Looking to add some serious weight to your squat? The Smolov Squat Program might be exactly what you need. This legendary 13-week Russian training protocol is for intermediate to advanced lifters who want major strength gains in their back squat. If you follow it right, the Smolov program has helped plenty of lifters boost their…
TL;DR The 5/3/1 program by Jim Wendler is a simple, percentage-based strength system built around four main lifts (squat, bench press, deadlift, overhead press) performed in four-week cycles. You use a conservative training max (85-90% of your true max), increase weight slowly each cycle, and focus on long-term strength gains rather than quick results. The…
Looking for a training method that actually packs on muscle? DC Training, or Doggcrapp, is one of those underground approaches that gets results but often leaves people scratching their heads. Created by Dante Trudel, this system brings together intense training techniques and smart rest periods to push hypertrophy as far as possible. DC Training leans…
Ever wonder if you’re actually ready to crank your training up a notch? Fortitude Training (FT) might be just the thing. Dr. Scott Stevenson designed this system for bodybuilders who want to break through their limits and chase real muscle growth. Fortitude Training has you working out 3-4 times a week, mixing up volume and…
Looking to take your muscle growth up a notch? FST-7, or Fascia Stretch Training, could be the strategy you’ve been missing. Created by trainer Hany Rambod, this method zeroes in on stretching the fascia—that connective tissue wrapping your muscles. The idea is simple: make more space for your muscles to expand and grow. FST-7 works…
