
16 Week Powerbuilding Program
AKA The "Don't Call It Powerbuilding" Powerbuilding Program You aren't a true lifter if you don't want to build both muscle AND get stronger. After all, who doesn't want to be able to lift some heavy shit AND also look good? The problem is that in our specialized world where everyone must fit into one neat category, most programs only cater to one goal. On one hand you have solid powerlifting programs designed to increase your bench, squat and deadlift. But without the requisite volume necessary to really pack on size, you become stronger but you don't look stronger. On the other side of the spectrum you have the bodybuilding bros who have more muscle than these powerlifters but struggle to bench press 225lb for reps or squat 315lb to depth. If muscle is beneficial to getting stronger, why aren't these high volume bodybuilding bros getting A LOT stronger? The answer is programming. Despite what you might have read online, programming is far more nuanced than you might think. Why do