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psuLemon
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Which lifting program is the best for you?
psuLemon
Posts: 35,352Member, MFP Moderator, Greeter, Premium MFP Moderator
Posts: 35,352Member, MFP Moderator, Greeter, Premium MFP Moderator
All,
Since it's a very common question when it comes to bulking, I wanted to create a running list of programs that can provide a solid foundation for members, whether they are in the beginning stages of bulking, going back to a cut or looking to maintain their gains.
Since the majority of our advanced lifters tend to gravitate in this section, I plan on placing this here, unless it's deemed more appropriate for another section. Please keep in mind, this is intended to be a comprehensive list, and I encourage all members to provide additional programs for me to add to the list (might as well use my mod powers for some good
).
BodyWeight Routines
Dumbbell Routines/Beginner routines
Beginner Lifting Programs
Intermediate Lifting Programs
Advanced Lifting Programs
Power Lifting
Training Style
Bro, How do I even lift?
Training Guides: http://strengtheory.com/complete-strength-training-guide/
Brah, do you even lower body?
Do you even upper body?
Additional Information
http://www.powerliftingtowin.com/powerlifting-programs/
http://www.fitmole.org/upper-lower-split/
All books have been italicized
Since it's a very common question when it comes to bulking, I wanted to create a running list of programs that can provide a solid foundation for members, whether they are in the beginning stages of bulking, going back to a cut or looking to maintain their gains.
Since the majority of our advanced lifters tend to gravitate in this section, I plan on placing this here, unless it's deemed more appropriate for another section. Please keep in mind, this is intended to be a comprehensive list, and I encourage all members to provide additional programs for me to add to the list (might as well use my mod powers for some good
).BodyWeight Routines
- You are your own gym
- Convict Conditioning
- Nerd Fitness Beginner Body Weight Routine
- StrongCurves BootyFul
- AthleanX
Dumbbell Routines/Beginner routines
- M&S Full Body Dumbbell Routine
- German Body Comp w/ Dumbbells
- Muscle & Fitness German Body Comp
- Aworkoutroutine Beginner Training Program
- Lyle McDonald's Beginner Program
- Reddit Stopgap Beginner Dumbbell Routine
- Reddit Beginner Dumbbell Routine Alternative
- Body Beast, by Beachbody
Beginner Lifting Programs
- Bigger, Leaner, Stronger & Thinner, Leaner, Stronger by Mike Matthews
- Strong Lift 5x5
- StrongCurves Template, StrongCurves 5x5
- The New Rules of Lifting
- Starting Strength
- Grey Skull
- Big 6
- All Pro
- Fierce 5 , Fierce 5 guides
- Bill Star's 5x5
- Lean Muscle Diet by Lou Schuler/Alan Aragon
- Max Adaptation Upper Lower
- Waterbury Method
- Hugh Jackmans Wolverine Workout
- Massive Iron
- M&S Upper Lower Split
- Stephanie Buttermore's womens program
Intermediate Lifting Programs
- Power Hypertrophy Upper Lower - PHUL
- Wendle 531
- Wendler 531 Boring But Big
- Wendler 531 Build Like A Monolith
- Texas Method
- Power Hypertrophy Adaptive Training - PHAT
- Lyle McDonald Bulking Routine
- Coolcicada Push/Pull/Legs
- Reactive Training Systems Generalized Program
- GZCL program
- UHF and GZCL Programs
- 4 Day Power Muscle Burn Split
- 3 Day Power Muscle Burn Split
- MadCow
- German Body Comp
- AWorkoutRoutine Muscle Building Workout Routine
- Kaizen Infinite Off Season Training
- The Bridge
Advanced Lifting Programs
Power Lifting
- Candito Powerlifting Programs
- Sheiko
- PowerLifting Programs
- Bulgarian Method (Omar/Nuckols version)
- Juggernaut Training System, Juggernaut Method
Training Style
Bro, How do I even lift?
Training Guides: http://strengtheory.com/complete-strength-training-guide/
Brah, do you even lower body?
Do you even upper body?
Additional Information
http://www.powerliftingtowin.com/powerlifting-programs/
http://www.fitmole.org/upper-lower-split/
All books have been italicized
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You know, you literally live up to your username. I barely pushed post. lol
Any links to details?
when you stall and stop progressing on SL even after deloads
ETA: I'm not bulking, but I would probably still do 5/3/1 if I ever do.
Beginner:
New Rules of Lifting - http://www.amazon.com/New-Rules-Lifting-Women-Goddess/dp/1583333398/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1455035403&sr=1-1&keywords=new+rules+of+lifting+for+women
MFP Group - http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w
ChaLEAN Extreme - http://www.amazon.com/Beachbody-ChaLEAN-Extreme-DVD-Workout/dp/B001O2MWGI/ref=sr_1_1?s=sports-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1455035424&sr=1-1&keywords=chalean+extreme
MFP Group - http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/318-chalean-extreme-support-group
http://www.canditotraininghq.com/free-strength-programs/
I actually just added NROL while you were typing this. My wife is doing a modified version of NROL4W to suit her needs based on her medical condition.
I didn't add any CLX or any of the P90X series, mainly because they are non traditional and not really suited to build muscle. But I could theoretically add a section for non traditional or circuit style programs.
I created another section for it to show delineation.
Updated list.
For all pro, I only found the bb.com link. Do you know if there is a site or just the one I linked. SS is on the list too.
Cool. I'll keep doin' what I'm doin', for now. Thanks!
It wasn't when I typed that but you added in between the time I read and posted, so it's all good.
I can't readily find a link to all pro outside of BB.com but it is a solid program. Take it or leave it, but it's one I recommend in addition to pretty much everything in your list. This is a great resource, btw. I hope it doesn't disappear into the teeming, frothing mass of hysteria that is often the forums.
i trust your judgement.... for the most part