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Home » Programs » 9 Week Programs » Brian Alsruhe 9 Week Powerbuilding Program (5/3/1 Variant)

Brian Alsruhe 9 Week Powerbuilding Program (5/3/1 Variant)

By Kyle Risley
Last updated April 18, 2020

Experience level: Intermediate

Weeks: 9

Periodization: Undulating Periodization

Meet prep program: No

Program goal: Hypertrophy, Strength

Uses RPE: No

Uses 1RM Percentage(%): Yes


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Check out the spreadsheet for Brian Alsruhe’s 5/3/1 variant program, which is excellent for those looking for a powerbuilding training style.

Please watch Brian’s video to understand how the program works.

FREE POWERBUILDER PROGRAM!!!
Watch this video on YouTube.

To learn more about Brian Alsruhe, check out his YouTube channel.

Spreadsheet removed based on request from Brian Alsruhe. Please watch Brian’s videos to determine how to properly run the program for yourself.

 

About Kyle Risley

Kyle Risley founded Lift Vault in 2016 to make finding great powerlifting programs easier. Since then, the site has grown to include hundreds of programs for strength, bodybuilding, Olympic weightlifting, and more. He currently lives in Massachusetts and continues to compete in powerlifting.

Filed Under: 9 Week Programs, Powerbuilding Program, Programs, Strength Training Program
Tagged With: 4 Day Workout Plan
Squat frequency: 1
Bench press frequency: 1
Deadlift frequency: 1
Overhead press frequency: 1

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