Your Strongest Year block 8 — strength
Four weeks of four-day powerlifting pair top fives at effort eight with lighter fives at effort seven.
Not sure it’s for you? See programs like it, ranked for you →Your numbers
Enter these 3 numbers and Catalyst works out every workout from them.
Maxes
Details
The program’s usual settings
Week by week
Every workout, as Catalyst would give it to you.
Enter your numbers above to see every workout.
The schedule
4 workouts a week, on whichever days suit you.
| Week | Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Layout 1 | Layout 2 | Layout 3 | Layout 4 |
| 2 | Layout 5 | Layout 6 | Layout 7 | Layout 8 |
| 3 | Layout 9 | Layout 10 | Layout 11 | Layout 12 |
| 4 | Layout 13 | Layout 14 | Layout 15 | Layout 16 |
How it works
The program’s own rules, as Catalyst runs them.
Aim for effort eight on top sets and seven on down sets. Choose equipment and accessory targets before starting. Keep main-lift maxima unchanged for all four weeks.
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
- Dumbbells
- Flat bench
- Pull-up bar
- Elevated deadlift pulling blocks
- Squat rack
Not sure it’s the one?
See every program like it ranked for what you want, how often you train and what you have, each with why it fits and what doesn’t. Compare any three side by side.
Run Your Strongest Year block 8 — strength in Catalyst
Every set ready. Every weight right.
Join the waitlist and we’ll email you the day Catalyst launches.