Dan searches for the perfect strength program. He shares his philosophy on program design and how variety is key to not only getting results, but critical for keeping the training fun and interesting.

Show notes:

Do no harm.

Keep your clients safe.

What is the weakest link? Seeing how people move and how they break down. Screening the basic movements and understand how to overcome weaknesses or compensations

Trial and Error-Find things he prefers and tinker with one or two variables.

Considering different body types and goals

Favoring a conjugate method

Variety (1/3/5, 2/4/6) 6 week blocks variations each week. Still specific on developing certain movement patterns. Examples: Alternating bench and push up every other week.

Potential problems with Progressive overload. Same exercises 6-12 weeks. Repetitive strain and overuse with straight loading.

General pop vs Powerlifting. Foundation movements patterns for both

GEN POP fighting similar compensatory patterns. (training posterior chair and regressing movement)

General strength to hypertrophy rep range. 5-6 reps. Sometimes going to 1-3 but not too often.

Powerlifting isn't the safest sport. Heavy loads, grinding reps. Trying to keep technical failure vs Mechanical failure in training.