Pounds Above Bodyweight Instead of Bodyweight Multiples

Use pounds-above-bodyweight to compare lifts across different sizes

Aug 25 • 

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Filling A Gap in the Training Advancement Framework

In the previous post, I discussed the concept of training advancement as first put forth in PPST1 in 2006, and used as the basis of programming…

Aug 21 • 

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When Will Your Linear Progression End?

Realistic Expectations and Training Advancement

Aug 18 • 

Michael Wolf

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I Got 99 Problems and The Press is All of Them

I’m down about 30 lbs in weight over the past year, having done a slow steady recomp over that time.

Aug 13 • 

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Passing Thoughts on Pain Science

I think some aspects of pain science - the biopsychosocial model of pain - have merit, but I've also seen people in the name of "pain science" apply it…

Aug 8 • 

Michael Wolf

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July 2025

Thor Sets a New All Time Deadlift World Record: Lessons for the Bro Scientists

Thor Deadlifts 505 KG!

Jul 29 • 

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How Managing Fatigue Changes as a Novice, Intermediate, Advanced Lifter

Much has been posted about the currently popular topic - at least in nerdy lifting circles - about fatigue management.

Jul 23 • 

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June 2025

Deadlifts and the Infamous Stimulus-to-Fatigue Ratio

Stimulus to fatigue ratio is a concept that has some validity but is used as if it's a simple math calculation with real known numbers, often to absurd…

Jun 17 • 

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An Alternative Way to Transition Squats from Novice LP to Early Intermediate

The standard progression using the Starting Strength framework to categorize Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced lifters is to start with a squat PR…

Jun 3 • 

Michael Wolf

March 2025

Transitioning From Early To Late Intermediate: An Example Framework

Introduction and Review

Mar 28 • 

Michael Wolf

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The Linear Progression Honeymoon Will End

As great as the early gains in the Novice phase are, you really need to enjoy this whole training thing, or at least commit to doing it regardless of…

Mar 3 • 

Michael Wolf

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February 2025

Realistic Time Commitment for Fitness

I ran a poll on twitter the other day with the following question:

Feb 26 • 

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