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Building Strength

USPA

Powerlifting

Coach

Kyle Young

Welcome to Building Strength!

Join a team of driven, like-minded individuals committed to working hard and getting stronger. This 4-5 day per week program is designed to accelerate your strength and master your technique, no matter your experience level.

Built with varying intensities, this program keeps your training fresh and engaging while delivering results. Backed by years of expert coaching experience—ranging from beginner lifters to all-time world record holders—Building Strength ensures you’re prepared for success.

If you’re missing something in your current training, you’ll notice the difference right away. Stay prepared, stay strong, and always stay Platform Ready!

$29 / mo

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Coaches dedicated to holding you accountable and providing technical feedback to fuel your growth, and connecting you with a supportive community!

Programming 5 days per week

This program provides 4 focused training days and 1 recovery day. Each movement is carefully selected to improve, technique while building strength.

Exercise Video Guidance

Instructional movement videos and detailed written performance points guide your lifts, making execution simple and precise—no more guessing!

Delivered through our partner TrainHeroic

Ditch lifeless PDFs—your coaches and team are here to push you harder, know you better, and keep you going longer, all through our interactive app!

Equipment

Required

Barbells // Squat and Bench Rack // Dumbells

Recommended

Some plate loaded standard gym equipment

Sample Week

I will write fresh programming weekly. You’ll get notifications when they’re ready

Sunday

Week 1 Day 1

Lunge Hip Circles

3 x 10

90-90 Hip Transitions

3 x 10

Sots Press W/ PVC

3 x 6

Squat W/ Long Pause

3 x 5

Squat W/ Tempo

2 x 6

Competition Squat

1 x 3

Cluster Deadlifts

1 x 10

Leg Press

15, 12, 10

Plate Plank Push

Monday

Week 1 Day 2

Bench Angel

3 x 10

Face Pulls W/ T-Spine EXT

3 x 15

Kneeling T-Spine Extension

3 x 8

Spoto Press W/ Feet Up

3 x 5

Close Grip Bench Press

2 x 6

Competition Bench Press

1 x 3

Pec Fly W/ Dumbbells

15, 12, 10

Rolling Triceps Extension W/ Dumbbells

15, 12, 10

Bent Over Row W/ Pause

15, 12, 10

Tuesday

Week 1 Day 3

Active Rest

1 x 30:00

Wednesday

Week 1 Day 4

Sots Press W/ Dumbbells

3 x 10

90-90 Hip Transitions

3 x 10

Lunge Hip Circles

3 x 10

Eccentric Deadlift

3 x 3

Pause Deadlift Off The Floor

3 x 6

Competition Deadlift

1 x 3

Zombie Front Squat

3 x 8

Hamstring Curls

15, 12, 10

Thursday

Week 1 Day 5

Face Pulls W/ T-Spine EXT

3 x 15

Wall Angel

3 x 10

Kneeling T-Spine Extension

3 x 8

Sots Press W/ Dumbbells

3 x 5

Incline Bench Press

3 x 8

Bench W/ Long Pause

3 x 8

Bent Over Row

15, 12, 10

Dips

Pull Ups

AB Wheel

Coach

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Kyle Young

Director of Education and Head Coach of Team USA Learn from a true leader in the strength community with Kyle Young, Director of Education and Head Coach for Team USA Powerlifting under the USPA. Kyle has committed his career to advancing coaching standards and providing top-tier educational resources to coaches and athletes around the world.

Move well, get strong, and stay Platform Ready.

Join a team of like-minded lifters, finally a quality program for lifters over that will not cost an arm and an a leg! With expert coaching, fresh programming, and proven results, Building Strength will elevate your strength and technique. Don’t settle—st

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FAQs

Do I have to train 5 days per week?

This program is designed with flexibility in mind. Midweek includes an active recovery day, and you can even add one on Saturday. However, to see results, we need at least three dedicated training days from you each week for success!

Will this team get me ready for a competition?

We believe this is one of the best and most well-rounded strength programs available! It’s designed to help you move better, get stronger. Need to peak? Add our 5 week peak program anytime to be platform-ready, no matter where you are in your training!

If I need more help what is my next steps?

We offer multiple ways to enhance your coaching and education! With the growing USPA University, you’ll access both free and paid opportunities to expand your knowledge. Prefer one-on-one guidance? Schedule a free consultation with a USPA-registered coach and take your skills to the next level!

What if my training days don't match the calendar?

No problem at all! With just three solid training days per week, you can achieve great success. Once you join the team, you’ll have the flexibility to adjust training days to fit your work or busy schedule seamlessly.

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