: 4 × 8-12 reps @ RPE 8
  • Chest-Supported Row: 4 × 8-12 reps @ RPE 8
  • Dumbbell Fly: 3 × 10-15 reps @ RPE 8
  • Lat Pulldown: 3 × 10-15 reps @ RPE 8
  • Cable Curl: 3 × 10-15 reps @ RPE 8
  • Face Pull: 3 × 12-15 reps @ RPE 8

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