Many people love the novice linear progression because of it's simplicity and the fast results it achieves for those who actually run it as written and do the things necessary for growth outside the gym (i.e. eating and sleeping). But all things must come to an end, including the novice phase of training. The world of intermediate and advanced training is a confusing and complex one, where many lifters spin their wheels without making much progress.

 

To understand how to navigate this new phase of training, you'll need to know some basic principles of programming. Robert and Trent break down what you need to know as a post-novice lifter.