{"product_id":"cronin-strength-10-week-early-intermediate-program","title":"Cronin Strength 10-Week Early Intermediate Program","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly Intermediate → Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-cd4e82eb-7fff-7ccc-829b-71fd0b0727d2\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe Cronin Strength 10-Week Early Intermediate Program is designed with the earlier-stage powerlifter in mind. Great for someone stalling out on beginner linear progression programs, or someone who’s trained hard for a while without specific powerlifting focused structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aim of this program is to keep things relatively simple, and straightforward, with 2 main focuses. The first being achieving great efficiency, with frequent exposures to squat, bench press, and deadlifts, and the second being hypertrophy through tried and true exercise selection, volume, and intensity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombining both RPE, and percentage-based training, you should feel challenged, but well prepared coming into all of your sessions. The 10th week will have you testing your maxes, with an option to either peak into a competition, or a dedicated training week to test the lifts on separate days. The program is offered in two versions, allowing you to choose either a conventional or sumo deadlift focus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhat You Receive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Your Purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMember Account Access:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A secure login where you can download your complete program in Excel format.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProgram Tutorial Video:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A full walkthrough explaining how to run the program effectively.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExercise Database Access:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Instant access to 100+ exercise demonstration videos.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrivate Discord Community:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A link to join the Strength Now private Discord channel.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowerlifting Now Trial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A code to redeem one free month of Powerlifting Now, including 250+ educational videos.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProgram Structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e10 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Peaking Week\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eWeek 10 Peak 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