Powerbuilding 5-Day
Powerbuilding 5-Day is a 5-day powerbuilding training approach focused on strength and size. Use it as a starting point for organizing and tracking consistent training.
What is the Powerbuilding 5-Day?
Powerbuilding 5-Day is a 5-day powerbuilding training approach focused on strength and size. 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
- Back Squat — primary strength work
- Paused Squat — 3 sets
- Leg Press — 3 sets
- Leg Curl — 3 sets
- Abs — 3 sets
Start the week with a competition-style lower-body strength emphasis.
- Bench Press — primary strength work
- Close-Grip Bench — 3 sets
- Row — 4 sets
- Pulldown — 3 sets
- Triceps — 3 sets
Keep pressing technique consistent and use assistance to build volume.
- Deadlift — primary strength work
- Romanian Deadlift — 3 sets
- Chest-Supported Row — 4 sets
- Lat Pulldown — 3 sets
- Curl — 3 sets
Manage fatigue because the deadlift is the main strength stressor.
- Incline Dumbbell Press — 3–4 sets
- Machine Press — 3 sets
- Cable Row — 3–4 sets
- Lateral Raise — 4 sets
- Arms — 3 sets each
Use moderate reps and controlled execution.
- Front Squat or Hack Squat — 3–4 sets
- Hip Hinge — 3 sets
- Leg Press — 3 sets
- Leg Curl — 3 sets
- Calves — 4 sets
Finish the week with muscle-building volume rather than another maximal strength day.
How to use it
- Main movement patterns
- Hypertrophy-focused work
- Accessory exercises
- Manage weekly volume
Who it is for
People seeking a structured powerbuilding routine with a clear weekly schedule.
Goal
Strength and size
Progression
Progress the main powerlifting movements through planned load increases and progress accessories with double progression or small load jumps.
Accuracy note
Powerbuilding 5-Day is a Gym Log template category, not a single canonical published program.
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 Powerbuilding 5-Day
How many days per week is the Powerbuilding 5-Day?
This Gym Log listing is organized as a 5-day-per-week program.
Who is the Powerbuilding 5-Day for?
People seeking a structured powerbuilding routine with a clear weekly schedule.
Can I track the Powerbuilding 5-Day 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.