The course is organized into 11 lessons, starting with an explanation of the linear, undulating, block periodization strategies, and a novel polarized approach to planning. Mike continues with explaining combinations of the aforementioned strategies, tapering strategies, and hypertrophy considerations. Specific squat, bench, and deadlift practices are given in the last three videos.

The Mesocycle Course Content:

• Programming Structure
• Linear Periodization
• Undulating Periodization
• Block Periodization
• Polarized Training
• Strategy Combinations
• Tapering for Competition
• Hypertrophy Considerations
• Squat Best Practices
• Bench Best Practices
• Deadlift Best Practices

The lessons are designed for athletes who are writing their own training plans (self-coached), for people coaching other athletes, and anyone who wants to learn more about strength training.

About Mike Tuchscherer

Mike Tuchscherer is the founder of Reactive Training Systems as well as a competitive powerlifter. In his powerlifting career, he has racked up wins all over the world, including national titles, world records, and IPF world championships. In 2009, he became the first American male in history to win the gold medal for Powerlifting at the World Games in Taiwan. Mike has coached 12 national champions, 2 IPF world record holders, national record holders in countries throughout the world, pro-level multi-ply lifters, strongmen, and literally hundreds of lifters who have set incredible personal bests following Mike’s coaching advice.