The Novice Linear Progression, otherwise known as “The NLP”, is the process of adding weight to your lifts each time you train. A novice is a “beginner”. In practical terms, doing the NLP means adding 5lbs to your lifts for as long as you can, as frequently as you can. (Note: 5lbs is appropriate for most people – but there are exceptions, your NLP weight might be 2.5lbs or 2lbs per workout, if you are older, smaller in stature than average, etc.) Being a beginner is the most AMAZING time of anyone’s training career in terms of gaining muscle and weight added to the bar. It is ALSO the most simple workout program ever, and it needs to be. The NLP: Sample Program Back Squat 3×5 Press 3×5 Deadlift 1×5 Doing this program 3x/week, and adding 5lbs per workout is by far the fastest, most effective way to put 100s...
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