Welcome to Episode 1 of the Stronger is Better Podcast, brought to you by Starting Strength Gyms and hosted by Nick Delgadillo.

In this kickoff episode, Nick lays out a comprehensive roadmap for barbell programming — from the simple and powerful Novice Linear Progression all the way to advanced programming strategies used by experienced lifters and coaches.

You’ll learn the first principles behind effective programming, how to progress as a lifter, and how to systematically plan your training to keep getting stronger over time.

This episode includes:

• Key programming concepts and first principles

• How to measure progress intelligently

• The truth about volume and the value of heavy singles

• A sample 4-day advanced training split

• Influences from Starting Strength, Practical Programming, and Conjugate-style templates

📘 Referenced Resources:

• Starting Strength Books: https://startingstrength.com/get-started/equipment • Baker Barbell: https://www.andybaker.com/blog/

🎧 Have a question or topic suggestion? Email us at podcast@ssgyms.com