Bulgarian Powerlifting (Daily Max)

Four-week advanced powerlifting program adapted from John Broz's Bulgarian-influenced training (originally Olympic weightlifting). The principle: train one of the powerlifts to a daily max every training day. Singles only. No grinding. The body adapts to maximal output by being asked to produce maximal output frequently.

Five training days per week (Mon-Fri), two rest days (Sat-Sun). Days rotate through the lifts: Mon — Squat daily max. Tue — Bench daily max. Wed — Deadlift daily max. Thu — Squat OR Bench daily max (alternates). Fri — Bench OR Deadlift daily max. Each session works up to today's heaviest single — which fluctuates ±5-10% based on recovery. That variance is part of the system.

Accessory work is intentionally minimal: a single 3×5 backoff at 75% of the day's top single, plus optional 1-2 sets of an opposing accessory. The body cannot recover from daily-max work AND large accessory volume simultaneously.

Four weeks: weeks 1-2 establish the system, weeks 3-4 push intensity higher and end with PR attempts. Strict prerequisites: 3+ years of powerlifting experience, comp-style technique already grooved, and the willingness to handle high CNS load. Not for the lightly invested.