Category Archives: Programming

Candid Review of Candito’s Linear Program

Moving right along in the Powerlifting Programming series, we’re all set to review Jonnie Candito’s Linear Program. You can grab a copy of the program here. If you haven’t checked… More

It’s A Bodybuilding Program: Jason Blaha’s 5×5 Review

Make sure you have checked out the foundational articles in this series. Many terms are going to be used in this article that are fully explained in detail in those pieces. Without t… More

Simply Sub-Optimal: Don’t Do StrongLifts 5×5 for Powerlifting

The response to the Powerlifting Programs series thus far has been phenomenal! I am stoked to see so many people asking intelligent questions regarding the science of programmin… More

Starting Strength is NOT a Powerlifting Program!

In the previous articles of the Powerlifting Programs series, making particular use of ProgrammingToWin’s concepts of the novice, intermediate, and advanced trainee,… More

Periodization for Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced Lifters

In the last installment of the Powerlifting Programs series, we analyzed the critical training variables that must be manipulated properly in order to satisfy the core, founda… More

Undertraining vs. Overtraining: Intensity, Volume, and Frequency

In the first article of this programming series, we discussed the scientific principles that make up the foundation of any proper powerlifting program. We talked about: Specifi… More

Powerlifting Programming: Specificity, Overload, Fatigue Management, Individual Differences

In all the time I’ve spent on the internet reading and talking about powerlifting, the one question I see asked more than any other is: “Is my program “good”? Now, “my” program can be… More

Simply The Best: Tuchscherer’s Reactive Training Systems

Traditional powerlifting programming is flawed. Luckily, Mike Tuchscherer’s Reactive Training Systems offers a solution. Generally speaking, traditional powerli… More

Practical Programming for Strength Training 3rd Edition Review

Mark Rippetoe just released the third edition of Practical Programming for Strength Training. As a Starting Strength advocate, and a certified Starting Strength coach, frank… More