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Squat 3 Days per Week Powerlifting & Strength Programs

These are squat programs that call for the athlete to squat 3 days per week.

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All Pro Simple Beginner Routine Program Spreadsheet

By Kyle Risley
Last updated April 18, 2020

Experience level: Beginner

Weeks: 5

Periodization: Linear Periodization

Meet prep program: No

Program goal: Hypertrophy, Strength

Uses RPE: No

Uses 1RM Percentage(%): Yes


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The All Pro Simple Beginner Routine (ASBR) is a classic strength and hypertrophy workout routine for novices. It supposedly originated on BodyBuilding.com and this particular version was modified a bit by tr3pid.

There is an extensive FAQ section that is copied from the spreadsheet below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 5 Week Programs, Bodybuilding Program, Powerbuilding Program
Tagged With: 3 Day Bodybuilding Program, 3 Day Workout Plan
Squat frequency: 3
Bench press frequency: 3
Deadlift frequency: 3
Overhead press frequency: 3

Brazos Valley Barbell 8 Week Intermediate Powerlifting Program

By Kyle Risley
Last updated April 18, 2020

Recommended by Lift Vault: Recommended

Experience level: Intermediate

Weeks: 8

Periodization: Undulating Periodization

Meet prep program: No

Program goal: Powerlifting, Strength

Uses RPE: Yes

Uses 1RM Percentage(%): Yes


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Brazos Valley Barbell Intermediate Powerlifting Program Overview

  • Written by David Woolson with Brazos Valley Barbell
  • 8 week powerlifting program
  • 1 deload week
  • 5 days per week
  • 3x weekly squat
  • 3-4x weekly bench press (if counting bench variations like CGBP)
  • 2x weekly deadlift

Long program description and video overview are available below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 8 Week Programs, Powerlifting Program, Programs
Tagged With: 5 Day Workout Plan, 8 Week Workout Plan
Squat frequency: 3
Bench press frequency: 3, 4
Deadlift frequency: 2

RTS General Intermediate Program Spreadsheet – Mike Tuchscherer

By Kyle Risley
Last updated April 18, 2020

Experience level: Intermediate

Weeks: 9

Periodization: Undulating Periodization

Meet prep program: No

Program goal: Powerlifting

Uses RPE: Yes

Uses 1RM Percentage(%): Yes


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Reactive Training Systems (RTS) train some of the strongest powerlifters on the planet, so when Mike Tuchscherer published a general outline for a training program people took notice. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 9 Week Programs, Powerlifting Program, Programs
Tagged With: 4 Day Workout Plan
Squat frequency: 3
Bench press frequency: 4
Deadlift frequency: 2
Overhead press frequency: 2

3 Peaking Template Spreadsheets by Barbell Medicine

By Kyle Risley
Last updated April 18, 2020

Experience level: Beginner, Intermediate

Weeks: 3

Periodization: Linear Periodization

Meet prep program: Yes

Program goal: Peaking, Powerlifting

Uses RPE: Yes

Uses 1RM Percentage(%): Yes


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Following up on the popular Bridge Program, the crew at Barbell Medicine introduced a free peaking program for athletes preparing for a powerlifting or strengthlifting meet. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 3 Week Programs, Peaking Program, Powerlifting Program, Programs, Strength Training Program
Tagged With: 3 Day Workout Plan, 4 Day Workout Plan
Squat frequency: 2, 3
Bench press frequency: 3, 4
Deadlift frequency: 2

GZCL Jacked and Tactical (Bench + Squat Only)

By Kyle Risley
Last updated April 18, 2020

Experience level: Intermediate

Weeks: 6

Periodization: Block Periodization

Meet prep program: No

Program goal: Hypertrophy, Strength

Uses RPE: Yes

Uses 1RM Percentage(%): Yes


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This is a variation of Tactical Barbell programming combined with the GZCL program framework. It only programs the bench press and squat movements. Deadlifts are not included. This is ideal for athletes that are either unable to deadlift or looking to focus primarily on improving their bench press and squat. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 12 Week Bench Press Programs, 12 Week Programs, 12 Week Squat Programs, Bench Press Workout Program, Lift Specific Program, Powerlifting Program, Programs, Squat Program, Strength Training Program
Tagged With: 12 Week Workout Plan, 3 Day Workout Plan
Squat frequency: 3
Bench press frequency: 2

Overhead press frequency: 3

Calgary Barbell 16 Week + 8 Week Program Spreadsheets

By Kyle Risley
Last updated June 11, 2022

Recommended by Lift Vault: Recommended

Experience level: Intermediate

Weeks: 16, 8

Periodization: Undulating Periodization

Meet prep program: Yes

Program goal: Peaking, Powerlifting, Strength

Uses RPE: Yes

Uses 1RM Percentage(%): Yes


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Written by Calgary Barbell, the 16 week and 8 week programs are designed to improve the squat, bench press, and deadlift of the athlete in preparation for a powerlifting meet. You can, however, run them even if you’re not prepping for a meet. Both programs are quite similar, with the primary difference between the two being that the 16 week program has a more full progression of each lift, whereas the 8 week program is more a training snapshot. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 16 Week Programs, 8 Week Programs, Powerlifting Program, Programs
Tagged With: 4 Day Workout Plan, 8 Week Workout Plan
Squat frequency: 2, 3
Bench press frequency: 4
Deadlift frequency: 2, 3
Overhead press frequency: 1

The Bridge by Barbell Medicine Program Spreadsheet

By Kyle Risley
Last updated April 18, 2020

Recommended by Lift Vault: Recommended

Experience level: Beginner

Weeks: 8

Periodization: Linear Periodization

Uses RPE: Yes

Uses 1RM Percentage(%): Yes


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Created by Jordan Feigenbaum and Austin Baraki at Barbell Medicine, the Bridge is a strength program designed for athletes that are finishing a novice program like Starting Strength or Strong Lifts 5×5 and are ready for a “bridge” to intermediate level programming.  [Read more…]

Filed Under: 8 Week Programs, Programs, Strength Training Program
Tagged With: 3 Day Workout Plan, 8 Week Workout Plan
Squat frequency: 3
Bench press frequency: 2
Deadlift frequency: 2
Overhead press frequency: 1

USSR Yearbook Squat Routines 1974 and 1976 Spreadsheets

By Kyle Risley
Last updated April 18, 2020

Experience level: Intermediate

Weeks: 3, 6

Periodization: Undulating Periodization

Meet prep program: Yes

Program goal: Peaking, Powerlifting

Uses RPE: No

Uses 1RM Percentage(%): Yes


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The original strains of what became the Russian Squat Routine, the 1974 and 1976 USSR “Yearbook” routines are very specific and should only be used when preparing the squat for competition. These are not general, off-season programs to be run repeatedly.

Differences:

  • 1974 is a 3 week program, 1976 is a 6 week program
  • Both are high itensity; but 1976 stays at or above 80% of 1RM for all 6 weeks of the program
    • 1974 dips into the 60% range on the lighter workout days, but stays at or above 75% the rest of the sessions
  • 1974 works primarily with 3-5 rep ranges, 1976 works with significantly more sets of 2 reps, likely as a result of the higher intensity
  • 1974 comes with two 3 week flavors that can be run sequentially (flavor 1, then flavor 2), repeatedly (flavor 1 or 2, then repeat for the next 3 weeks) to achieve the 6 week cycle

[Read more…]

Filed Under: 3 Week Programs, 3 Week Squat Programs, 6 Week Programs, 6 Week Squat Programs, Lift Specific Program, Powerlifting Program, Programs, Squat Program
Tagged With: 3 Day Workout Plan, 6 Week Workout Plan
Squat frequency: 3


Greg Nuckols 28 Programs Spreadsheet

By Kyle Risley
Last updated August 26, 2020

Recommended by Lift Vault: Recommended

Experience level: Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Weeks: 4

Periodization: Undulating Periodization

Meet prep program: No

Program goal: High Volume, Powerlifting, Strength

Uses RPE: No

Uses 1RM Percentage(%): Yes


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Greg Nuckols released 28 program variations through his site, Stronger by Science.

In addition to these programs, I strongly recommend you check out The Art & Science of Lifting and the free lifting guides he authored. He also co-authors the best monthly round-up of cutting edge research on strength, hypertrophy, and related subjects. It’s called MASS and it’s absolutely worth a look. He even has a free issue available as a preview.

See also: Greg Nuckols High Frequency Program (free spreadsheet) [Read more…]

Filed Under: 4 Week Bench Press Programs, 4 Week Deadlift Programs, 4 Week Programs, 4 Week Squat Programs, Bench Press Workout Program, Deadlift Workout Program, Lift Specific Program, Powerlifting Program, Programs, Squat Program
Tagged With: 3 Day Workout Plan, 4 Day Workout Plan, 4 Week Workout Plan, 5 Day Workout Plan, 6 Day Workout Plan
Squat frequency: 1, 2, 3
Bench press frequency: 1, 2, 3
Deadlift frequency: 1, 2, 3

8 Week Hypertrophy Specific Training Program Spreadsheet (HST)

By Kyle Risley
Last updated August 3, 2020

Recommended by Lift Vault: Recommended

Experience level: Advanced, Intermediate

Weeks: 8

Periodization: Wave Periodization

Meet prep program: No

Program goal: High Volume, Hypertrophy

Uses RPE: No

Uses 1RM Percentage(%): Yes


As an affiliate of various sites, including Amazon Associates, I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases via links in this post at no extra cost to you. See Full Disclosure

Popularized by Bryan Haycock, hypertrophy specific training (HST) is a training routine based upon the principles of mechanical load, chronic stimuli, progressive load, and strategic deconditioning.

This training style is best utilized by bodybuilders, though it can be used by powerlifters and other athletes to spark muscle growth and work capacity in the off-season. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 8 Week Programs, Bodybuilding Program, Programs
Tagged With: 3 Day Bodybuilding Program, 3 Day Workout Plan, 8 Week Workout Plan
Squat frequency: 3
Bench press frequency: 3
Deadlift frequency: 3
Overhead press frequency: 3

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