Program breakdowns, training tips, and everything you need to run structured strength programs.
ACSM's first Position Stand update in 17 years finds hypertrophy is load-independent — so powerlifting-base programs now win on time and recovery.
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.
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.
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.
A complete breakdown of the Reddit PPL (Metallicadpa) — the 6-day Push/Pull/Legs structure, linear progression, and how to run it in the RepCheck app.
A complete breakdown of StrongLifts 5x5 — the A/B workout structure, linear progression, deload rules, and how to run it in the RepCheck app.
A complete breakdown of the Texas Method — the volume/recovery/intensity structure, three max types, and how to run it in the RepCheck app.
A complete breakdown of TSA Powerlifting by Bryce Lewis — 9-week block periodization, five variants, RPE training, and how to run it in RepCheck.
A complete breakdown of Wendler 531 (5/3/1) — cycle structure, percentage scheme, Training Max, and popular variants like BBB, FSL and Joker Sets.