Program
GZCLP
GZCLP (GZCL Linear Progression) is the bridge between novice Linear Progression and intermediate templates like 5/3/1. Three tiers of work, each with its own progression rule.
- Goal
- strength
- Experience
- intermediate
- Schedule
- 4 days/wk
- Duration
- Ongoing
How it works
Every workout has three tiers. T1 is a heavy main lift at 85–100% intensity for low reps. T2 is a secondary compound at 65–85% for moderate reps. T3 is accessory work in the 15+ rep range to MAV.
Progression rules differ by tier: T1 increases the working weight each cycle when you hit the rep target. T2 adds weight when you hit all prescribed reps. T3 adds reps, then weight, at a slower cadence.
When you fail a T1 rep target twice, the lift drops to 90% of working weight and restarts. T2 and T3 rarely reset — most lifters run them for months between resets.
Main lifts
Movements
One week
Sample week
Day 01
Day 1
Squat T1 5x3+ · Bench T2 3x10 · Lat Pulldown T3 3x15+
Day 02
Day 2
OHP T1 5x3+ · Deadlift T2 3x10 · DB Row T3 3x15+
Day 03
Day 3
Bench T1 5x3+ · Squat T2 3x10 · Lat Pulldown T3 3x15+
Day 04
Day 4
Deadlift T1 5x3+ · OHP T2 3x10 · DB Row T3 3x15+
Fine print
Caveats
- GZCLP presumes you have already completed a novice linear ramp. Running it as your first program leaves strength on the table.
- Track the reset history per lift. LiftProof's plateau flag catches the "failed twice" signal automatically — act on it the first time instead of the fourth.
Run this program in LiftProof · 7-day free trial.