AMRAP sets: when and how to use them
What AMRAP sets are, how to do them safely, and when they make sense in a 5x5 program. A practical guide to as many reps as possible training.
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12 articles tagged with #progression
Microloading: how to keep progressing
The strategy behind adding less than 2.5kg per session. When to microload, which lifts need it, and how to program fractional progression for continued gains.
Microplates: why small weight jumps matter
How fractional plates extend linear progression by weeks or months. Which lifts need them, what to buy, and why 1.25kg jumps beat stalling.
Best intermediate programs after 5x5
Done with linear progression? Compare Madcow, Texas Method, 5/3/1, GZCL, nSuns, and more. How to choose the right intermediate program for your goals.
How to increase your overhead press
Proven strategies to break through OHP plateaus. Microloading, form fixes, weak point analysis, and accessories to build a stronger press.
When to stop 5x5 and switch programs
How to know when linear progression is done. Signs you've outgrown 5x5, what intermediate means, and which programs to transition to.
How to increase your bench press
Proven strategies to build a bigger bench. Fix your form, strengthen weak points, program smarter, and break through plateaus with practical advice.
How to increase your deadlift
Proven strategies to build a bigger deadlift. Fix weak points, optimize programming, train grip, and add the right accessories for steady progress.
How to increase your squat strength
Build a stronger squat with proven form fixes, programming strategies, and accessory work. Fix weak points, break plateaus, and squat with confidence.
How to pick your starting weights for 5x5
Choose the right starting weights for squat, bench, press, row, and deadlift. Why starting too heavy is the biggest beginner mistake and how to avoid it.
How much weight should you add each workout?
Learn optimal weight progression for 5x5. When to add 5 lbs vs 2.5 lbs, how to handle different lifts, and what to do when jumps fail.
What to do when you fail reps on 5x5
Failed a set? Here's exactly what to do next. Understand when to retry, when to deload, and how to keep progressing after missed reps.