Linear periodization consists of starting with weights that are moderately heavy, and adding a small amount of weight to each lift each week for a period of time that commonly ranges from six to fifteen weeks. The process of adding…
I recently wrote a book that explains a linear periodization method that I refer to as the 5-4-3 method. It is based on an eight to ten week training cycle that starts with 5 reps per set. The middle of…
