Since I have been training this past year for raw strength, I have been programming with a modified form of traditional concurrent periodization. Not the so called concurrent popularized by Louie Simmons at westside barbell. My macrocycles typically last for a period of 3 months, broken into 3 mesos. The first block typically lasts between 3-4 weeks, and is used to implement different trainings means other than the specific, and general specific exercises I will use during the remaining 2 blocks. This block is focused on gaining working function, and general volume in the primary working systems of the competition lifts. Many fail to actually implement this block because they feel their numbers suffer. Although it is possible that performance may slightly drop during this block, it is important to allow yourself time away from the heavy comp movements to heal. This block allows rest and repair of many physiological systems. (Injury prevention in the long term) Where as many will actually spend a LARGE amount of time in the block because hypertrophy training is commonly utilized here (and who doesn't like more muscle mass for aesthetic reasons),but performance will drop significantly. Nuerological efficiency in sporting form will degrade when long periods of time are spend away from the comp movements. Sorry about that short rant. Lol. The second block of training runs anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks, and I begin putting in comp movements, and multiple general specific movements aimed at improving different ranges of the comp movements. During this block, and the final realization block I have been using rpe based training, and a form of autoregulation made popular by Mike T. During the second block of training I typically program reps of 4,5, and an occasional 6. I keep a relative intensity of 76 - 86 % during this block for each exercise. I train 4 days a week, and on 2 additional off days, I will focus on mobility/flexibility, and maybe (just maybe) throw in some biceps training. I have found that doing so has helped alleviate elbow pain during my pressing movements. During my final block I use specific movements, usually the comp movements themselves, and the general intensity is between 86-92%. I also drop my workouts to 3 days per week beginning week 10. I hope this write up made sense of my training.
the conjugate method is of Simmons design, taking various methods of training from his research and making his own model. Sounds like you are fimilar wth block?
