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Best Powerbuilding Split: 4-Day and 5-Day Weekly Plans
Compare the best powerbuilding splits for 4 and 5 training days. See sample weeks for squat, bench and deadlift plus the hypertrophy work around them.
Guides
Training guides
Research-backed powerbuilding guides you can turn into a program in the builder.
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How Many Sets per Week for Powerbuilding?
How many weekly sets each muscle needs on a powerbuilding program, how to count main lifts against them, and a sample week that balances strength and size.
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What Is Powerbuilding? How to Train for Size and Strength
Powerbuilding blends heavy squat, bench and deadlift work with bodybuilding volume. Learn how it works, what the research says, and how to set up a week.
From the guides
"Thus, for a given training volume, individuals can choose a weekly frequency per muscle groups based on personal preference."
Schoenfeld BJ, Grgic J, Krieger J, Journal of Sports Sciences, 2019. PubMed 30558493