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Guides & Resources

Program breakdowns, training tips, and everything you need to run structured strength programs.

GZCLP Program Guide — Tiered Linear Progression for Beginners

A complete breakdown of GZCLP — the T1/T2/T3 tier structure, failure protocol, 3-day and 4-day variants, and how to run it in the RepCheck app.

GZCLPBeginner

Madcow 5x5 Program Guide — Ramping Sets and Weekly Progression

A complete breakdown of Madcow 5x5 — the ramping set structure, Training 5RM, percentage-based weekly progression, and how to run it in the RepCheck app.

Madcow 5x5Intermediate

nSuns LP Program Guide — High-Volume Linear Progression

A complete breakdown of nSuns LP — the T1/T2 structure, two percentage schemes, TM progression, 4/5/6-day variants, and how to run it in the RepCheck app.

nSunsIntermediate

Reddit PPL Program Guide — Metallicadpa's Push/Pull/Legs for Beginners

A complete breakdown of the Reddit PPL (Metallicadpa) — the 6-day Push/Pull/Legs structure, compound and accessory lifts, linear progression, and how to run it in the RepCheck app.

Reddit PPLBeginner

StrongLifts 5x5 Program Guide — The Simplest Beginner Barbell Program

A complete breakdown of StrongLifts 5x5 — the A/B workout structure, linear progression from the empty bar, deload rules, and how to run it in the RepCheck app.

StrongLiftsBeginner

Texas Method Program Guide — Weekly Periodization for Intermediate Lifters

A complete breakdown of the Texas Method — the volume/recovery/intensity structure, Bench and OHP 6-week mesocycle, three max types, progression options, and how to run it in the RepCheck app.

Texas MethodIntermediate

TSA Powerlifting Program Guide — RPE-Based Periodization for Competition Prep

A complete breakdown of TSA Powerlifting programs by Bryce Lewis — the 9-week block periodization, five program variants, RPE training, and how to run them in the RepCheck app.

TSAPowerliftingIntermediate

Wendler 531 (5/3/1) Program Guide — How It Works and How to Run It

A complete breakdown of the Wendler 531 (5/3/1) strength program — the cycle structure, percentage scheme, Training Max, and popular variants like BBB, FSL, and Joker Sets.

531WendlerIntermediate