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Understanding how to tailor your training program is key to achieving optimal results. Below is a brief guide on periodization and training phases. Organizing your training into phases (AKA periodization) is a great long-term strategy to success and longevity while also keeping training interesting.

Each phase can vary in length, depending on the needs of the athlete and sport (if applicable) but generally are 3-12 weeks in duration. Within the longer phases (8-12 weeks), these are often broken up into training blocks of 3-6 weeks.

Here’s how you can adjust your approach based on the programming phase:

Accumulation Phase

• Focus: Muscle growth (Hypertrophy)
• Preferred Strength Methods: Rest-Pause, Drop Sets, Repetition Effort

Intensification Phase

• Focus: Maximal strength development
• Preferred Strength Methods: Max Effort Method, Contrast Training, Overcoming Isometric

Peak/Power Phase:

• Focus: Explosive power and peak performance
• Preferred Strength Methods: Plyometrics, Dynamic Effort, Rapid-Eccentric/ Drop-Catch

Transition Phase:

• Focus: General fitness and metabolic conditioning
• Preferred Strength Methods: Tempo, Repetition Effort, Chaos Training

Remember, consistency and proper technique are crucial. Keep pushing forward and don’t hesitate to ask for guidance!

Resource: The Basics of Program Periodization

To your strength,

Coach Dan & Tasha

Ideal Strength LLC

Trainer Edge: Knowledge & Education for Coaches

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