Classical Linear Periodization vs Block Periodization Explained: Programming Series #12

Classical Linear Periodization is one of the most commonly cited methods for structuring your strength program or powerlifting competition prep. This is a discussion of what periodization is, what Block periodization is and how it is related to classical linear periodization, for powerlifting and for other athletic sports.

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[aparthia]

After watching your videos, I have ended to do volume blocks and intensity blocks. Which I guess corresponds to accumulation and transmutation blocks.

Volume blocks focus on volumizing: going from 4x7 to 4x10 for example, adding sets or reps over weight
Intensity blocks focus on intensity: going from eg 4x6 to 4x3, adding weight and reducing reps or sets.

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Thanks a lot, coach Alex. I am learning a lot about programming and periodization from you and I really love how you are able to show down the similarities between different methods and really simplify it to the point. Once again Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Coach Alex. More Education results in more

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[SquatBenDeadlift]

Video on concurrent / conjugate ? Pros and cons ? Concurrent vs Linear / Block?

[deanw]

I think that accumulation phase is often touted as a bodybuilding phase but it shouldn't be, volume should be higher and exercises can be less specific with the goal of accumulating greater fatigue but you see people during this phase doing something like 1 set of 15 squats and then a whole load of leg extensions etc. And opposed to linear often being shown as a very straight line from the top to bottom, with block periodisation it can be more staggered, accumulation block might increase volume but decrease intensity (percentage of 1rm) whilst the intensification phase does the opposite with volume decreasing and intensity increasing.

[johnd]

Alex, I have a problem with my deadlift. First, I want to say I watched your video on deadlift accessories. That being said, my problem is that my 5rm is 320 lbs. and my projected 1rm is 365; however, none of those reps were with good form as my low back rounded. So, do you think I should take a break from normal deadlifts and do rdls, good mornings, hamstring curls etc. until i can deadlift 320 for 5 with good form, or should i just continue to deadlift but lower the weight and work back up to 320x5?