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Program credits
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- Starting Strength: created by Mark Rippetoe. Starting Strength Training Programs (startingstrength.com) Read our guide.
- StrongLifts 5×5: created by Mehdi Hadim. Stronglifts 5×5 Workout Program (stronglifts.com) Read our guide.
- 5/3/1: created by Jim Wendler. JimWendler.com (official site and books) Read our guide.
- GZCLP: created by Cody Lefever (GZCL). GZCL Applications & Adaptations (Swole at Every Height) Read our guide.
- PHAT (Power Hypertrophy Adaptive Training): created by Layne Norton. PHAT: Power Hypertrophy Adaptive Training (Biolayne) Read our guide.
- PHUL (Power Hypertrophy Upper Lower): created by Brandon Campbell. Power Hypertrophy Upper Lower (P.H.U.L.) Workout (Muscle & Strength) Read our guide.