5-Day Powerbuilding Program (Intermediate Level)
Day 1: Lower Body Strength (Squat Focus)
- Barbell Back Squat
Sets x Reps: 4 x 5
Notes: Focus on depth and core stability
- Romanian Deadlift
Sets x Reps: 3 x 8-10
Notes: Hamstring stretch and control
- Walking Lunges
Sets x Reps: 3 x 10 each leg
Notes: Keep chest up
- Leg Curl Machine
Sets x Reps: 3 x 12-15
Notes: Slow eccentric phase
Day 2: Upper Body Strength (Bench Focus)
- Barbell Bench Press
Sets x Reps: 4 x 4-6
Notes: Control tempo
- Incline Dumbbell Press
Sets x Reps: 3 x 8-10
Notes: Full range of motion
- Chest Dips (Weighted if possible)
Sets x Reps: 3 x 10-12
Notes: Lean forward slightly
- Triceps Pushdown
Sets x Reps: 3 x 12-15
Notes: Lockout at bottom
Day 3: Deadlift & Pull Strength
- Conventional Deadlift
Sets x Reps: 4 x 4-6
Notes: Neutral spine
5-Day Powerbuilding Program (Intermediate Level)
- Pull-Ups or Lat Pulldown
Sets x Reps: 3 x 8-12
Notes: Full stretch at bottom
- Bent Over Rows
Sets x Reps: 3 x 10
Notes: Keep back straight
- Face Pulls
Sets x Reps: 3 x 15
Notes: Focus on rear delts
Day 4: Push Hypertrophy (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps)
- Incline Machine Press
Sets x Reps: 4 x 10-12
Notes: Control throughout
- Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Sets x Reps: 3 x 10
Notes: Avoid flaring elbows too much
- Lateral Raises
Sets x Reps: 3 x 12-15
Notes: Strict form
- Overhead Triceps Extension
Sets x Reps: 3 x 12
Notes: Stretch triceps fully
Day 5: Pull Hypertrophy (Back, Biceps, Rear Delts)
- Chest Supported Row
Sets x Reps: 4 x 10-12
Notes: Squeeze at top
- Lat Pulldown (Wide Grip)
Sets x Reps: 3 x 12
Notes: Don't use momentum
- EZ Bar Curl
5-Day Powerbuilding Program (Intermediate Level)
Sets x Reps: 3 x 10-12
Notes: Full range
- Hammer Curl
Sets x Reps: 3 x 12
Notes: Keep wrists neutral