Reviews
TSA 9 Week Intermediate Approach
Regarding my favorite aspects, the intensity of the program is excellent, and I really like the direct focus on accessory movements that support the main lifts. I would definitely recommend it to friends with similar strength goals, but with a heads-up: progress is very slow, and the program requires some personal tweaks to cover specific missing angles. My advice for anyone running this program is to be highly patient with the slow progress. Also, since this version has reduced its focus on general accessories compared to before, you should manually add your own work for muscle groups like the biceps, triceps, and glutes based on your body’s specific needs and recovery.
Great program, hits my current programing goals perfectly.
I overshot my bench singles in the block so i expected nothing on that side :) In addition to that i was running this after a 10kg cut and still was able to hit PR and or bodyweight PRs. Entry 140kg 105kg 200kg End 150kg(close miss on 160kg) 107.5kg (long arms and weak man) 220kg
Solid programme. I managed to hit PRs in sumo DL (240kg, +10kgs) and bench (160kg, +5kgs). Squat didn't go as well, I did redo an old pr that I hadn't hit since the end of 2024. I think the back work allocated in this programme is top. For squats, lack of variation to address weaknesses was an issue. If I could do again, I would change the second squat sessions to a pause squat.
Best program and app Iv ever used
Ran this back to back 3x, Not enough volume on accessories to run this repeatedly, first cycle was good though.
The variation in squat load and reps ans sets was beautiful that helps my recovery. The back exercise variation was really helpful I think you can add another exercise for posterior deltoid Sure i will recommend this program.by the way i already recommended the program to my friends
Liked the program. Forced me to get back into heavier lifting with squats and such. Had to OK add some arm exercises to round it out.
Need to add the accessories and this program seriously lacks for hamstrings, calves, middle delt, and arms. A tremendous amount of volume and heavy compounds. I’m about halfway through and I’m finding myself heavily fatigued and tired. Be sure to eat in a surplus and eat prior to exercise for this program. Especially on the squat days. All in all it’s useful for restructuring your lifting habits and working on strength. Volume and exercise selection may need to be adjusted. Overall result - +5 lb on bench press + 60 lb on deadlift -/+ on squat
The volume is up there but if you respond to volume then definitely give this program a go, ive run it a few times over the years and have hit new PRs everytime