POWERLIFTING

Powerlifting training plans, built for your goal

Powerlifting progress comes from managing fatigue across three lifts that compete for the same recovery — chasing a bigger squat while neglecting deadlift volume just trades one number for another. SportBlox builds your powerlifting training plan around your total goal, current numbers and meet date.

Who it's for

Who it's for

Raising your total

Percentage-based programming across squat, bench and deadlift aimed at a bigger three-lift total.

First meet preparation

Peaking and attempt-selection programming building toward a specific competition date.

Fixing a weak lift

Extra accessory volume targeting the lift dragging down your total, without neglecting the other two.

Sample week

A week of powerlifting training

Example: a lifter eight weeks from a local meet. Your own plan is built around your event, level and schedule.

Sample week
6 sessions
Total time
4h 55m
MON
Squat 5×3 @ 85% + accessories
60 min
TUE
Bench heavy triples + tricep/back accessories
50 min
WED
Recovery mobility & light conditioning
30 min
THU
Deadlift heavy doubles + posterior chain work
55 min
FRI
Accessory weak-point specific volume
40 min
SAT
Meet simulation openers through third attempts
60 min
SUN
Rest Full recovery day
Personalisation

How SportBlox personalises it

Your goal & event date

Sessions build toward the specific goal and date you set, with a taper if you're racing or competing.

Your skill level

Volume and intensity scale to where you actually are, from Inexperienced to Professional.

Your stated weaknesses

Tell SportBlox about things like bench press lockout, deadlift off the floor, squat depth consistency under heavy load and the plan weights sessions toward fixing them.

Your schedule

The plan fits the days and time you say you have — not an idealised training week.

For coaches

Coaching a powerlifting team?

SportBlox builds your team's training plan around the squad as a whole — its goals, weaknesses and upcoming events — and you review and refine every session before your athletes see it.

For coaches
FAQ

Powerlifting training plan FAQ

Do I need a full barbell and platform setup?

Yes, this plan assumes access to a barbell, bumper plates and a rack — flag limited equipment and SportBlox adjusts accordingly.

Is this suitable for a beginner with no lifting background?

Yes — technique volume at lighter loads is prioritised for lower skill levels before intensity is added.

Can it build toward a specific meet date?

Yes, add the meet as an event and the plan peaks and periodises with attempt selection leading into it.

How does it decide my working weights?

The plan works from your current numbers and percentage-based programming, adjusting as you report actual lifts back.

Does it help with weight-class management?

It won't prescribe a cut directly, but flag your weight class as a challenge and the plan favours training approaches that support safe weight management.

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