Who honestly plans periodisation into their training schedule?

[FatRat]

Who honestly plans periodisation into their training schedule? We all know we should, but to be honest, mine training usually consists of balls to the ball training then a week off every 3 or 4 months followed by 1 or 2 weeks of working back up the weight.

Those that do, what does it look like, and can you tell how has it helped?

 

[Alucard]

HST is periodized, however, I will extend the blocks for far longer than advised if I am still gaining in a given block. I see no need to waste them for an arbitrary phase length.

When I was more of a purist, I periodized in Bill Starr's 5x5 and Korte's 3x3.

 

[casualbb]

Chalk me up for HST. I follow the block schedule though.

 

[Zander1983]

Just started recently and I think its one of the best changes to my training that I have ever made.

 

[coolcolj]

Been doing it for a while now, it works, its great

 

[Bulldog_10]

You should definitely periodize your program.

 

[endpoint]

I do.

in six week blocks loading up to a 100% 1 rep max, then dropping back down in volume.

 

[bigguns15]

I've always used periodization. In 7 years, I have almost doubled my 3 meet total in comp.