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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

  1. Day 01

    Day 1

    Squat T1 5x3+ · Bench T2 3x10 · Lat Pulldown T3 3x15+

  2. Day 02

    Day 2

    OHP T1 5x3+ · Deadlift T2 3x10 · DB Row T3 3x15+

  3. Day 03

    Day 3

    Bench T1 5x3+ · Squat T2 3x10 · Lat Pulldown T3 3x15+

  4. 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.
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