Rest Periods
90 sec between sets to keep resistance work inside 30 min. Heavier strength weeks: extend to 2-3 min on main lifts.
Auto-Regulate
If a top set flies up, add 5–10 lb next session. If you grind reps, hold weight for another week. Listen to the bar.
Recovery Stack
Sleep 7+ hrs. Protein 0.8–1 g per lb bodyweight. Hydrate. Take the rest days seriously — that's where adaptation happens.
Cardio Integration
Z2 conversational pace after lifts won't hurt strength gains. If legs feel cooked, swap run for a 30-min walk on Thu/Sun.
The Star ★
Marked lifts are your priority movements — the ones tied to the percentage progression. Hit those first, hit them hard.
Retest Week
Week 5 out, test new 1RMs and recalibrate the table. Your maxes will be higher by then — the program scales with you.