This program is designed in accordance with the Block Training System. It is a three-block peak, each block is four weeks long and all have a 3:1 loading to restoration microcycles. To keep things simple, I have held with three sessions per week.
Block 1 - Purpose to prepare the body and joints for the heavier loads in block B. To increase muscle mass in muscles required for a high powerlifting total. This phase is high in volume and has auxiliary movements that are general but with the purpose of developing the muscle in accordance with each lift.
Block 2 - Develop Strength and skill of execution of main lifts. This phase features a higher frequency of main lifts with both substantial and speed work. Auxiliary becomes only to offset muscle/movements which are underdeveloped but the big lifts.
Block 3 - Express strength/skill developed by previous blocks. The goal here is to allow fatigue generated by previous blocks to dissipate while maintaining a high level of fitness. Volume is dropped entirely, and intensity is high. Supra maximal movement feature to develop confidence with heavier loads.
FeaturesA
Heroic Warm-up
For Completion
B
Back Squat
3 x 10 @ 70 %
C
Hack Squat
3 x 20
D
Step-Ups
3 x 20
E
Barbell Hip Thrust
3 x 20
F
Plank
4 x MAX
A
Heroic Warm-up
For Completion
B
Bench Press
3 x 10 @ 70 %
C
Incline DB Bench Press
3 x 12
D
Seated Arnold press
3 x 12
E
Kneeling Face pull
3 x 20
F
Tricep Pushdown
3 x 12
G
Stir the Pot
3 x 20
A
Heroic Warm-up
For Completion
B
Deadlift
3 x 10 @ 70 %
C
Snatch grip RDL
3 x 12
D
Prone Machine Hamstring Curl
3 x 20
E
Pull-Up
3 x 20
F
Chest-Supported DB Row
3 x 20
G
Slider Pike-Up
4 x 20