
Novice to Intermediate Programming – Considerations
It is inevitable that for any lifter making periodic progress, the Novice phase will run out and a switch will need to be made towards some type of Intermediate Programming, that will involve addition of more volume. These are some of the considerations that need to be looked at, in depth, before making the switch. Summary Stalls and Injuries happening often What is the RPE levels that could signify the end of the Novice Phase, and how can these be used to switch to an Intermediate Programming? Things to watch out for: Do not switch programming earlier than required, just for the joy of making a change Feeling higher levels of RPE during work-sets, soon after discussions about Intermediate Programming The principles of KISS (Keep It Simple and Stupid) and…