DGITTFIT

Powerlifting, Bodybuilding
Coach
David Gittinger

12-Week Powerbuilding Program: Strength & Size with Smart Progression

Unleash your full potential with this 12-week powerbuilding program, designed to build maximum strength and muscle using a proven linear progression model. Featuring squat, bench press, and deadlift as the core lifts, this 4-day-per-week plan blends powerlifting intensity with bodybuilding hypertrophy.

✅ Progressive overload with exact percentages for steady strength gains
✅ Heavy deadlifts every other week for optimal recovery & peak performance
✅ Planned deloads (Weeks 4, 8, 12) to prevent burnout & maximize progress
✅ Targeted accessory work to build muscle & eliminate weak points

Whether you're a seasoned lifter or looking to break through plateaus, this program will push you to new levels of size, strength, and power. Get stronger, look bigger, and train smarter!

Features
1 sessions per week
Must use App app to view and log training
Program Training
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 12-week program
Sunday
Week 1 Day 1

A

Walk

1 x 30:00

Monday
Week 1 Day 2

A

Bench Press

5 x 5 @ 70 %

B

Seated DB Press

3 x 8

C

DB Incline Fly

3 x 12

D

Pull-Up

3 x MAX

E

Dip

3 x 12

Tuesday
Heavy Squat Day

A

Back Squat

5 x 5 @ 70 %

B

RDL

3 x 12

C

Bulgarian Split Squat

3 x 10

D

Leg Press

3 x 12

E

Hanging Leg Raise

3 x 15

Wednesday
Week 1 Day 4

A

Walk

1 x 30:00

Thursday
Heavy Deadlift

A

Deadlift

5 x 5 @ 70 %

B

Bent Over Row

4 x 8

C

Lat Pulldown

3 x 12

D

Lying Leg Curl

3 x 15

E

Leg Extension

3 x 15

Friday
Bench / Upper Accessory

A

Close Grip Bench Press

4 x 8 @ 70 %

B

Tricep Pushdown

3 x 12

C

DB Bicep Curls

3 x 12

D

Push-Up

5 x 10

E

Drag Curl

3 x 8

Saturday
Week 1 Day 7

A

Walk

1 x 30:00

Coach
coach-avatar David Gittinger

Powerbuilding Strength & Size