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Base Powerlifting Workout Program

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It’s a base power lifting workout routine. After a few months, adjust the assistance work to target whatever helps. For example, switch out paused squats for good mornings. Nothing fancy, just try to add weight each week when hit the desired rep range. The majority of people can use something like this their entire lifting careers and really never need anything else.

Day 1  
ExerciseSetReps
Paused bench33
Close grip25
Military press28
Rear laterals (thumbs up)310
Dumbbell triceps extensions310
Day 2  
ExerciseSetReps
Squat25
Pause squat25
Dumbbell swings210
Leg curls or glute ham raise310
Calf raise220
Abs315
Day 3  
ExerciseSetReps
Slingshot or Bench press25
Floor press25
Rear laterals (normal grip)310
Lying triceps extensions212
Cable Triceps extensions220
Barbell or hammer curl315
Day 4  
ExerciseSetReps
Deadlift25
Dimel deadlift210
Back extensions310
One arm rows210
Wide grip pulldowns210
Abs315
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