Blueprint Blog

Question What’s your opinion on how many loading patterns you can run back to back? I’ve done really well on 2 that I tried, but came up short on 2 of them too. How many can you run, without burning out? Answer For MOST people, using a percentage based loading pattern works really well. Much…

Question I’m almost 50 now but still train. No injuries fortunately, and I want to stay healthy and active. I’ve lifted heavy my entire life but realize I can’t do that anymore. What’s the best way to downshift? Answer The best way isn’t to downshift at all, it’s to go on offense. This is going…

Question I want to grow my calves, but nothing’s working. I read an article recently which said they won’t grow anyway, no matter what you do. On the other hand, my friend says he put 2” on his calves from prioritizing them first in his training. Who’s right? Answer When it comes to calves, there’s…

Question What do you think about “super slow” lifting protocols? I remember a book years ago saying it was the greatest thing ever. I even bought the book, just never tried it. Is its worth looking into? Answer Virtually any method is worth looking into, because it shows a willingness to learn. The real question…