
What's Next After Linear Progression?
The question always comes up at some point.....what's next? Eventually there is going to come a time when you can no longer add weight to the bar every training session or when you are no longer willing to do what is necessary to continue to add weight to the bar each time. The initial program here at Black Iron involves running a linear progression. We do this with everyone. We teach them how to squat, push, and pull correctly and have them add weight every session. Doing

The Starting Strength Model
I basically train all beginners with the Starting Strength model descriped in Mark Rippetoe's international best-selling book. The program is essentially the most effective way for someone to get strong. The book is for beginners and is ideal for an 18 year old athlete, but can be utilized in some form by almost anyone. The program is very basic. You lift three days a week. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are the best options. You focus on 5 basic barbell lifts. The Squat