Beginner
4 days each week · 8 wksCandito Linear Program (4-Day Strength & Control)
Beginner lifters who want to build strength on 3×6 Heavy Days while mastering positional control with Paused Squat, Paused Bench, and Paused Deadlift.
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General strength programs
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Intermediate
4 days each week · 12 wksPHUL (Power Hypertrophy Upper Lower)
Lifters who want lower-rep and higher-rep sessions and can choose appropriate working loads.
Intermediate
5 days each week · 8 wks5×5 Power-Bro Split (Strength + Bodybuilding)
Intermediate lifters who want to get heavier on 5×5 compound barbell lifts first, then chase a full bodybuilding pump on Chest, Back, Shoulders, Legs, and Arms.
Intermediate
5 days each week · 8 wksPHAT (Power Hypertrophy Adaptive Training)
Intermediate lifters combining 2 heavy Upper/Lower Power days (3–5 reps) with 3 high-volume bodybuilding hypertrophy days.
Intermediate
6 days each week · 8 wks6-Day Linear Push / Pull / Legs (PPL)
Lifters who enjoy training 6 days per week with a heavy barbell main lift first and high-frequency bodybuilding volume for every muscle group twice per week.
Intermediate
6 days each week · 8 wksArnold Split (6-Day Chest/Back, Shoulders/Arms, Legs)
Intermediate bodybuilders and powerbuilders who love high-volume, twice-per-week frequency with antagonist Chest + Back pump sessions and dedicated Shoulder + Arm days.
Intermediate
5 days each week · 8 wksClassic 5-Day Bodybuilding Bro Split
Lifters who want dedicated daily muscle-group focus—Monday Chest, Tuesday Back, Wednesday Shoulders, Thursday Legs, Friday Arms—anchored by a progressive barbell compound lift on each day.
Intermediate
4 days each week · 8 wks4-Day Upper / Lower Bodybuilding Split
Lifters seeking the sweet spot of 4 training days per week, hitting every muscle group twice weekly with moderate-to-high hypertrophy volume and progressive barbell anchors.
Intermediate
4 days each week · 6 wksGZCL Jacked & Tan 2.0 (6-Week Powerbuilding Block)
Intermediate lifters who want serious off-season size and strength through descending rep-max targets (10RM down to 1RM) paired with high-volume Tier 2 and Tier 3 bodybuilding work.
Intermediate
4 days each week · 4 wksnSuns 4-Day Linear Progression (5/3/1 LP)
Lifters who want the rapid weekly Training Max gains of nSuns 5/3/1 LP condensed into a 4-day Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday schedule.
Intermediate
4 days each week · 10 wksPowerbuilding 4-Day Upper/Lower
Intermediate lifters who want a steady four-day week with real strength work on the big lifts and enough volume to keep adding muscle.
Advanced
4 days each week · 8 wksDC (Doggcrapp) Rest-Pause Power-Hypertrophy Split
Experienced bodybuilders and powerbuilders who want to beat the logbook every week using Rest-Pause clusters (8+4+2 reps) and 20-rep Squat Widowmakers.
Advanced
4 days each week · 8 wksHeavy Duty High-Intensity 4-Day Split (Blood & Guts)
Advanced lifters who prefer short, brutal workouts built around 1 feeder set and 1 all-out Top Set per exercise rather than high-volume marathon sessions.
Advanced
6 days each week · 8 wksPowerbuilding 6-Day Push/Pull/Legs
Experienced lifters who can train six days a week and want heavy bench, squat and deadlift days alongside high bodybuilding volume.
Questions & answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Are all of these strength programs completely free?
Yes. Every program in our directory is 100% free to follow and track in your browser. We never charge subscription fees or lock percentages behind paywalls.
Which strength program should I choose as a beginner?
If you are new to barbell training, linear progression programs like Starting Strength or Greyskull LP are ideal for building technique and rapid base strength. You can also use our interactive program finder above to get a personalized recommendation.
What is a specialization cycle and when should I run one?
Specialization cycles (such as Hatch Squat or Smolov) focus high training volume on a single lift to break through plateaus. They are demanding and best suited for intermediate or advanced lifters.