Training Programs

Jason Blaha’s Ice Cream Fitness 5×5 is a novice training program.  In fact, this program is the EXACT SAME program as StrongLifts 5×5 just with a few bodybuilding exercises tacked onto the end! Workout Schedule Blaha’s 5×5 alternates two workouts on a thrice weekly schedule. Week One Day 1 – Workout A Day 2 – Rest Day 3 – Workout B Day 4 – …

  The Texas Method (TM) is a strength training program renowned for its ability to provide intermediate to advanced lifters (those with 18-24+ months of continuous training according to legendary strength training coach Mark Rippetoe) with increased variety and physical adaptation. The Texas Method balances the stress of increased weight and varied volume with adequate recovery time so that intermediate …

Dennis Wolf does at least one freeweight basic lift for each bodypart, and he typically does these first in his workouts, when his strength and energy are greatest. For example, Wolf starts his chest training with bench presses and biceps routines with barbell curls. Although Wolf makes free-weight standards an early focus, he also does isolation and machine lifts to accentuate separation and shape. He also favors mechanical exercises to etch …

Jim Wendler released another variation for his famous 5/3/1 program (which I’m really a fan of). Building the Monolith – 5/3/1 for Size: Week One Monday Squat – 70×5, 80×5, 90×5, 90×5, 90×5, 90×5, 90×5 Press – 70×5, 80×5, 90×5, 70xAMRAP Chins – 100 total reps Face Pulls/Band Pullaparts – 100 total reps Dips – 100-200 total reps Wednesday Deadlift …

Andy Bolton recently wrote about his current deadlift routine: Just wanted to tell you about how I’ve been training my Deadlift for the past month. It’s a bit different to how I’ve done it in the past… And it’s made me feel like an absolute machine when I approach the bar to pull 🙂 With my friend Gerry McNamara’s help, the following plan was devised: Week …

The PHUL workout is based around the basic principles of strength and size.  This 4 day program will allow you to maximize results on both fronts in an easy adaptable routine built off the following principles: Frequency. Studies have shown muscle protein synthesis (MPS) to be elevated for up to 48 hours after training. That would make it ideal for …

Dwayne Johnson also known as “The Rock” is an American actor and professional WWE Wrestler born on May 2, 1972 and became one of the most popular Wrestlers ever in the history of World Wrestling. He is also famous in Hollywood for his movies like “The Scorpion King”, “The Rundown”   and “Fast and Furious 5 “etc. As an actor The Rock …

Konstantin Konstantinovs aka KK is famous for his beltless deadlifts. He currently holds the all time world record for deadlift without a belt – 426 kg (939 lbs), done in 2009. His training program is mainly focusing on the basic lifts. His training program is constantly changing depending on his work schedule and goals but here is a microcycle that …

Many people wonder how Andrey Malanichev trains because of his WR breaking lifts! The truth is his workout routine is really simple, you could say simplicity at its best. You can find his training program below:   Monday – Squat, Wednesday – Bench Friday – Deadlift, Abs Sunday – Running 8-10km   No assistance lifts whatsoever! Its a completely different …

Dorian Andrew Mientjez Yates (born 19 April 1962) is an English professional bodybuilder. He won the Mr. Olympia title six consecutive times from 1992 and holds the fourth-highest number of Mr. Olympia awards of all time. He is widely considered one of the top athletes in modern bodybuilding history. Below is his training program:   Day 1 – Shoulders & Tri’s & …