Stop Screwing up your Novice Linear Progression | Stronger is Better Podcast #12

About this episode

Nick Delgadillo and Ray Gillenwater discuss the Starting Strength Novice Linear Progression and its importance in barbell training.

Send a text In this episode, Nick Delgadillo and Ray Gillenwater revisit one of the most important topics in barbell training: the Starting Strength Novice Linear Progression (NLP). Originally recorded in 2021, this conversation outlines everything you need to know about the NLP — from day one in the gym to transitioning into intermediate programming. Whether you’re brand new to strength training or getting back under the bar after a layoff, this episode will help you understand how to approa...

People in this episode

Host: Nick Delgadillo

Guest: Ray Gillenwater

Topics covered

• Novice Linear Progression
• barbell training
• strength training
• intermediate programming
• fitness education

Keywords

• Novice Linear Progression
• barbell training
• strength training
• intermediate programming
• fitness

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Organizations: Starting Strength

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