Program is good I just found myself not being able to keep up with the weights in the later week. I recommend taking a deload around the 9th week

Wish there was more accessories

Good strength gains from all 3 lifts.

broke my back but squat plug saved me

Pretty good

Done the first microcycle. Well designed program, good exercise selection, reasonable but challenging work load, the progression scheme is clear and simple. READ THE FINE PRINT ABOUT THE TEMPO BENCH. Don’t do the tempo doubles as prescribed by the app, it’s 90% of the single, not 1rm.

Very straight forward and easy to execute. Alot of people lifting without a program make the mistake of trying to progress the weights too fast even if they are following block periodization myself included. Adding 1 rep per week and then dropping back to the starting number of reps at only 3% heavier weights for the next cycle I feel really hit the sweet spot of what most people are capable of, as long as you accurately input your 1RM to start the program.

So I am done with misocycle 1 of the program and my current stats blew up like crazy... i have up'ed my diet by 300 calories since any less and I was loosing weight fast. Previous stats for 1rm for S/B/D in kgs 125/65/160 current stats 145/85/180. Gonna rinse and repeat one more time and see how far it takes me.

Read the program description. I’m finishing my first microcycle and just realized Day 2 Tempo Bench Press is supposed to be 90% of the weight lifted on the first set, not my 1RM. So I missed my lifts in weeks 2-3. Day 4 doesn’t specify which triceps extension to use so I’m using a straight bar to add some variation to the2 triceps rope extensions.

Great Powerlifting Program. It will definitely help improve your main 3 lifts, especially the bench press if you follow the program exercise order and do your bench work first. Volume is just right IMO if you take a day off between day 3 and day 4. I added some hamstring and glute accessories because my deadlift is lacking. I also added a couple of lateral delts and rear delts accessories, 2 additional biceps accessories, and 1 lats and quads isolation accessories because the volume for those are too low for my bodybuilding goals. Overall, great powerlifting program.

Very great program for strength and size. A quarter though and think the volume and exercise selection is good. The only things I have switched is deadlift and squat is first on the 3 non main bench days. Felt fatigued doing bench first then squat, or deadlift. Also did more lat, mid, and rear delt. Switched a tricep isolation for those and also added more for those 3 muscles. Overall great program so far, and the skill of the big 3 has definitely improved with good volume, and proper accessories.

Highly recommend for a powerlifting program, you might want to add some delt work or extra lat work if you want to build some more of those areas tho. Never forget to use a squat plug!

Great program my squat plug size went up 3 sizes from a XS to a L in just 1 week.

Only on week 2 so no gains to report yet. Just wanted to note that there is an error with how the tempo bench on day 2 is programmed. In the program description the weight is supposed to be 90% of the previous single at rpe 6, but the app calculates the work weight as 90% of the competition bench 1rm. I did end up hitting a rep pr because of this but it was quite scary.

Squat plug gains ++++ 💪🏼

Squat plug was falling out after I finished this program. Forced me to buy a new one but also increased my squat

Boy oh boy where do I even begin. Matt….honey, my pookie bear. I have loved you ever since I first laid eyes on you. The way you squat down and stand up striking fear into your enemies eyes. Your silky smooth hands around the bar, and that gorgeous chest . I would do anything for you. I wish it were possible to freeze time so I would never have to watch you retire. You had a rough childhood, but you never gave up hope. You are even amazing off the squat rack and deadlift platform.you're a great husband and father, sometimes I even call you dad. I forvever dread and weep, thinking of the day you will one day retire. I would sacrifice my own life it were the only thing that could put a smile on your beautiful face. You have given me so much joy, and heartbreak over the years. I remember when you first failed a 700 lb squat and its like my heart got broken into a million pieces. But a tear still fell from my right eye when I watched you squat 750 lb at Nationals, because deep down, my glorious king deserved it. I just wanted you to squat 760 lb Then allas, you did, my sweet baby boy came home and did at BCPA provincials. 2020 was a hard year for us baby, but in 2024 made history happen. You released the greatest powerlifting program of all time , and I couldn't believe it. I was crying, bawling even, and I heard my glorious king exclaim these words, "its Matt Vena time!”Not only have you changed the game of powerlifting and the world forever, but you've eternally changed my world. And now you're getting older, but still the goat, my goat. I love you pookie bear, my glorious king, Matt Vena.☺️♥️🫶🏻

Worked really well on my squat plug progression as I stared ou on a M and now worked up to a XXL

Next to Sheiko great program. About to start using XL squat plug thanks to this man. He is an inspiration.