Hypertrophy
Muscle · Size
Higher volume, moderate loads. Built to grow muscle.
8–20 reps
4–6 days/wk
RPE 7–9
Powerbuilding
Strength · Size
Heavy compounds first, hypertrophy work after. Both, in one programme.
3–12 reps
4–5 days/wk
RPE 7–9
Powerlifting
Strength · 1RM
Squat, bench, deadlift, peaked into a 1RM test. Heavy and focused.
1–6 reps
3–4 days/wk
RPE 7.5–9.5
Programmes
Pick hypertrophy, powerbuilding or powerlifting. RACK builds the whole programme: split, main lifts, accessories and rep ranges, periodised across accumulation, intensification and peak.
