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**PLEASE READ FULL DESCRIPTION FOR TRAINING TIMING FOR COMPETITIONS**



The ABSOLUTE STRENGTH & PERFORMANCE: Platform Ready Program - Level 1 is designed to prepare athletes for powerlifting competitions or hitting new personal records in the gym. This program focuses on hypertrophy, strength, and refining technique through three training blocks, utilizing Daily Undulating Periodization to vary intensity and volume. Athletes will progress through percentage-based prescriptions and Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) guidelines, ensuring optimal load selection for each session.


With personalized exercise modifications, coaching notes, and a focus on the core lifts—squat, bench press, and deadlift—this program supports steady progress while emphasizing recovery to avoid overtraining. After completing Level 1, athletes will be primed for competition or new gym milestones, ready to transition to the next phase of ASP's High-Performance Training regimen.


**Training Block Schedule**
Preparatory Block: Starts 12-weeks out from competition
Development Block: Starts 8-weeks out from competition
Competition/Peaking Block: Starts 4-weeks out from competition

Comp Prep

Preparatory

Development

Peak

Platform Ready

Level-1

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ASP Training - 12-Week Platform Ready Program - Level 1

Emphasis on building muscular conditioning/endurance

Preparatory: Level 1

Developmet: Level 1

Set yourself up to PEAK before your competition. Week 1 should start 4-WEEKS OUT FROM COMPETITION

Competition / Peaking Block: Level 1 

**PLEASE READ FULL DESCRIPTION FOR TRAINING TIMING FOR COMPETITIONS**



Preparatory Block (4-Weeks)
The Preparatory Block is designed to lay the foundation for the strength and hypertrophy gains necessary for future heavy lifting phases. This 4-week cycle focuses on building muscle mass, improving general conditioning, and reinforcing proper technique for the squat, bench press, and deadlift. Using moderate loads and higher volume, this block is perfect for athletes looking to establish a solid base before advancing into more intense training phases. Ideal for those starting a new training cycle or coming back from a break, the Preparatory Block emphasizes gradual progress and recovery.


With personalized exercise modifications, coaching notes, and a focus on the core lifts—squat, bench press, and deadlift—this program supports steady progress while emphasizing recovery to avoid overtraining. After completing Level 1, athletes will be primed for competition or new gym milestones, ready to transition to the next phase of ASP's High-Performance Training regimen.


**Training Block Schedule**
Preparatory Block: Starts 12-weeks out from competition

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ASP Training - Preparatory Phase - Level 1

**PLEASE READ FULL DESCRIPTION FOR TRAINING TIMING FOR COMPETITIONS**



Development Block (4-Weeks)
The Development Block is where strength-building truly takes shape. Over these 4 weeks, the focus shifts toward increasing the intensity and maximizing strength gains with heavier lifts while continuing to refine technique. Utilizing Daily Undulating Periodization, athletes will experience variations in intensity and volume, helping to push new limits while avoiding plateaus. Perfect for those 8 weeks out from competition or simply seeking to push their strength to the next level, this block delivers progressive overload and effective training stimulus.




With personalized exercise modifications, coaching notes, and a focus on the core lifts—squat, bench press, and deadlift—this program supports steady progress while emphasizing recovery to avoid overtraining. After completing Level 1, athletes will be primed for competition or new gym milestones, ready to transition to the next phase of ASP's High-Performance Training regimen.


**Training Block Schedule**
Development Block: Starts 8-weeks out from competition

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ASP Training: Development Block - Level 1

**PLEASE READ FULL DESCRIPTION FOR TRAINING TIMING FOR COMPETITIONS**



The Competition/Peaking Block is the final phase leading up to a powerlifting competition or a personal record attempt in the gym. This 4-week block is designed to fine-tune your strength, maximize performance, and ensure you’re primed for the platform. With a focus on heavy, low-volume work at competition-level intensities, this block ensures peak strength while prioritizing recovery to avoid overtraining. Athletes entering this phase should be ready to hit their best lifts with confidence and precision, making it the perfect capstone before competition day.




With personalized exercise modifications, coaching notes, and a focus on the core lifts—squat, bench press, and deadlift—this program supports steady progress while emphasizing recovery to avoid overtraining. After completing Level 1, athletes will be primed for competition or new gym milestones, ready to transition to the next phase of ASP's High-Performance Training regimen.


**Training Block Schedule**
Competition/Peaking Block: Starts 4-weeks out from competition