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Peaking powerlifting programs are designed to help "peak" an athlete's one rep max (1RM) in preparation for a powerlifting meet. Peaking programs can also be known as tapering programs because the amount of volume is tapered down as the programs progresses.
Below you will find peaking routines for individual lifts as well as for all three powerlifting competition lifts.
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Experience level: Beginner, Intermediate
Weeks: 10
Periodization: Linear Periodization
Powerlifting meet prep program: Yes
Program goal:Peaking, Powerlifting
Uses RPE:No
Uses 1RM Percentage(%):Yes
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The Ancient God Deadlift Routine was developed with beginners and low intermediates in mind. It is low-medium in volume, which leaves plenty of recovery room for accessories.
The goal is to add kilos to your max deadlift while making you comfortable with working with weights closer to your max for doubles and triples, all without leaving you drained for the other sessions of the week. [Read more…]
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Experience level: Advanced, Intermediate
Weeks: 12
Periodization: Block Periodization
Powerlifting meet prep program: Yes
Program goal:Peaking, Powerlifting
Uses RPE:Yes
Uses 1RM Percentage(%):No
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This is a 12 week powerlifting peaking program based on rate of perceived exertion (RPE). It uses 4 training days per week and divides the 12 week program into four different training blocks ending with a taper. It was created by Matt Mignone at Mignone Strength [Read more…]
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Experience level: Advanced, Intermediate
Weeks: 17
Periodization: Block Periodization
Powerlifting meet prep program: Yes
Program goal:Peaking, Powerlifting
Uses RPE:No
Uses 1RM Percentage(%):Yes
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This is a 17 week powerlifting peaking program broken up into 3 different training blocks: hypertrophy, strength, and peaking. It uses 4 training days per week: squat, bench press, deadlift, and another bench press training session. [Read more…]
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Experience level: Advanced
Weeks: 5
Periodization: Undulating Periodization
Powerlifting meet prep program: Yes
Program goal:Powerlifting
Uses RPE:No
Uses 1RM Percentage(%):Yes
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This is a high frequency, up to 5 training days per week, bench press program shared by Empire Barbell. It is a peaking program for the bench press that aims for the athlete to achieve a new one rep max in 5 weeks. [Read more…]
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Experience level: Advanced
Weeks: 5
Powerlifting meet prep program: Yes
Program goal:Peaking
Uses RPE:Yes
Uses 1RM Percentage(%):Yes
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This is Mark Bell’s 5 week Sling Shot bench press program, also known as the “Stronger in 30 Days” program. It’s a relatively straightforward bench-only program that gradually decreases volume while increasing intensity before attempting a new PR on week 5. Pretty classic linear periodization leading into a peak. [Read more…]
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Experience level: Advanced
Weeks: 14
Periodization: Block Periodization
Powerlifting meet prep program: Yes
Program goal:Peaking, Powerlifting
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This is a 14 week strength and peaking block for advanced powerlifters. It contains four training blocks and can be used to peak for a powerlifting meet. It was written by the highly accomplished folks at Squats & Science. [Read more…]
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Recommended by Lift Vault: Recommended
Experience level: Beginner
Weeks: 6
Periodization: Undulating Periodization
Powerlifting meet prep program: Yes
Program goal:Peaking, Powerlifting
Uses RPE:No
Uses 1RM Percentage(%):Yes
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This is a 6 week beginner powerlifting peaking block from Squats & Science.
This is a pretty unique program because there aren’t many peaking program designed strictly for the beginner powerlifter. I believe [Read more…]