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Beginner Block 1C

Block 1C finishes your Beginner training with maxes being set in Week 3. These new maxes will be used in your blocks going forward to take advantage of our RPE/Percentage based training method. Please note that unless otherwise indicated all exercises should be done Raw (with or without belt/wrist wraps/knee or elbow sleeves). Equipment usage

Beginner Block 1B

Block 1B continues where 1A left off to increase your skill and familiarity with your equipment, as well as increasing RAW strength. Please note that unless otherwise indicated all exercises should be done Raw (with or without belt/wrist wraps/knee or elbow sleeves). Equipment usage is listed in the beginning of each day. EG: if it

Beginner Block 1A

Welcome to the DARKSIDE: Multi-Ply Powerlifting. Equipped Powerlifting is incredibly technical and requires a high degree of skill. This block is not recommended for new lifters, it is for those with experience transitioning to equipped. This block is designed to get someone acclimated to lifting with Multi-Ply Equipment as a total novice or after some

Block 8C Getting Started

This is it. The time has come. Meet day is in three weeks. You are well prepared to perform at your best! We know the TPS Method for Powerlifting works, after the meet, you will too! Remember to upload video in the forum so we can see how well you did at the meet!

Block 8B Getting Started

It’s getting closer. What? Your meet! Block 8B sets you up to SMASH weights on the platform at the end of the next block! Follow the RPE and don’t do extra work, OR TAKE MAXES!!! Don’t skip the bodyweight work before each session either. It adds up and makes you stronger while helping to correct

Block 8A Getting Started

It’s finally here. The culmination of the last 24 weeks of training! Block 8 in its entirety is the final portion of the 36 week off season/meet prep program. Your meet will be on Week 11 of this block (Block C week 3). It can also be used as an 11 week stand alone meet

Block 7B: Getting Started

Here go with Block 7B and we are getting set to enter the final stages of meet prep in Block 8! Remember, your met is in Week 11 of Block 8B so adjust your calendars accordingly. This block has a few pieces of equipment that you may not have, and it is ok to substitute

Block 7A: Getting Started

Oh boy, Block 7A is a bear. We’ve got lots of pause work, lots of intensity, a little strongman and more in store for you. This block will prime your nervous system and hone your technique to get you ready for the final meet prep coming in Block 8. Remember, Block 8 is a 12-week

Block 5B: Getting Started

Oh boy, Block 5B pick up where 5A ended in the off season plan to prep you for a meet. 5B brings lower reps and higher percentages in play to display strength. As we said before, this block, as well as the next 3 (Block 6-8) prep you to destroy the competition on the platform.

Block 5A: Getting Started

Oh boy, Block 5A is going to be a beauty. It is loaded with VOLUME and is the PERFECT off season block! We all know volume makes you STRONG right? Well, this block, as well as the next 3 (Block 6-8) prep you to destroy the competition on the platform. We’ve also included a quick

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