Barrett Barbell Program
I'm terrible at catchy names. Who is this for? Anyone with some experience lifting weights that wants a bus bench (do this!) program with a self-limiting progression based on actual performance, built around the squat, hinge, and press movements. It's also based around 2 week cycles, so feedback is fast and it's good for those with program ADHD like myself (squirrel!). I consider this a beginner to intermediate program, not a program for chasing an 800 lb. deadlift. It was inspired in part by Jim Wendler's excellent 5/3/1 program along with other programs I've used in the past. Program Structure Lift weights 3 days per week. For example, Monday-Wednesday-Friday or Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday. Allow at least one day between lifting sessions for recovery. Each lifting session consists of a warmup, the primary and secondary lifts for that session, and a cooldown. Each session should be around 30-45 minutes, unless you're doing something like a long walk afterwards. L...