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Lifting program guides
Straight explanations of the barbell programs people actually run. How each one works, who it's for, and how to progress — then run any of them, with the progression handled for you, in Top Set Training.
StrongLifts 5×5
The classic 5×5 beginner program. Three lifts a day, three days a week, add weight every session. How it works, how to run it, and when to stop.
Starting Strength
Mark Rippetoe's novice program. Squat every session, alternate the presses, pull heavy. The most efficient way for a true beginner to get strong.
Greyskull LP
A linear program built around AMRAP top sets and frequent pressing. More upper-body volume than 5×5, with a built-in way to earn double progression.
5/3/1 BBB
Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 with the Boring But Big volume template: heavy main work off your training max, then 5×10 to grow. Setup, percentages, and progression.
nSuns 5-day
The high-volume 5/3/1 LP variant from Reddit. Nine sets on the main lift with an AMRAP that auto-adjusts your training max weekly. Who it is (and is not) for.