Free Deadlift Training Program for Strength & Power

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Unlock raw strength and power with this free deadlift training program, designed to help you improve your deadlift technique, build a stronger posterior chain, and increase overall lifting capacity.
Deadlift-Focused Progression: Structured programming to increase your pulling power and lifting efficiency
Comprehensive Strength Development: Includes cleans, squats, snatches, and pressing work for well-rounded gains.
Scalable & Effective: Adaptable for lifters of all levels, with progressive overload built in.
Completely Free: Get professional programming at no cost and see measurable results
This program combines progressive deadlift training with Olympic lifting, gymnastics, and functional conditioning to create a well-rounded approach to strength and performance.
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The training program week by week

Deadlift Training Program

This free deadlift training program is designed to help you build raw strength, power, and endurance while reinforcing proper form. It incorporates tempo deadlifts, high-rep sets, and functional WODs to maximize gains in both strength and conditioning.

Week 1

Why This Program Is Perfect for Deadlift Training

This free deadlift training program goes beyond just lifting heavy. It incorporates progressive overload, tempo control, and high-intensity conditioning to build a stronger, more resilient posterior chain. 

Whether you're a powerlifter, CrossFitter, or beginner, this program will help you deadlift more efficiently and safely

Week 2

Why This Program Is Perfect for Deadlift Training

This free deadlift training program is designed to build strength, power, and endurance while reinforcing proper form. 

By incorporating tempo-controlled reps, resets, and accessory movements, this plan helps you lift heavier with better technique and fewer injuries

Week 3

Why This Program Is Perfect for Deadlift Training

Looking to build serious strength, power, and endurance? 

This deadlift training program is designed to improve maximal strength, pulling power, and technique, while incorporating functional conditioning and accessory movements for balanced development

Week 4

Why This Program Is Perfect for Deadlift Training

This deadlift training program is designed to build maximal strength, endurance, and functional fitness. 

Whether you're looking to increase your one-rep max (1RM), improve pulling efficiency, or develop full-body power, this free training plan is structured for steady progress.

Week 5

Why This Program Is Perfect for Deadlift Training

This deadlift training program is designed to build strength, muscular endurance, and functional fitness while reinforcing posterior chain development. 

Whether you're a beginner or advanced lifter, this free training plan ensures steady progression while incorporating pulling strength, explosive power, and conditioning.

Walkthrough of the training programs

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Week 4
Week 5

Training Session 1: Tempo Deadlifts & Strength Progression

Tempo Deadlift

Start with 4 sets of 5 reps, controlling the eccentric phase with a 3-second descent. Use a weight that challenges you but allows good form with 2 reps in reserve (RIR 2). This variation builds muscular endurance, control, and technique.

Chin-Ups for Upper-Body Power

Perform 4 sets in a 6-4-4-6 rep scheme. Add a band for assistance if needed or weight if possible. These will strengthen your upper back and grip, both essential for deadlift performance.

WOD: Deadlift Endurance & Conditioning

A mix of high-rep deadlifts, lunges, pull-ups, and burpee box jumps will challenge your posterior chain and cardiovascular endurance. The buy-in and buy-out on the Assault bike ensures a full-body burn while reinforcing deadlift mechanics under fatigue.


Training Session 2: Clean Strength & Deadlift Power Transfer

Power Clean Complex

Build explosive strength with 2 power cleans + 1 squat clean every 3 minutes for 15 minutes. Increase weight progressively, focusing on power and speed, both of which translate to a stronger deadlift.

Kipping Handstand Push-Ups for Shoulder Stability

Work on tempo handstand push-ups with a 4-second controlled descent over 5 sets of 4 reps. This helps upper-body strength and control, which supports heavy pulling movements like the deadlift.

WOD: Explosive Power & Grip Strength

AMRAP-style workouts featuring KB swings, T2B, Ski Erg, and jump rope will challenge grip and overall endurance, helping you maintain strength through high-rep deadlift workouts.


Training Session 3: Deadlift Strength Progression & Accessory Work

Deadlift Strength Progression

Repeat 4 sets of 5 reps with a controlled 3-second lowering phase, reinforcing form and tension control. This builds strength in key deadlift positions and prevents breakdown under heavy loads.

Accessory Work for Core Stability

Weighted GHD sit-ups, Copenhagen planks, and ring rows strengthen the core and posterior chain, helping maintain spinal integrity during deadlifts.


Why This Deadlift Training Program Works

This free deadlift training program goes beyond just lifting heavy. It incorporates progressive overload, tempo control, and high-intensity conditioning to build a stronger, more resilient posterior chain. Whether you're a powerlifter, CrossFitter, or beginner, this program will help you deadlift more efficiently and safely.

Start today and see the difference in your strength, endurance, and technique!

Training Session 1: Deadlift Strength & Power Development

Deadlift (With Reset)

Perform 4 sets of 6 reps, ensuring a complete stop between each rep to reinforce proper mechanics and explosive power. Maintain a controlled descent with RIR 2-3 to push your limits while maintaining form.

DB Chest-Supported Row

Strengthen your upper back and grip with 4 sets of 8 reps on a flat bench. This movement complements your deadlift by enhancing pulling mechanics.

WOD: High-Intensity Deadlift & Conditioning Circuit

A combination of calorie-burning ski erg, wall walks, running, front rack lunges, and power jerks creates a full-body burn, reinforcing deadlift endurance under fatigue.


Training Session 2: Explosive Cleans & Deadlift Carryover

Clean Complex

Work on 2 squat cleans with a 2-second pause in the bottom for 4 sets. This builds stability and strength in the deep squat position, crucial for better pulling power in the deadlift.

Kipping Handstand Push-Up Progressions

Train for shoulder stability and overhead strength, which translates to better control in heavy deadlifts. Includes kick-ups, bottom holds, and max reps with ski erg intervals to push endurance.

WOD: Explosive Movements & Deadlift Support

Burpee ring pull-ups, wall walks, bike erg, and step-ups ensure a balance of strength, mobility, and power—all of which are essential for a strong deadlift.


Training Session 3: Strength & Speed Progression

Deadlift Reset Training

Reinforce proper deadlift positioning with 4 sets of 6 reps, resetting the bar after each rep to maximize strength and minimize energy leaks.

Barbell Step-Ups for Posterior Chain Strength

This unilateral movement targets hamstrings, glutes, and core stability—key muscles for improving your deadlift mechanics.

Push Press for Upper-Body Strength

The progressive 8-6-4-2 rep scheme builds shoulder and tricep power, enhancing deadlift lockout strength.

WOD: Functional Strength & Core Stability

A mix of double unders, T2B, GHD sit-ups, DB clusters, and burpees over DBs keeps the core and posterior chain engaged, aiding deadlift endurance.

Training Session 1: Deadlift Strength & Power

Deadlift – 6 Sets of 3 Reps

  • Rest 2-3 min between sets
  • Focus: Maintain tight positioning and execute powerful lifts with RIR 1-2

Elevated Ring Rows – 4 Sets of 8 Reps

  • Rest 1-2 min between sets
  • Focus: Develop pulling strength and upper back stability

WOD: Barbell Power & Burpee Endurance

A high-intensity, full-body challenge focusing on power cleans, squat cleans, and burpees for metabolic conditioning.


Training Session 2: Explosive Cleans & Strength-Endurance

Clean Complex – 5 Sets

  • 2 x Hang Squat Clean + 1 x Low Hang Squat Clean
  • Goal: Build explosive power from below the knees

Handstand Push-Up Progression

  • 3-5 Kipping HSPU
  • 2-3 Negative HSPU (4-sec eccentric)

WOD: Endurance & Core Control

3 rounds of calorie ski erg, toes-to-bar, DB step-ups, and box jumps to develop work capacity and gymnastics control.


Training Session 3: Squat, Strength, & Power Snatch

Hang Power Snatch EMOM 10

  • Focus on speed and technique

Snatch Pull – 4 Sets of 4 Reps

  • Reinforce posterior chain engagement

Back Squat & Bench Press – 4 Sets Each

  • 5-5-4-4 Back Squat
  • 6-6-6-6 DB Bench Press
  • Goal: Build lower body & upper body pressing strength

WOD: Rope Climb & Thruster Challenge

A 12-minute AMRAP of rope pulls/climbs, thrusters, and shuttle runs for grip strength and full-body endurance.

Training Session 1: Heavy Deadlift & Conditioning

Deadlift – Strength Progression

Work up to a heavy 1-rep max over 5-7 sets. Once you reach your max, perform a descending rep scheme:

  • 5 reps @ 70% of 1RM
  • 8 reps @ 60%
  • 10 reps @ 50%

Start each set every 2 minutes to maintain intensity.

Ring Pull-Ups follow, completing 4 sets of 3-5 reps, with modifications using bands if needed.

WOD: High-Intensity Conditioning
Complete 8 rounds of 5 double DB power cleans, 5 double DB thrusters, and a 200m run within an 18-minute time cap.


Training Session 2: Clean & Handstand Push-Ups

The Clean Complex (E2MOM for 12 minutes) consists of 1 clean pull and 1 squat clean with a 2-second pause in the bottom. Gradually increase weight while maintaining form.

Kipping Handstand Push-Ups focus on finding the maximum height for one rep, followed by an AMRAP test for one minute at a slightly easier level.

WOD: Strength & Endurance Challenge
Over four 3-minute AMRAPs, cycle through 8/10 cal Assault Bike, 10m one-arm KB front rack lunges, a rope pull or climb, and max KB clean & jerks.

Accessory work includes shoulder external rotations and incline Y-raises to reinforce stability.


Training Session 3: Power, Squat, and Pressing Strength

Build to a heavy 1-rep max hang power snatch in 5-7 sets, followed by front squats at 5 sets of 3 reps to reinforce leg strength.

Upper-body focus continues with seated DB strict presses and standing DB shoulder flys, performed for 3 sets each.

WOD: EMOM Until Failure
Start every minute with 8 DB snatches and 3 burpee box jump overs. Each minute, increase the burpees by one rep until failure.


Why This Free Deadlift Training Program Works

This program prioritizes heavy lifting, functional movement, and conditioning to build strength and endurance. The progressive overload approach ensures steady strength gains, while accessory movements support injury prevention and stability.

Start your deadlift training today and unlock new levels of strength!

Training Session 1: High-Rep Deadlift & Upper Body Strength

Deadlift – Volume & Control

Perform 3 sets of 12 reps with 3 minutes of rest between sets. Focus on maintaining tight form and control with RIR 2-3, meaning you should have 2-3 reps left in the tank at the end of each set.

Pulling & Shoulder Stability Work

After deadlifts, perform 3 rounds of:

  • Incline DB Rows (8 reps)
  • Incline Y-Raises (10 reps)
  • Bent Over Reverse Flys (8 reps)
    Move through the exercises with no rest in between, then rest 2 minutes after each round.

WOD – Strength & Conditioning Challenge

Complete 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps of:

  • Double DB Devil's Press
  • Ring Rows/Pull-Ups
    Keep a steady pace and aim to finish within 16 minutes.

Training Session 2: Cleans, Handstand Push-Ups & Aerobic Recovery

Clean Complex – Explosive Strength & Coordination

Perform 5 sets of:

  • Hip Clean → Hang Clean → Full Clean
    You decide whether to perform Squat or Power Cleans. Increase the weight gradually over the sets.

Handstand Push-Up Progression

Execute 4 sets of 4 reps with 3-second negative tempo before kipping back up. Modify using ab-mats or plates as needed.

Aerobic Recovery WOD – Low Intensity, High Volume

Not for time, focus on moving efficiently through:

  • 800m Run
  • 500m Row
  • 300m Ski Erg
    Complete 3 rounds at a steady pace as part of a deload week.

Training Session 3: Olympic Lifts, Squats & Overhead Strength

Snatch Complex – Power & Speed

Perform 6 rounds (E2MOM for 12 minutes) of:

  • Hang Snatch Pull → Hang Power Snatch → Squat Snatch
    Build up in weight gradually while focusing on technique and bar speed.

Lower & Upper Body Strength

Move through 3 sets of:

  • Pause Back Squats (4 reps, 3-second pause in the bottom)
  • Seated DB Strict Press (8 reps)
    Rest as needed between rounds. Maintain RIR 2-3 to ensure good form and control.

WOD – EMOM 15-Minute Circuit

Work for 45 seconds per station and rest on minute 5:

  1. A-Jumps
  2. Double DB Shoulder-to-Overhead
  3. Double DB Cleans
  4. GHD Sit-Ups
  5. Rest

Maintain a consistent pace and aim for equal reps across all rounds.

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