Powerbuilding Cut
12-week intermediate cut combining heavy powerlifting compounds with bodybuilding accessories and cardio. Build strength, build muscle, lose fat — the powerbuilder's deficit playbook.
- Equipment
- Barbell, Dumbbells, Machines
- Style
- Heavy, Volume
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Premium members get this full program with every session scheduled, logged and auto-progressed from their own maxes.
About this program
Twelve-week intermediate program for the powerbuilder cutting body fat. Five lifting days per week split as Push / Pull / Legs / Cardio / Upper Hypertrophy / Z2 / Rest, with the powerlifting compound (bench, deadlift, squat) opening each strength session at 80%+ followed by bodybuilding-style accessories to drive hypertrophy and aesthetic outcomes. Two cardio sessions (Thu HIIT, Sat Zone 2) drive the deficit without crushing recovery.
Three 4-week phases. Phase 1 (wks 1-4) volume base — 4×6-8 main + 3-4×8-12 accessories. Phase 2 (wks 5-8) strength build — 5×3-5 main with heavier loads, accessories stay moderate. Phase 3 (wks 9-12) intensifies — 4×3 main lifts at 87-90%, sharper accessories, longer/harder cardio.
Pair with a moderate caloric deficit (200-400 kcal/day) and high protein (2.0+ g/kg). Best for intermediate lifters with at least 2 years of consistent training who want strong main lifts AND visible aesthetic gains while shedding body fat.
What's included
The full session-by-session program is available to Capazity Premium members in the app.
- ✓12 weeks of programming
- ✓6 training days per week
- ✓17 different exercises
- ✓Weights calculated from your own maxes
- ✓Every set logged and tracked automatically
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