Norwegian High-Volume Eight-Week
Eight weeks of three-day powerlifting build volume between meets, combining varied lifts and assistance circuits.
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The schedule
3 workouts a week, on whichever days suit you.
| Week | Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Layout 1 | Layout 2 | Layout 3 |
| 2 | Layout 4 | Layout 2 | Layout 5 |
| 3 | Layout 1 | Layout 2 | Layout 3 |
| 4 | Layout 4 | Layout 6 | Layout 5 |
| 5 | Layout 1 | Layout 2 | Layout 3 |
| 6 | Layout 4 | Layout 6 | Layout 5 |
| 7 | Layout 1 | Layout 2 | Layout 3 |
| 8 | Layout 4 | Layout 6 | Layout 5 |
How it works
The program’s own rules, as Catalyst runs them.
Train on Monday, Wednesday and Friday in order. Choose raw maxima and evaluation percentages within their ranges. Settle pauses, transitions between exercises, rest between rounds and assistance before starting.
What you need
Everything its exercises call for. Missing something? The app suggests swaps that train the same thing.
- Adjustable bench
- Back extension bench
- Barbell
- Stable exercise box
- Cable stack
- Deficit platform
- Flat bench
- Lat pulldown machine
- Elevated deadlift pulling blocks
- Seated row machine
- Squat rack
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