And that’s why you need a weightlifting program. A program is a prescription for exactly what to do and when to do it, and most lifting programs last weeks to months. While some intermediate and advanced lifters can program for themselves, many still use tried-and-true programs, or they ask a coach to write a program for them. For example, a 5-day lifting program might mix easy, medium, and hard days so that you only need a full rest day twice a week. A program helps you make sure you’re doing what you need to do.

Source: The Nation August 12, 2021 21:22 UTC