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THE BEGINNER SERIES: THE LIFT-OFF

Casilyn Meadows

In the world of powerlifting, there are many factors within your control: perfecting your technique, maintaining consistency in your training, staying fully engaged in your program, prioritizing proper nutrition, and valuing recovery as much as the time "under the bar.

How to Stay Small and Weak

How to Stay Small and Weak

Chase Karnes
Tagged: Novice
Are you doing these four things? If so, your destination is size small.
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A Practical Guide for Implementing Block Periodization for Powerlifting

Gabriel Naspinski
Tagged: Novice
Block Periodization is not a one-size-fits-all training system. It is not a matter of sets x reps, exact exercises, and personal beliefs.
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The Beginner's Guide to Powerlifting

Jordan Syatt
Tagged: Novice
Everything you need to know to enter the world of powerlifting is right here.
5 Suggestions for the Garage Gym Powerlifter Training Conjugate

5 Suggestions for the Garage Gym Powerlifter Training Conjugate

John Melone
Tagged: Novice
Here are my suggestions if you are training in your garage, thinking about competing in a powerlifting meet, and are intrigued about the conjugate method of training.
6 Weeks to a Bigger Squat

6 Weeks to a Bigger Squat

Zack Phillips
Tagged: Novice
This 6-week cycle is for the beginner and intermediate lifter who has reached a plateau. You'll rely on core, plyometrics, and squats to achieve a new max.
New to Gear? Start Here!

New to Gear? Start Here!

Lily Starobin
Tagged: Novice
Coming from someone who didn't listen to these tips the first time and learned the hard way...
8-Week Beginner Post Quarantine Strongman Program

8-Week Beginner Post Quarantine Strongman Program

Matt Mills
Tagged: Novice
This 8-week program is perfect for those who are just getting into strongman, or for those who have been doing bodyweight and band workouts for the last few months.
4 Ways to Get Stronger Without Adding Weight to the Bar

4 Ways to Get Stronger Without Adding Weight to the Bar

Matt Mills
Tagged: Novice
Too many people focus on hitting the big 1RM and forget the little stuff that gets them there.
6-Week Cycle for the Powerlifter in Limbo Land

6-Week Cycle for the Powerlifter in Limbo Land

Chris Janek
Tagged: Novice
Sometimes life gets busy and it cuts into your training time. However, that doesn't mean you still can't get a good workout in and make progress.
The Good Trainer

The Good Trainer

Chad Aichs
Tagged: Novice
You don't need to hire the Stephen Hawking of all trainers, but you'll still want a knowledgeable, safe, efficient, and successful trainer.
16-Week Beginner Conjugate Program

16-Week Beginner Conjugate Program

Nicholas Bronkall
Tagged: Novice
I’m going to share a program with you that someone asked for my advice and input on. I know very little about this lifter. I got a little bit of information from them through Instagram, but other than that, what I’m writing are my initial thoughts and an improved program based on this information.