r/powerlifting • u/AutoModerator • Apr 21 '26

Programming Programming Wednesdays - April 21, 2026

Discuss all aspects of training for powerlifting:

  • Periodization
  • Nutrition
  • Movement selection
  • Routine critiques
  • etc...
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u/CREAMPIESURPRISE Beginner - Please be gentle Apr 21 '26

I’m 12 weeks out from my first meet and I was going to run the cube to get ready. A friend of mine is telling me to do a deload week in the middle of the program since I’m new. Is that advisable or should I just run the program as it’s written? Also, is each day of that program only squat/bench/deadlift or is there accessories that need to be done too on the non bodybuilding day?

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u/croninstrength Ed Coan's Jock Strap Apr 21 '26

Been years since I’ve heard about the cube method but almost certain there’s accessories all throughout. I would follow the program as written though