Coan-Style Powerlifting Peak

Twelve-week advanced powerlifting program inspired by Ed Coan's documented training methodology. Coan — widely regarded as the greatest powerlifter of all time — used a relatively simple linear progression: pick a target weight for week 12, work backward in small jumps each week, and run main lifts twice through the cycle (squat day + bench day + deadlift day + repeat bench day). His accessory work was high-effort but bodybuilding-style: rows, pulldowns, dips, leg press, hammer curls. Inspired by that approach, not a literal recreation.

Four days/week. Mon: Squat + accessories. Wed: Bench + accessories. Fri: Deadlift + accessories. Sat: Bench (volume) + arms. Linear progression: each week adds ~2-3% to the main lift. Final week peaks at attempt weights.