The Jason Blaha Novice Powerlifting Program is a program that mimics the Starting Strength 5 x 5 program - the major difference is that each workout includes more bodybuilding movements (like curls and shrugs). The program has 2 workouts (A and B) that you alternate between every 2 days. 

Where to get it / Who made it?

Jason Blaha designed this program and it can be found here. 

Length of Program

Indefinitely

Goal of the program/ Does it use RPE

The goal of this program is to help lifters develop their physical base so their bodies can support the heavier weights. It has a hypertrophy focus. No it does not use RPE. 

Who’s it for?

Beginners 

How does the program work?

The program is very similar to StrongLifts 5 x5 in that you alternate between 2 workouts each with the base 3 movements for each day. You’re also taking two rest days and starting from where you started. 

Workout A: 

Squat 5 x 5 

Bench Press 5 x 5

Barbell Row 5 x 5

Barbell Shrugs: 3×8

Tricep Extensions: 3×8

Curls: 3×8

Hyperextensions: 2×10

Cable Crunches: 3×10

Workout B: 

Squat 5 x 5

Overhead Press 5 x 5

Deadlift 1 x 5

Barbell Row 5×5 (90% of Day “A”)

Closegrip Bench  3×8

Curls 3×8

Cable Crunches 3×10

Accessory movements

They’re already built in. 

Spreadsheet for the program

https://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/jason-blaha-ice-cream-fitness-5x5-novice-workout

People using the program / Reviews for the program

Video credits to Jason Blaha’s Strength and Fitness (the creator of the program)

Video credits to Thomas Whitelaw

Video credits to JayLivinFit