You can’t lift max all year round. Periodization helps you peak at the right time – whether you’re competing in a meet or training for strength.
What is periodization? A systematic way of training in which you vary in:
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Volume (sets x reps)
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Intensity (weight)
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Frequency (how often you do a lift)
Examples:
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Linear: weight increases, reps decrease per week
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Undulating: intensity and volume vary per session
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Block: phases of hypertrophy → strength → peak
Why?
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Prevents plateaus
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Reduces overtraining
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Maximizes long term strength gains
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