If you've been following me on social media, you know my competition season is picking up. I'm currently in prep for both the USA Championships (to earn my pro card for bodybuilding) and the Pioneer Open (where I hope to set a PR total).
Training for both bodybuilding and powerlifting in the same prep cycle is challenging, but so far, it's going more smoothly than I could've hoped for. Check out this video for an update on how I approached my goals and structured my programming accordingly!
Here's a summary of the training split:
| Training Day | Target Muscle/Lift | Movements |
| Monday AM Monday PM | Bodybuilding Pull Powerlifting Bench | Smith Barbell Row, Lat Pulldown, Reverse DB Flye, Curls Slingshot Bench, Competition Bench |
| Tuesday | Bodybuilding Push | Incline Hammer Press, Reverse Band Smith JM Press, Lateral Raises |
| Wednesday | Powerlifting Squat Bodybuilding Hamstrings | Squat with Chains, Competition Squat, RDL Nordic Curl, Standing Single-Leg Hamstring Curl |
| Thursday | OFF | OFF |
| Friday AM Friday PM | Bodybuilding Arms Powerlifting Bench 2 | Dip, Close Grip Row, Barbell Curl, Pushdown Neutral Grip Floor Press, Seated Overhead Press |
| Saturday | Powerlifting Deadlift Bodybuilding Quads | Competition Deadlift, Deadlift with Straps, Front Squat Leg Extension, Belt Squat |
If this sort of setup appeals to you, be sure to follow me on YouTube. I'll be discussing it in more detail over the next week or so!
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