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PL1: Novice Linear Progression

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Powerlifting
Coach
Coach Josh

Powerlifter 1 is a 12-week novice strength program designed to develop your squat, bench press and deadlift through three structured training phases.

You will train three times per week, progressing from manageable sets of five to heavier triples, doubles and controlled singles. Light, medium and heavy sessions are gradually introduced to manage fatigue while your working weights increase.

Clear exercise demonstrations, technique instructions and progression rules guide every session, making this ideal for novice lifters ready to move beyond unstructured training and build measurable barbell strength.

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Build Measurable Strength
Follow a clear progression system that gradually increases your working weights as your strength and technique improve.
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Master The Main Lifts
Develop consistent technique in the squat, bench press and deadlift through frequent practice, detailed instructions and exercise demonstrations.
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Manage Fatigue as You Progress
Transition from linear progression into light, medium and heavy sessions as the weights become more demanding.
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Train Just Three Days Per Week
Build serious strength with a manageable schedule that provides enough training stimulus while allowing time for recovery.
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Finish With Your Strongest Lifts
Progress from sets of five to controlled heavy singles, bringing twelve weeks of training together through technically sound final lifts.
Features
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Access to your coaches
Coaches who will hold you accountable and provide the feedback you need to grow
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Programming 7 days per week
Daily strength, conditioning, and skill training that’s accessible and challenging for athletes of any level or background
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Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy
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Detailed, expert instruction
Coaches who will hold you accountable and provide the feedback you need to grow
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Train with coaches who push you, understand your goals, and keep you progressing.
Equipment
Required
Olympic Barbell // Weight Plates // Small Change Plates or Microplates // Secure Weight Collars // Squat Rack with Safety Arms // Flat Bench // Pull-up Bar // Bumper Plates and a suitable surface for Power Cleans // Resistance bands or an assisted chin-up machine, if required // Phone or camera for recording working sets // A competent spotter for heavy squats and bench presses
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 12-week program
Sunday
Week 1 Day 1

A

BB Back Squat

3 x 5

B

BB Bench Press

3 x 5

C

BB Deadlift

1 x 5

Tuesday
Week 1 Day 3

A

BB Back Squat

3 x 5

B

BB OH Press

3 x 5

C

BB Deadlift

1 x 5

Thursday
Week 1 Day 5

A

BB Back Squat

3 x 5

B

BB Bench Press

3 x 5

C

BB Deadlift

1 x 5

Coach
coach-avatar Coach Josh

Coach Josh has been helping people build stronger, more capable bodies since 2010. His coaching prioritises sound technique, structured progression and sustainable results. Through Powerlifter 1, Josh provides novice lifters with a clear pathway to develop confidence under the bar and build measurable strength in the squat, bench press and deadlift.

PL1: Novice Linear Progression