Brendan Tietz 7 Week Intermediate Powerlifting Program

This is a spreadsheet derived from Brendan Tietz’s YouTube video on intermediate powerlifting and bodybuilding programming. If you’re a beginner lifter, please see Brendan Tietz Beginner Powerlifting Program. As this blends a significant amount of hypertrophy work with strength development, this could also be considered a powerbuilding program. This program utilizes a blend of percentage programming and RPE. If you’re unfamiliar with RPE, you can learn more about it here: RPE Calculator.

Program Summary

• Two blocks: volume and intensity
• The volume block builds fatigue and creates a “recovery hole” for the athlete
• The intensity block tapers volume down, increases intensity of weights, and helps peak strength
• 7 week program
• 5 training days per week
• One training day per week focuses on the following areas
  • Volume
  • Accessories
  • Hypertrophy
  • Accessories
  • Technique

For additional information, please see Brendan’s video below.

Brendan Tietz Intermediate Program Spreadsheet

Brendan Tietz Intermediate Powerlifting Program | LiftVault.com

Video: Brendan Tietz Intermediate Program Overview

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