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13 Week Powerlifting Program Spreadsheets

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Torokhtiy 13 Week Olympic Weightlifting Program Spreadsheet (3 Day)

By Kyle Risley
Last updated January 12, 2023

Recommended by Lift Vault: Recommended

Experience level: Advanced, Intermediate

Meet prep program: Yes

Program goal: Olympic Weightlifting

Uses RPE: No

Uses 1RM Percentage(%): Yes


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This is a 13 week 3 day Olympic weightlifting program designed by Oleksiy Torokhtiy. It is a well-rounded base program, training a variety of snatch variations, clean variations, and squat variations in addition to back accessories.

Program Overview

  • The program is 13 weeks long.
  • The program has 3 primary training days per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday).
    • If you have extra time, you can perform the Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday workouts, but they are optional.
  • There is a fair amount of exercise variety in the program, but here is general breakdown of exercise frequency for the three primary training days:
    • Back extensions: 3 times per week
    • Snatch + variations: 3 times per week
    • C&J + variations: 3 times per week
    • Squatting: 2 times per week
  • If you see an “X” it means to choose the weight yourself.
  • If you see “for technique” beside an exercise, it means to use less weight, slow the movement down, and focus on executing the lift with perfect form.
  • The rep scheme is weight x reps x sets.
[Read more…]

Filed Under: 13 Week Programs, Olympic Weightlifting Programs, Programs

Squat frequency: 2
Bench press frequency: 0
Deadlift frequency: 0
Overhead press frequency: 0

Drop Bear Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Program Spreadsheets

By Kyle Risley
Last updated April 17, 2020


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Here are three different versions of the Drop Bear program: junior (beginner), intermediate, and senior (advanced). The beginner version is a 12 week powerlifting program, the intermediate version is a 13 week powerlifting program, and the advanced version is a 19 week powerlifting program. The intermediate program could be used to peak for a powerlifting competition. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 12 Week Programs, 13 Week Programs, 19 Week Programs, Peaking Program, Powerlifting Program, Programs, Strength Training Program
Tagged With: 12 Week Workout Plan



Alan Thrall Program Spreadsheet – Untamed Method

By Kyle Risley
Last updated April 18, 2020

Experience level: Beginner, Intermediate

Weeks: 13

Periodization: Block Periodization

Meet prep program: No

Program goal: Powerlifting, Strength


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This is a 13 week program created by Barbell Medicine for Alan Thrall of Untamed Strength. Below you will find a video overview of the program, which is very important for understanding how the program works. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 13 Week Programs, Powerlifting Program, Programs, Strength Training Program
Tagged With: 4 Day Workout Plan
Squat frequency: 2
Bench press frequency: 4
Deadlift frequency: 2

Cowboy Method Spreadsheets – Original and Modified

By Kyle Risley
Last updated April 18, 2020

Experience level: Intermediate

Weeks: 14

Periodization: Wave Periodization

Meet prep program: Yes

Program goal: Powerlifting

Uses RPE: No

Uses 1RM Percentage(%): Yes


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While the Texas Method has long been a popular intermediate program for graduates of Rippetoe’s Starting Strength or other novice programs like Strong Lifts, a popular Texas Method variation to emerge has been the Cowboy Method.

Included here are the Original Cowboy Method and a Modified Cowboy Method. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 13 Week Programs, 14 Week Programs, Lift Specific Program, Powerlifting Program, Programs, Strength Training Program
Tagged With: 3 Day Workout Plan
Squat frequency: 3
Bench press frequency: 2
Deadlift frequency: 1
Overhead press frequency: 1

Daily Undulating Periodization (DUP) Training Program Spreadsheets

By Kyle Risley
Last updated April 18, 2020


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Daily Undulating Periodization or DUP is a scientifically proven method to get stronger, making it ideal for athletes, powerlifters, and anyone looking to gain strength.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: 13 Week Programs, 3 Week Programs, 4 Week Programs, 8 Week Programs, Peaking Program, Powerbuilding Program, Powerlifting Program, Programs
Tagged With: 4 Week Workout Plan, 8 Week Workout Plan



Sheiko Program Spreadsheets & Templates

By Kyle Risley
Last updated August 4, 2023

Recommended by Lift Vault: Recommended

Experience level: Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Weeks: 12, 13, 4, 8

Periodization: Undulating Periodization

Meet prep program: No, Yes

Program goal: Peaking, Powerlifting

Uses RPE: No

Uses 1RM Percentage(%): Yes


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To best understand Sheiko’s training methodology, Lift Vault highly recommends you read or listen to his interview with Omar Isuf.

Sheiko programs are powerlifting programs attributed to Boris Sheiko, renowned Russian powerlifting coach. His programs are known for their high volume and great results for those who can complete them.

More of a loose working template than a strict program, many different variations of Sheiko powerlifting programs have been circulating Internet forums for years.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: 12 Week Programs, 13 Week Programs, 4 Week Programs, 8 Week Programs, Powerlifting Program, Programs
Tagged With: 3 Day Workout Plan, 4 Week Workout Plan, 8 Week Workout Plan
Squat frequency: 2
Bench press frequency: 3
Deadlift frequency: 1

GZCL Method Spreadsheets: General Gainz, UHF, Jacked and Tan 2.0, The Rippler & More [Complete]

By Kyle Risley
Last updated May 15, 2021

Recommended by Lift Vault: Recommended

Experience level: Beginner, Intermediate

Weeks: 11, 12, 13, 15, 5

Periodization: Linear Periodization, Undulating Periodization

Meet prep program: Yes

Program goal: Powerlifting, Strength

Uses RPE: Yes

Uses 1RM Percentage(%): Yes


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Updates:

  • May 18, 2020
    • Added a section for “Key GZCL Concepts & Program Differences” which is a great overview of the different GZCL program options.
  • I removed the spreadsheet previews for most of the spreadsheets because of negative impact to page load speed, especially for mobile users. All of the spreadsheets are still there, you will just need to click on the Google Sheets link with the green icon.
  • In depth post on GZCLP programs added to new post

Bred from the popular Reddit user /u/gzcl (also check out his blog and personal subreddit), these easy to use spreadsheets and calculators are based on the general “GZCL Method” for powerlifting.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: 11 Week Programs, 12 Week Programs, 13 Week Programs, 15 Week Programs, 5 Week Programs, Powerlifting Program, Programs
Tagged With: 3 Day Workout Plan, 4 Day Split, 4 Day Workout Plan, 5 Day Workout Plan, 6 Day Workout Plan
Squat frequency: 2, 3
Bench press frequency: 2, 4
Deadlift frequency: 1, 2
Overhead press frequency: 1, 2

Smolov Program and Smolov Jr Bench and Squat Program Spreadsheets

By Kyle Risley
Last updated August 4, 2023

Experience level: Advanced

Weeks: 13, 3

Periodization: Block Periodization, Undulating Periodization

Meet prep program: Yes

Program goal: High Volume, Peaking

Uses RPE: No

Uses 1RM Percentage(%): Yes


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Ah, yes. The infamous Smolov program for squats and Smolov Jr for squat and/or bench press. If you’re willing to build these lifts at any cost (e.g. a record attempt) then this might be the ticket!

[Read more…]

Filed Under: 13 Week Programs, 3 Week Programs, Bench Press Workout Program, Lift Specific Program, Peaking Program, Powerlifting Program, Programs, Squat Program
Tagged With: 4 Day Workout Plan
Squat frequency: 3, 4
Bench press frequency: 4

Overhead press frequency: 4

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