Which lifting program is the best for you?

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  • eeejer
    eeejer Posts: 339 Member
    When to switch from Strong Lifts: http://stronglifts.com/when-to-switch-from-stronglifts-5x5-to-other-programs/

    The stronglifts app takes care of everything for you, it will tell you when to deload, when to switch to 3x5, etc... just do the program.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    Springfield1970 wrote: »
    Strong Curves is my go to nowadays, but quite surprised to see it listed as beginners. Surely that all depends on the weight that's being lifted compared to body weight.

    It's kind of a progressive program, just like NROL where it addressed the basics and moves on from there. So it was merely a limitation of categorization. In general, when it comes to newbie recommendations, SC is at the top, especially for woman.
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    eeejer wrote: »
    When to switch from Strong Lifts: http://stronglifts.com/when-to-switch-from-stronglifts-5x5-to-other-programs/

    The stronglifts app takes care of everything for you, it will tell you when to deload, when to switch to 3x5, etc... just do the program.

    Cool. It hasn't told me anything like that yet, so I must be good. ;)
  • codsterlaing95
    codsterlaing95 Posts: 221 Member
    edited February 2016
    Coolcicada's Push/Pull/Legs Routine

    Fierce 5
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    codsterlaing95 wrote: »
    Coolcicada's Push/Pull/Legs Routine

    Fierce 5

    Thank you. I added these to the list.
  • lisalsd1
    lisalsd1 Posts: 1,519 Member
    I'm doing a version of 5/3/1 (for PL) from Beyond 5/3/1. I don't know if it needs to be added to the list specifically; but I like this version, b/c I can work at my 1RM more often.
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    edited February 2016
    I bastardized Wendler's after running it for about a year.

    I basically do bench, ohp, squats, and deads 2x each every eight days. I never take rest days for the most part and do squats/deads every day but in the 50-70% of my 1rm. I do a deload of every main lift every 12 days.

    I throw in 3-4 accessory lifts and finish with yoga.

    I've ran this bastardized version for 2+ years and love the flexibility of tailoring it to my bodies issues and needs.
  • eeejer
    eeejer Posts: 339 Member
    you may want to add this site which helps you pick a program based on goals etc http://rohitnair.net/pp/
  • giusa
    giusa Posts: 577 Member
    psulemon wrote: »
    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 >:) ).

    Beginner Lifting Programs


    Intermediate Lifting Programs

    Advanced Lifting Programs

    Power Lifting
  • FunkyTobias
    FunkyTobias Posts: 1,776 Member
    Powerlifting/advanced

    Sheiko

    Smolov

  • kdogni
    kdogni Posts: 124 Member
    5/3/1 works for me
  • edwardmack23
    edwardmack23 Posts: 51 Member
    I pretty much try all kinds of workouts because everything dont work for everyone so the best to find out is to try them for yourself
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    bumping
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    edited May 2016
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  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    edited May 2016
    This is a perfectly timed bump. Thanks, @psulemon. I'm looking to move on from Stronglifts. After reading all the Intermediate program links, I think I'm going to try 5/3/1. Time to go determine my current 1RM! :D
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    This is a perfectly timed bump. Thanks, @psulemon. I'm looking to move on from Stronglifts. After reading all the Intermediate program links, I think I'm going to try 5/3/1. Time to go determine my current 1RM! :D

    Good luck!
  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    Under Intermediate to advanced, can add:

    10/20/Life
    DUP (although highly individualized)
    Bulgarian Method (Omar/Nuckols version)
    RTS

    Bunch more here with links and reviews etc:

    http://www.powerliftingtowin.com/powerlifting-programs/
  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    Whoops, didn't see Cajun had already linked
  • seanguard
    seanguard Posts: 20 Member
    Has anyone competed in a meet before. Im looking to do my first one this summer some time.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    LolBroScience wrote: »
    Under Intermediate to advanced, can add:

    10/20/Life
    DUP (although highly individualized)
    Bulgarian Method (Omar/Nuckols version)
    RTS

    Bunch more here with links and reviews etc:

    http://www.powerliftingtowin.com/powerlifting-programs/

    Updated. Thanks. Altough, I couldn't find a website or routine for the Bulgarian Method. Do you have a link?
  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    psulemon wrote: »
    LolBroScience wrote: »
    Under Intermediate to advanced, can add:

    10/20/Life
    DUP (although highly individualized)
    Bulgarian Method (Omar/Nuckols version)
    RTS

    Bunch more here with links and reviews etc:

    http://www.powerliftingtowin.com/powerlifting-programs/

    Updated. Thanks. Altough, I couldn't find a website or routine for the Bulgarian Method. Do you have a link?

    http://www.mediafire.com/download/31n09c8331oivay/Greg-Nuckols-Omar-Isuf-Bulgarian-Manual.pdf
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    LolBroScience wrote: »
    psulemon wrote: »
    LolBroScience wrote: »
    Under Intermediate to advanced, can add:

    10/20/Life
    DUP (although highly individualized)
    Bulgarian Method (Omar/Nuckols version)
    RTS

    Bunch more here with links and reviews etc:

    http://www.powerliftingtowin.com/powerlifting-programs/

    Updated. Thanks. Altough, I couldn't find a website or routine for the Bulgarian Method. Do you have a link?

    http://www.mediafire.com/download/31n09c8331oivay/Greg-Nuckols-Omar-Isuf-Bulgarian-Manual.pdf

    Thanks. Updated with your suggestions.
  • rickyll
    rickyll Posts: 188 Member
    hey props on this post!
    I'd add the Squat Everyday program on there but may in it's own category of "Advanced lifters who understand the importance of stretching and rolling everyday"...or something like that. This program worked wonders for me but It never once talked about stretching or rolling...which, whe you're squatting everyday is a recipe for problems.
  • Emijanine
    Emijanine Posts: 158 Member
    Body Beast is awesome! Just started the Bulk Phase. Good for women and men.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    rickyll wrote: »
    hey props on this post!
    I'd add the Squat Everyday program on there but may in it's own category of "Advanced lifters who understand the importance of stretching and rolling everyday"...or something like that. This program worked wonders for me but It never once talked about stretching or rolling...which, whe you're squatting everyday is a recipe for problems.

    Thanks. Is that program a structured program or like a challenge? If there are details, i can look at it.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    Emijanine wrote: »
    Body Beast is awesome! Just started the Bulk Phase. Good for women and men.

    I agree. Its the program that got me into lifting. The only thing I don't like about it, is volume isn't ideal.
  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    psulemon wrote: »
    rickyll wrote: »
    hey props on this post!
    I'd add the Squat Everyday program on there but may in it's own category of "Advanced lifters who understand the importance of stretching and rolling everyday"...or something like that. This program worked wonders for me but It never once talked about stretching or rolling...which, whe you're squatting everyday is a recipe for problems.

    Thanks. Is that program a structured program or like a challenge? If there are details, i can look at it.

    It's close to Bulgarian, except the focus is on Squats and/or Squat variations.
  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    Search Matthew Perryman, Squat Everyday.
  • Katy_V
    Katy_V Posts: 43 Member
    Bump for when I'm ready to move on from Strong Curves...

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