Field Notes

Training philosophy, product thinking, and behind-the-scenes notes from building The Lift League.

Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, and Everything Between

See how major lifting styles differ in movement selection, rep emphasis, and specialization, and where The Lift League fits.

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A Guide to The Lift League’s 12 Training Blocks

Explore four foundation blocks, three strength blocks, and five advanced blocks, and see how the full program fits together.

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What Is Powerbuilding?

Powerbuilding combines strength-focused training with muscle-building work. Learn how both goals fit together and how powerbuilding differs from powerlifting.

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Why You Shouldn’t Wing Your Training

Random workouts can feel productive without building progress. Connected sessions and complementary training blocks turn hard work into momentum.

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What Happens After a Training Block?

Finishing a training block creates a decision point. Review your results and choose what comes next with purpose.

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Why Workout Logging Matters

Workout logging gives your training a memory. It turns effort into evidence, helping you know what to do next and whether your work is actually moving forward.

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Exercise Scores Explained

Exercise Scores turn logged reps and weights into a clear performance marker, helping lifters compare sessions, chase progress, and know what to beat next time.

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Why The Lift League Uses Training Blocks

Training blocks give lifters a focused plan, a clear finish line, and a repeatable way to measure progress without turning every workout into a random one-off.

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