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15 Week Intermediate Powerlifting Program (2021 Update)

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This is a 15 week intermediate powerlifting program from PRs on the Platform. It utilizes block periodization and can be run repeatedly or used to peak for a powerlifting competition.

This is the updated 2021 version of the program. Other programs from PRs on the Platform can be found here:

Program Overview

  • 15 weeks
  • 4 training days per week
  • Uses block periodization, comprised of 3 training blocks
  • 2x weekly squat
  • 3x weekly bench press
  • 2x weekly deadlift
  • RPE based
  • Two versions of block 3 exist
    • One version can be used if you’d like to rerun the program
    • The other version can be used to peak for a powerlifting meet

Video Overviews

I strongly recommend watching the videos below so you can understand the logic behind the program, how it can be laid out, who it is for, as well as how to use the spreadsheet.

If you ask me a question that is answered in one of these videos you will go on the wall of shame!

Block 1 (Weeks 1-5)

FREE PRs 15 Week Intermediate Program - Block 1 and How To Use

Block 2 (Weeks 6-10)

Block 2 - FREE PRs 15 Week Intermediate Program

Spreadsheet

As provided for free by PRs on the Platform.

Please watch the videos above if you plan on running this program.

PRs 15 Week Intermediate Program (2021 version) | LiftVault.com

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