Get stronger, bigger, and quicker following this 12-week conjugate program for raw powerlifters.

I’m not gonna subject you to a bunch of “back in my day” bull crap. Assuming you’re at least somewhat interested in gear, and instead of playing the middle as I’ve always done, I’m gonna give you the truth.

Geared lifters who want to do a raw meet or transition to raw need to relearn or unlearn certain things, which is why this program can be manipulated for different weaknesses.

After the inaugural 5th Set Black Meet on Saturday, I drove all night to Cincinnati for the Women’s Pro Am. My motivation for a weekend short on rest and long on PRs can be summed up in a single sentence: I love powerlifting.

While raw powerlifting circles have been discrediting the merits of a concurrent approach to training, many have been using a program that is congruent with the very principles that conjugate is based on.

People always want to talk about when geared powerlifting ruled the sport. Now they think raw is in charge. What’s the answer?

Jill Mills currently holds the spot. Jeanine Whittaker is well on her way.

How to prepare, what to expect, and all that comes in between your first time on the platform.

For raw lifters, the important thing to remember is that you’re training for raw strength.

Friday I kept protein and fats the same again, however carbs were completely eliminated.