In this post, I’ll outline an intermediate deadlift program designed to increase your deadlift strength and build thicker back muscles. I will also explain how and why your training should differ from the beginner’s. Are you still a beginner? Check out our beginner deadlift program. If you’ve left the beginner phase behind, read on. (Note that … Read more
Madcow 5×5 is a workout routine for intermediate lifters looking to gain strength and muscle quickly. The program has three full-body barbell workouts per week, where the weights increase on a weekly basis. In this article, you’ll find an outline and description of the Madcow 5×5 program. This program is 100% free in our workout … Read more
In this post, I’ll outline an intermediate squat program designed to increase your squat strength and build bigger leg muscles. I will also explain how and why your training should differ from the beginner’s. Are you still a beginner? Check out our beginner squat program. If you’ve left the beginner phase behind, read on. (Note that … Read more
In this post, I outline a 3-day intermediate powerlifting program and explain how and why your training should differ from the beginner’s. Progressing from the beginner to the intermediate stage can be frustrating since it often means that you’ve reached your first plateau in strength. But worry not. With a few adjustments to your training, you … Read more
How do you get stronger in the bench press as an intermediate lifter? In this post, I’ll outline an intermediate bench press program and also explain how and why your training should be different from the beginner’s. Still a beginner? Check out our beginner bench press program. If you’ve left the beginner phase behind, read … Read more
When do you transcend from the beginner to the intermediate stage of weight training? If you’ve been training hard on an effective training program (such as the one we outlined in part 1 of this series) and been eating and recovering well when you’re not in the gym, you might reach the intermediate stage after … Read more