Have you made any significant strength gains on a super low volume program like Power to the People, 3x3, etc?
I've tried somewhat high-volume training (5x5) and made some decent progress on it, mostly because I'm still relatively new to lifting (going on my second year of 'serious' lifting) and the 5x5 gave me a lot of time to work on my form.
But I don't like volume training because it's time consuming and I have no use for extra bulk as a BJJ player. I just want to be strong as a goon.
I've also tried a PTP approach but I can't seem to make strength gains, just upkeep.
Mostly I want to increase my squat, dead and bench but I haven't gotten any of the much vaunted newbie gains. My lifts are creeping up very, very slowly.
Any advice appreciated!
I've tried somewhat high-volume training (5x5) and made some decent progress on it, mostly because I'm still relatively new to lifting (going on my second year of 'serious' lifting) and the 5x5 gave me a lot of time to work on my form.
But I don't like volume training because it's time consuming and I have no use for extra bulk as a BJJ player. I just want to be strong as a goon.
I've also tried a PTP approach but I can't seem to make strength gains, just upkeep.
Mostly I want to increase my squat, dead and bench but I haven't gotten any of the much vaunted newbie gains. My lifts are creeping up very, very slowly.
Any advice appreciated!