Powerlifting Program

Heavy Squat

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This is the Heavy Squat workout from the Powerlifting Program plan. It trains Quads and Hamstrings across 4 exercises, and takes roughly 64 to 79 minutes.

You open with Barbell Back Squat while you are freshest, then work down the list. Most sets sit in lower reps for strength. Rest 3 to 5 minutes on the harder lifts, and add a little weight whenever you own the top of the rep range.

The workout

ExerciseSets × Reps
Barbell Back Squat5 × 3
Barbell Paused Squat3 × 3
Leg Press3 × 8
Leg Curl3 × 10

Other workouts in this plan

Run Powerlifting Program in SUUPRFree. Loads the full plan, tracks every set.