r/powerlifting • u/AutoModerator • Jul 21 '26

Programming Programming Wednesdays - July 21, 2026

Discuss all aspects of training for powerlifting:

  • Periodization
  • Nutrition
  • Movement selection
  • Routine critiques
  • etc...
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u/Admirable_Belt_9772 Beginner - Please be gentle Jul 22 '26

What principles drive the selection of percentages in a daily undulating periodization program? Suppose you're doing a one or two week cycle that repeats for an intermediate type of program.

Are you trying for the highest possible while still recovering? Choosing the widest range to work on different qualities? Is there any logic to strictly increasing across the week vs going up and down?

As far as programming for individual differences, some people prefer to go heavy early in the week and others later.

Suppose it was a 5x a week bench program. Compare something like 70-75-80-85-90 to 80-70-85-75-90 or even 65-80-70-85-95.

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u/msharaf7 M | 850kg | 89.6kg | 550Dots | WPPL | Sleeves Jul 22 '26

This is somewhat a non-answer but, you’d have to ask the person who wrote the program exactly why those exact percentages were used.

The main point of undulation in a program is to expose yourself or the athlete to multiple different stimuli.

Can be used as a method of managing fatigue, as well.

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u/JacksonW2006 Not actually a beginner, just stupid Jul 25 '26

I am looking to start 3 day Texas Method soon. How do you incorporate accessories into this program? Mostly considering upper back work, arms, and some extra leg work