Periodization, Planning, and Programming by Josh Bryant & Adam BenShea

Periodization, Planning, and Programming eBook Train Smarter. Program Better. Get Results. This is your no-nonsense manual to mastering periodization from the ground up—with zero fluff and maximum function. Periodization, Planning, and Programming by Josh Bryant and Adam benShea breaks down the most important aspect of strength training success—programming that works over time. It’s not just about pushing harder; it’s about planning for strength with purpose, managing fatigue, and executing long-term strategies that keep your training effective and injury-free. Whether you're an athlete, coach, or tactical operator, this eBook gives you the tools to build results-driven training programs for any goal—hypertrophy, maximal strength, muscular endurance, or power output. Key Benefits Cut through the confusion of programming methods with clear definitions and examples of linear, undulating, block, and conjugate periodization Manipulate volume, intensity, and frequency to suit each phase of training Apply programming based on training age, experience, and individual goals Learn and implement the 7 Granddaddy Laws of Training Structure effective reload and deload weeks to avoid burnout Use specialty methods like cluster sets, tempo training, and isometrics for advanced results Access plug-and-play templates (3-day to 6-day splits) built for different populations Explore conditioning tools: tempo runs, sprints, strongman circuits, sled work Enhance neuromuscular efficiency and movement economy Balance stimulus vs. fatigue to ensure long-term progress Who Is This For? Powerlifters looking to break plateaus and stay strong year-round Bodybuilders structuring hypertrophy with purpose Tactical athletes balancing strength, mobility, and durability Coaches and personal trainers creating personalized, proven plans Anyone serious about strength who needs a real-world guide to long-term success Program Examples Include: Block Periodization models for strength, hypertrophy, and endurance Macrocycle plans guiding full yearly progression Microcycle programming with set/rep/rest/frequency breakdowns Tactical Physical Training (TPT) for operators and first responders Cluster sets and PHA circuits for intensity and metabolic conditioning Strongman-based modules using real-world load and carry drills Why EliteFTS Athletes Trust This Book At EliteFTS, we believe in Focus, Trust, and Strength. We don’t chase fads or recycle social media gimmicks—we rely on experience, data, and training that works. Josh Bryant and Adam benShea bring decades of real-world coaching experience across elite sports and tactical careers. This isn’t theory. This is applied knowledge from the trenches. If your goal is to Live, Learn, and Pass On, this book delivers the structure, clarity, and strategies you need. Included in the eBook 126 pages of real-world training application Training plans from 3 to 6 days/week Complete aerobic and anaerobic conditioning integration Reload and deload models Templates for tactical and competitive athletes Planning tools, charts, and diagrams for coaches Make your training smarter. Make your coaching more effective. Make your results sustainable. Get Periodization, Planning, and Programming and build a better system—starting today.