9 Week Beginner Program The Strength Athlete (TSA) released their 9 week beginner powerlifting program is a four day per week, nine week training program. In addition for anyone who’s using this program for a meet has a four week peaking routine. Exercises The exercises are split into what I perceive to be three categories;Continue reading “The Amazing TSA Powerlifting Programs”
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The Fantastic Juggernaut Training Method
Juggernaut Training Method Overview The Juggernaut Method System (referred to as JMS from now on) was designed by Chad Wesley Smith and its most appealing to Intermediate-advanced lifters because it follows a block periodization structure. It incorporates large amount of submaximal work to build capacity without frying the Central Nervous System (CNS). It’s a VERYContinue reading “The Fantastic Juggernaut Training Method”
The Amazing Brad Gillingham Powerlifting Programs
Introduction Brad is a true legend of powerlifting, I have followed him for years and used his programs in many occasions and had great success. Brad is a six-time IPF world champion and and a 14 time USAPL National Powerlifting Champion. However, I find Brad’s greatest skill and asset to be his ability to coach andContinue reading “The Amazing Brad Gillingham Powerlifting Programs”
Mark Rippetoe’s Reliable Starting Strength 5×5 Program
Introduction Starting Strength is one of the legendary powerlifting programs created by Mark Rippetoe, a true GOAT of powerlifting. Some might disagree with this statement and even I have found myself at times being critical of Starting Strength. However Mark popularized and commercialized the “do your fives” training principle which started with the ‘Texas Method’Continue reading “Mark Rippetoe’s Reliable Starting Strength 5×5 Program”
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 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”
THE BEST JIM WENDER 5/3/1 PROGRAMS
Introduction Most people know Jim Wendler in the powerlifting community, if you don’t know who Jim Wendler is he’s the creator and author of the 5/3/1 Training Program. I used Jim Wendler’s 5/3/1 program before, and surprisingly achieved some great results without being too taxed and burnt out!! The basis of 5/3/1 is as followsContinue reading “THE BEST JIM WENDER 5/3/1 PROGRAMS”
The Successful Russian Squat Routines
Russian Squat Program (aka Russian Squat Routine or RSR) is a brutal peaking program that will help boost maximum strength when prepping for a meet. I will review two versions, the original six week Squat Routine then the Eight week Masters Routine. Both are fantastic routines and WILL help you boost your Squat PR withoutContinue reading “The Successful Russian Squat Routines”