Program Introduction The program incorporates a 4 sets of 4 training session and 4 sets of 8 training session for all Main Lifts (squat, bench press, deadlift, and overhead press) and Secondary Lifts. It follows a Week A and B routine structure and the lifter will bench press three times per week for both AContinue reading “THE BEST 4-4-8 IVYSAUR VARIANT”
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The Amazing Cube Kingpin Program
Introduction The cube method was created by a powerlifter called Brandon Lilly, he is by far one of the greatest powerlifters (raw and geared). From my knowledge his max raw lifts were 650.3lb Squat, 600lb Bench, and 815.7lb Deadlift and totaled 2000lbs on many occasions. Unfortunately due to a career ending injury he no longerContinue reading “The Amazing Cube Kingpin Program”
Dan Alexander 10 Week Powerlifting Peaking Program
Dan Alexander’s 10 week Powerlifting Peaking Program is designed to improve the 1RM of the squat, bench, and deadlift by 5%. Spread across the three lifts, this can result in a sizeable boost to a lifter’s total on the competition platform.
Blaine Sumner’s Popular Gorilla Squad Programs
Introduction Blaine is an American world champion powerlifter from Conifer, Colorado – he is an absolute tank of a man!!! He weights about 385 pounds or 175 kilograms, aged 32 and competes Raw and single-ply. If you haven’t watched any of his lifts before check out the YouTube videos below. Blaine has been competing competitivelyContinue reading “Blaine Sumner’s Popular Gorilla Squad Programs”
VERY POPULAR JH 5/8/3 PROGRAM
Introduction This program was inspired by my experience running nSuns 5/3/1 and Jim Wendler’s 5/3/1. I ran both programs successfully, however, I felt there needed to be a balance between the two. nSuns 5/3/1 for me was jus too ‘fiddly’ and excessive in terms of volume for a novice and early intermediate lifter. Jim Wendler’sContinue reading “VERY POPULAR JH 5/8/3 PROGRAM”
THE POPULAR JH 8 WEEK PROGRAM
Introduction This is my eight week peaking program that consists of a volume phase and peaking phase each lasting four weeks. This program is better suited for novice-intermediate lifters and lifters who can handle higher work loads. It’s a linear program whereby the intensity increases week by week for the main lifts for each phase.Continue reading “THE POPULAR JH 8 WEEK PROGRAM”
JH 5RM Novice Linear Program
Introduction This program is fantastic for Novice lifters, the program works off your 5 rep max and lasts for eight weeks. You train three times per week which allows sufficient time for you to recover during sessions. You squat and bench press three times per week, and deadlift once a week. However, you have twoContinue reading “JH 5RM Novice Linear Program”
The Amazing Magnusson & Ortmayer Deadlift Program
Introduction This is a fantastic and highly successful deadlift program created and used by the legendary strongmen “Benedikt Magnusson” and ” Travis Ortmayer”. This is a brutal deadlift program, it is hell and I can absolutely guarantee this because I underwent this self torture routine. HOWEVER, I added 22.5 kilograms to my deadlift in 12 Weeks.Continue reading “The Amazing Magnusson & Ortmayer Deadlift Program”
Mark Bell’s Legendary 5 Week Bench Press Program
Introduction Mark Bell or affectionately known as ‘Smelly’, a nickname his brothers came up with because he hates showers as a kid. Mark is a record breaking powerlifter, owner of Super Training Gym and the inventor of Sling Shot®. This guy has his shit together! his best-equipped lifts were a 1,080lb squat, an 854lb benchContinue reading “Mark Bell’s Legendary 5 Week Bench Press Program”
The Legendary Brandon Lilly Cube Method 2.0 Program
Introduction The cube method was created by a powerlifter called Brandon Lilly, he is by far one of the greatest powerlifters (raw and geared). From my knowledge his max raw lifts were 650.3lb Squat, 600lb Bench, and 815.7lb Deadlift and totaled 2000lbs on many occasions. Unfortunately due to a career ending injury he no longerContinue reading “The Legendary Brandon Lilly Cube Method 2.0 Program”