This 9-week program uses a modified conjugate approach (maximum effort, dynamic effort, and repetition effort protocols) to prepare an intermediate lifter for powerlifting competition. Proficiency in the powerlifts is required, but you may also use this as a generalized strength template by choosing variants of the powerlifts instead (e.g., front squat, dumbbell bench press, trap bar deadlift, etc.—whatever's appropriate for you).