I might repeat things that all powerlifters know when I write about this program, but I am doing so to give a complete picture of the program...
It is primarily either a 3-day a week program where you do a total body workout each day, or a 4-day a week workout alternating push and pull exercises.
I will be doing the 4-day push pull so Ill just talk about that one. At this point you pick your goal. Either Hypertrophy, Strength, or Total Fitness. I will be doing Hypertrophy.
Each workout cycle lasts 12 weeks, and then you have 2 weeks off for complete recovery before you begin a different 12 week cycle. The program also alternates within itself, meaning that every 3 weeks the program changes set/rep numbers in order to keep your body guessing.
Each workout is balanced between unilateral and bilateral motions. It also alternates horizontal and vertical planes of lifting. So in workout A1 you might do a unilateral horizontal lift, and a bilateral vertical lift, but the next time you will be doing a bilateral horizontal lift, and a unilateral vertical lift.
The key to each workout is explosiveness, timing your rest correctly, and working everything as unsupported as possible, meaning not using benches or anything that will help isolate one particular muscle. Every move is as compound as possible. Most of the lifts are not full Olympic lifts, but rather variations that make it a little easier and safer for new people, but the way that it is structured it is still just as effective.
There are 6 stages to each day of the 4-day workout. (the 3-day crams more in each day)
Workout A1
Explosive
Hip Dominent (bi)
Horizontal Push (uni)
Vertical Push (bi)
Rotational
Bridging
Workout B1
Explosive
Knee Dominant (bi)
Horizontal Pull (uni)
Vertical Pull (bi)
Rotational
Bridging
Workout A2
Explosive
Hip Dominent (uni)
Horizontal Push (bi)
Vertical Push (uni)
Rotational
Bridging
Workout B1
Explosive
Knee Dominant (uni)
Horizontal Pull (bi)
Vertical Pull (uni)
Rotational
Bridging
**Again number of sets/reps/rest-time varies depending on what stage you are in the 12 week cycle.
Each one of the workouts have a list of movements you can choose from. They vary in difficulty, and you can substitute them at any time during the workout. The book goes through each movement in explicit detail, and then mentions how to make each movement easier or more difficult.
The book also goes through things you can do if you are traveling, and it also goes into lifting nutrition.
Basically, this workout is very flexible,while thinking of everything for you and giving you good structure. It is good for beginners and more advanced users. You really can vary the difficulty of this workout.
Also, I think that there is definitely a difference between "powertraining" and "powerlifting" If you are really into Power Lifting...then this workout might not be for you. I have done power lifting previously for about a year (5X5 training, and the 5/3/1 training), but I come more from a bodybuilding background, so this is an awesome change back to a middle ground for me.
There is a lot more to read about in the book, and its pretty cheap...like 11$ on amazon or something.