Reviews

I used this program to peak for a powerlifting meet before tapering and put 35kg on my total. 9/9. Would definitely run again

Did more weight that it suggested for almost every set, not sure if that helped or not I’m definitely no expert but my squat went from 365 for 1 to 405 for 2 after the first 4 weeks (doing extra weight staying in the rep ranges and taking rest when needed and skipping the last lift wich is just squat)

Great for building strength Not so great for hypotrophy

Decent program for advanced lifters. You are able to train the big 3 with heavy enough weight to gain strength without so much volume that you end up blowing up your CNS.

Some sets felt too easy, so had to up the weight

Great program, I left the fourth day out most of the time since my legs could not recover enough.

3xweek squat in the past has always been too much in the past, but this program manages the volume really well. I'll very likely hit a squat PR. I had to significantly reduce my deadlift TM because I pulled my back early on (not the program's fault). So hard to judge progress there. Bench gains have simply maintained on this program. 3xweek works well for me, but I think I need more volume at slightly lower intensities. Edit after completing the program. I went from a grindy 390lbs squat to 405 for a double with at least one in the tank on the final test week. This is a great result considering it was done without any sort of taper time. My bench took a slight step back, but again, this is more due to an overuse injury that I couldn't escape mid program. My deadlift despite lowering the TM early on from injury was brought completely back to my normal range when I tested 455lbsx7. Not a PR, but back to healthy and feeling strong.

Ive been using rip and tear for the past 2 years and my total went up by 120KG. I'll use it for the rest of my life

I like it but I'm hoping on this after a long break due to army training so I'm only back to where I was but it feels good

Meh