As Jeff’s research assistant/customer service person and having helped write the program, I’m more than slightly biased (haha), but I really enjoyed this review. I watched this last night and talked to Jeff this morning about expanding upon the Exercise Substitutions Lists going forward. Thank you for the feedback and keep up the great work! :)
@Happynarwhall I get the feeling English isn't your first language? I was asking how it was going but never mind. No need for the exclamation mark there, it doesn't make you sound too happy
It would be great to see a video in which you talk about the best books related to fitness and talk about some of your favourites on the topic. Hoping to see that soon. :)
This multi-phase program is such a big project of Jeff's, his magnum opus essentially... And here I am still back on his fundamentals program 😭 Thanks for the review! I've been looking at doing his power building programs when I'm done running through his fundamentals a few times. Do you think I can go straight from fundamentals to powerbuilding, or do you think it might be better to do something like his upper/lower split program first?
It depends on your goals and what you're looking to achieve. If you think the power building program is inline with that then you can do that. But make sure you're ready to make the jump. It wouldn't hurt to stay on the fundamentals program until you feel you're ready.
@@LiftingExplained What would you recommend if your goal is strictly Hypertrophy rather than Pure Powerlifting. Been working out for about a year now, bulked for about 6 month I’m currently about to cut.
@@jaydenlundie9572 I have all three programs but 2 has been my favorite. It’s pretty good and I’ve actually gotten stronger and I think a bit bigger. I highly recommend 2.0.
Hey man, LOVE your stuff. Have bought workouts based on your recommendations. Can you do one on Jeff Nippards new Essentials program? My question is, is it actually enough?
I’m bias af as a person who’s ran every one of these back to back and seen tremendous results, but this is an awesome review. Tryna find one for a friend of mine so he knows I’m not just bs’ing him because I paid for the programs lol😂
Full body one is more general purpose can apply to powerbuilding, strength building or just hypertrophy. This one here lock's you into power building which you may end up disliking
I have finished PB 1.0 to 3.0, should I go to upper and lower program or high frequency or repeat the PB program? If repeated, should I do it from 1.0 and go on from there until 3.0?
Hey man, it’s a while after this video but I wanted to ask. What do you think the best phase would be to get if I want to just get a general increase in it all? One they will improve hypertrophy and strength
Would you recommend Jeff's Upper Lower program 6 days/week for hypertrophy and body physique? I saw that you gave it 9.5 but you gave his Push Pull Legs program 9.
Both are good. It really depends on what your goals are and what you respond to best. It also depends if you can really commit to 6 days a week consistently.
You can, and it could help in determining the numbers to use for the percentages. But it's not absolutely necessary, as you can still use a good estimate. You should have a pretty good idea where your numbers are by the end of 2.0.
I'm 52 & I run 4 day a week program with no problem. Life does get in the way sometimes but just run 3 date a week but continue rotating the four days.
The program was overall good but what frustrated me the most was some of the lifts didn't seem to be calculated well for all lifters. For instance, the weight that was prescribed for me to hita 3x8 on pin press with was way higher than an RPE 6 - sometimes I couldn't even finish the set. This applied with Overhead press and a couple other lifts too. The high RPE on these ended up screwing over a couple of my big lift sessions the days following. It just means that you have to pick your own weights rather than using the ones the program prescribes sometimes.
Thats why it has rpe, the percentage is just an estimate of what you should be doing. Also, pin press can be deceptively difficult, for me an rpe 6 pin press feels similar to an rpe 8 on normal press.
@@mikeblxde4735 Pin press and military press tend to do that, f*** your day up if you use percentages of your BP, so yeah, unless you're used to do them heavy, they'll do that
@@justintemp you can do them as standalone programs. Thought you meant if you did all three if needed to be in order. If you wanted to do just one though then you totally can. The main benefit comes from all three though.
@Justin Temps On the program says that if you prioritize hypertrophy over strength, the program can fit into a yearly calendar and be organized like this: Quarter 1: powerbuilding - equal focus on strength and size. Quarter 2: Bodybuilding - Gain size (Put strength work at maintenance) Quarter 3: powerlifting - Gain strength (Put hypertrophy work at maintenance) Quarter 4: Bodybuilding - gain size( put strength work at maintenance) Phase 1 is powerbuilding focus Phase 2 is bodybuilding focus Phase 3 is powerlifting focus(peaking) In summary, you can run P1>P2>P3>P1, than repeat. Good option if you own all 3. You can also run the programs by itself. I listed what each phase prioritizes, so you can pick whatever.
They're essentially designed to be completed as a series and follow and build off of one another, but it's not necessary. You can do each as a stand-alone program.
You can, just make sure you watch the volume and not jump up in weight too fast. Might be best to start with the 1.0 program first, they build off each other.
Some, but this one is more specific to strength. His powerbuilding 2 is more towards muscle growth. Powerbuilding 1, 2, and 3 are designed to be built off each other and run consecutively.
As Jeff’s research assistant/customer service person and having helped write the program, I’m more than slightly biased (haha), but I really enjoyed this review. I watched this last night and talked to Jeff this morning about expanding upon the Exercise Substitutions Lists going forward. Thank you for the feedback and keep up the great work! :)
Thanks for reaching out. Glad you enjoyed the review and happy to discuss anything further!
Great to read his team sees these reviews and incorporates comments
@Happynarwhall how are you finding it? I'm planning on restarting once my ankle heals.
@Happynarwhall I get the feeling English isn't your first language?
I was asking how it was going but never mind.
No need for the exclamation mark there, it doesn't make you sound too happy
Helpful review. Thanks.
Most underrated lifting content creator, nice video man 👍
Appreciate it!
It would be great to see a video in which you talk about the best books related to fitness and talk about some of your favourites on the topic. Hoping to see that soon. :)
Thanks for the suggestion!
This multi-phase program is such a big project of Jeff's, his magnum opus essentially... And here I am still back on his fundamentals program 😭 Thanks for the review! I've been looking at doing his power building programs when I'm done running through his fundamentals a few times. Do you think I can go straight from fundamentals to powerbuilding, or do you think it might be better to do something like his upper/lower split program first?
It depends on your goals and what you're looking to achieve. If you think the power building program is inline with that then you can do that. But make sure you're ready to make the jump. It wouldn't hurt to stay on the fundamentals program until you feel you're ready.
I think it would be smart to do upper lower or ppl first, but you probably don’t have to
@@LiftingExplained What would you recommend if your goal is strictly Hypertrophy rather than Pure Powerlifting. Been working out for about a year now, bulked for about 6 month I’m currently about to cut.
can i proceed with his powerbuilding program after stalling on basic 3x5 template?? looking to get the 4 day one coz that seems ok for my schedule
@@sillyme2598 Definitely. I've made a ton of gains transitioning from a linear program to this.
Great review dude, I've followed Jeff for years....definitely a smart dude
Thanks!
@@LiftingExplained may i ask what have you studied to review these programs?
@@user-xy4ym4iq9q I have a masters degree in exercise science and have trained countless athletes and general population.
@@LiftingExplained good to have people like u on youtube
You should review Mind Pumps Anabolic program or their programs in general. I wanna know what you think about their programming
Can you review Jamal Browner V4 program?
Could you make a review on the The Bigger Leaner Stronger program 😌
which one do you think is better, the 4 or 5 days version ?
Why whyyyyy is your channel so underrated?😭😭
🤷♂️
@@LiftingExplained I agree. I definitely come here to see your thoughts
Yo let’s go. I got the program but I’m still in week 9 in powerbuilding 2.0
what u think about it?
@@jaydenlundie9572 I have all three programs but 2 has been my favorite. It’s pretty good and I’ve actually gotten stronger and I think a bit bigger. I highly recommend 2.0.
@@dannybautista8817 how about your strength after doing powerbuilding program increasing or not?
For example, on my Deadlifts, my PR roughly went up give or take 30 kg since I started the PB program (1.0 to 3.0) ;)
Hey man, LOVE your stuff. Have bought workouts based on your recommendations. Can you do one on Jeff Nippards new Essentials program? My question is, is it actually enough?
Appreciate the support! I'm looking over the program now and will be making a video on it soon.
What do you think of GZCLP? :)
Does he give you a substitution for anderson squat?
I’m bias af as a person who’s ran every one of these back to back and seen tremendous results, but this is an awesome review. Tryna find one for a friend of mine so he knows I’m not just bs’ing him because I paid for the programs lol😂
I’m unsure of which program to get I’m stuck between this one and his full body program which would you recommend?
Full body one is more general purpose can apply to powerbuilding, strength building or just hypertrophy. This one here lock's you into power building which you may end up disliking
You should review calisthenics program and channels also
After each phase how much weight will increase on rm
How can i calculate it ?
I treated myself to this for my birthday and I am happy to report I am finally able to beat up my step father.
I have finished PB 1.0 to 3.0, should I go to upper and lower program or high frequency or repeat the PB program? If repeated, should I do it from 1.0 and go on from there until 3.0?
Just wondering what was the strength results you seen from the programs?
is the sample you put in from the 5x or 4x a week edition?
4x a week
Hey man, it’s a while after this video but I wanted to ask. What do you think the best phase would be to get if I want to just get a general increase in it all? One they will improve hypertrophy and strength
1.0. It is a good mix of both and has a test week at the end
Do I use the same 1rm% as phase 2 since there isn’t a max test?
try and max again to check your new prs. I think this would be better
Very good question. I’m wondering the same thing.
very frustrated that i had to choose between 4 and 5 day options
Omg there's a 3 out already!!? where have i been lol
Yep!
Would you recommend Jeff's Upper Lower program 6 days/week for hypertrophy and body physique? I saw that you gave it 9.5 but you gave his Push Pull Legs program 9.
Both are good. It really depends on what your goals are and what you respond to best. It also depends if you can really commit to 6 days a week consistently.
Should the 1rm be tested at the end of 2.0 in order to start 3.0?
You can, and it could help in determining the numbers to use for the percentages. But it's not absolutely necessary, as you can still use a good estimate. You should have a pretty good idea where your numbers are by the end of 2.0.
im here
Would you think this program is too much volume and frequency for over 40yr old?
I'm 52 & I run 4 day a week program with no problem. Life does get in the way sometimes but just run 3 date a week but continue rotating the four days.
The program was overall good but what frustrated me the most was some of the lifts didn't seem to be calculated well for all lifters. For instance, the weight that was prescribed for me to hita 3x8 on pin press with was way higher than an RPE 6 - sometimes I couldn't even finish the set. This applied with Overhead press and a couple other lifts too. The high RPE on these ended up screwing over a couple of my big lift sessions the days following. It just means that you have to pick your own weights rather than using the ones the program prescribes sometimes.
Thats why it has rpe, the percentage is just an estimate of what you should be doing. Also, pin press can be deceptively difficult, for me an rpe 6 pin press feels similar to an rpe 8 on normal press.
@@jacobbartolatz580 Yeah pin press killed me man haha
@@mikeblxde4735 Pin press and military press tend to do that, f*** your day up if you use percentages of your BP, so yeah, unless you're used to do them heavy, they'll do that
You must have miscalculated your 1rep maxes
Do you have to work thru the phases in order ?
Do you mean his powerbuilding 1, 2 and 3? In general yes, they build off each other.
@@LiftingExplained yes, I didn't know if you could do just say v 2 without v1
@@justintemp you can do them as standalone programs. Thought you meant if you did all three if needed to be in order. If you wanted to do just one though then you totally can. The main benefit comes from all three though.
@@LiftingExplained yes I mean do you need to do v1, v2 then V3 given you say there's a lot of repeat on them?
@Justin Temps On the program says that if you prioritize hypertrophy over strength, the program can fit into a yearly calendar and be organized like this:
Quarter 1: powerbuilding
- equal focus on strength and size.
Quarter 2: Bodybuilding
- Gain size (Put strength work at maintenance)
Quarter 3: powerlifting
- Gain strength (Put hypertrophy work at maintenance)
Quarter 4: Bodybuilding
- gain size( put strength work at maintenance)
Phase 1 is powerbuilding focus
Phase 2 is bodybuilding focus
Phase 3 is powerlifting focus(peaking)
In summary, you can run P1>P2>P3>P1, than repeat. Good option if you own all 3. You can also run the programs by itself. I listed what each phase prioritizes, so you can pick whatever.
Do i need to complete phase 1 to go with phase 2?
And phase 2 to go with 3 or what ?
They're essentially designed to be completed as a series and follow and build off of one another, but it's not necessary. You can do each as a stand-alone program.
is it good for beginners? trained for 10 months
You can, just make sure you watch the volume and not jump up in weight too fast. Might be best to start with the 1.0 program first, they build off each other.
Can you review stronger by the day app/program by megsquats
Can you still make muscle gains from these programs or just pure strength
Some, but this one is more specific to strength. His powerbuilding 2 is more towards muscle growth. Powerbuilding 1, 2, and 3 are designed to be built off each other and run consecutively.
rP or Jeff nippard? Which is best?
They're both good. I wouldn't say one is better over the other. More a matter of which aligns with your goals and you respond to better.
Hey man, mind i ask you... i know its quite "specific" but you know a arm/legs focused programme?
I think that Jeff Nippard has something like that. Try to check it on his site.