Coan/Phillipi Deadlift Program
Coan/Phillipi Deadlift Program is a 1-day powerlifting training approach focused on deadlift strength. Use it as a starting point for organizing and tracking consistent training.
What is the Coan/Phillipi Deadlift Program?
Coan/Phillipi Deadlift Program is a 1-day powerlifting training approach focused on deadlift strength. Use it as a starting point for organizing and tracking consistent training. This page gives you a practical overview of the weekly structure, intended training focus and progression approach so you can decide whether it fits your schedule and goals.
Gym Log advantage: once you've chosen the plan, you can import this workout structure into your calendar and track your sessions, sets and notes in one place.
Program-specific training plan
- Deadlift — heavy top work using the week's prescribed percentage
- Speed / back-off deadlifts — prescribed triples
- Barbell Shrugs — assistance
The routine is one deadlift-focused day per week and assumes the lifter handles squat and bench work separately.
- Deadlift — prescribed percentage progression
- Speed Deadlift — multiple triples
- Shrugs — assistance
The program ramps toward heavier top work while retaining speed-volume backoffs.
- Deadlift — progressively heavier top work
- Reduced back-off volume
- Final week — planned max attempt
Treat the final week as a peak/test rather than normal training volume.
How to use it
- Primary compound lifts
- Supplemental strength work
- Accessory exercises
- Progressive loading
Who it is for
People seeking a structured powerlifting routine with a clear weekly schedule.
Goal
Deadlift strength
Progression
The classic Coan-Phillipi routine is a 10-week deadlift peak with weekly percentage progression toward a planned PR attempt. It is not a general full-body program.
Accuracy note
The page intentionally summarizes the 10-week structure without reproducing every percentage and accessory prescription from the full spreadsheet.
Regardless of template, log every working set and prioritize repeatable technique, appropriate recovery and sustainable progression.
Ready to track it?
Choose a start date and import this plan into your Gym Log calendar.
Common questions about Coan/Phillipi Deadlift Program
How many days per week is the Coan/Phillipi Deadlift Program?
This Gym Log listing is organized as a 1-day-per-week program.
Who is the Coan/Phillipi Deadlift Program for?
People seeking a structured powerlifting routine with a clear weekly schedule.
Can I track the Coan/Phillipi Deadlift Program in Gym Log?
Yes. Use the import button on this page to add the available workout structure to your Gym Log calendar, then log your actual sets, reps, weight and notes as you train.