Zach Homol – @ZachHomolPower
Questions I often hear:
“I want to be stronger, but I don’t want to get fat! Can I get stronger and not have to bulk?”
“I want to get leaner, but I don’t want to lose any strength. Can I get stronger and leaner at the same time?”
“I want to put on mass, but don’t want to look fluffy. Is there a kind of programming should I be doing?”
The answer to all of these questions is, YES!
The style of training to become BIGGER, STRONGER and, of course, LEANER, all in the same programming has always been very attractive to me.
When I first began studying programming, around the age of 13, I was very intrigued by the different styles and methods; how much they varied from program to program, why exercises were paired together the way they were and how the exercises worked in conjunction to produce results. My studying began with The Arnold Encyclopedia which I really enjoyed. From there I began to dig more into powerlifting methods, which led me to studying the conjugate method, then into 5/3/1, and the list continues to go on and on. Anytime I come upon new programming I submerge myself into it asking as many why’s as I can. WHY WHY WHY? I want to know EVERYTHING when it comes to lifting weights. I’ve made this a lifestyle over the past decade. All of my free time is typically consumed with breaking down leverages and positioning on lifts, identifying weaknesses and developing a plan of action to make the athlete/ lifter better! This obsession happened very early in my life, around the same time I began to understand the conjugate method. Very quickly I was able to identify how biased each program (or those individuals who had adopted the programming) were. Meaning everyone who ran 1 program believed that program was THE BEST EVER and nothing else was nearly as good! Even at that time I was able to identify that every method I learned, I was able to take something valuable away from and apply it in a manner that would be beneficial to myself and those I trained with.
Fast forward a decade and a half where I have now taken those years of study and understanding to adapt my own methods. I base this off the dozens and dozens of philosophies that I have studied and through trials I have conducted myself. Taking THE BEST OF THE BEST that I’ve learned from each and morphing each application into practical effectiveness for anyone who runs my programming. Each E-book has a very unique approach from the positioning and leverage cues in the video library, to the practicality, yet extremely wide variety, of movements that always keep your training sessions feeling fresh. My programming is nothing like anything you’ve ever ran before.
I created my philosophies based off of a practical approach, by achieving the desired look I always strived to have: big, strong and lean. So it started by building a BIGGER physique by packing on MUSCLE, while getting stronger in the process! This was simple. Strength and size can often be paired together. But, when adding in being LEANER, that changes the game for everything. Our desired goal is to not only become BIGGER and STRONGER throughout the 8 week program, but also accomplish a LEANER look in doing so! This is what I didn’t get from the vast majority of programming that I was running/studying in years prior. In the programming I would run and study, I would find myself achieving a BIGGER or STRONGER look but my physique looked “soft” and slightly “out of shape.” In the programming I was running when I was shooting for the end goal of being LEAN, I ended up LEAN but not very strong. I also lacked density and mass. It was around that time, 6-7 years ago, when I began applying my own studies on achieving the desired look I had been shooting for; BIGGER.STRONGER.LEANER.
Over the years I have honed in and and sharpened the skills of the craft. When I first began writing this style of programming my body weight was approximately 150lbs. Since then I have gained nearly 50lbs of muscle while maintaining a six pack nearly all year round. My average body weight now floats around 195lbs. I continue to grow BIGGER in density and mass in the muscles. I continue to reach new heights of strength from squatting 705 pounds at 181lbs of body weight (my Powerlifting Competition weight) to benching 465 pounds and deadlifting 705 pounds for 4 reps. I’ve benched 225 for 50 reps, squatted 600 for 8 reps and deadlifted 600 for 16 reps, all while keeping a six pack and maintaining a lean physique. I’ve been an Elite Powerlifter for nearly 5 years in that time, accomplishing Jr. world records and open IPA world records in the sport of powerlifting. Proving by actions that my methods and philosophies WORK and WORK EFFECTIVELY!
Since moving to Indianapolis in March of 2015 I have dedicated 100% of my life to training athletes/lifters and competing. I’ve worked with over 1,000 athletes and lifters alike in over a dozen countries around the world. My methods and philosophies are used by high school coaches around the country in their weight rooms, general health seekers at your every day gyms, collegiate athletes who are looking to take their game to the top and Elite Powerlifters!
I’ve designed a method and backed it with incredible results by all types of lifters from around the world! If your goal is to create a BIGGER.STRONGER.LEANER. physique, ANY of the programs listed below will deliver those results!
Below is a Chart and a short explanation of what to expect from each E-book! Every Ebook offered is designed to make the lifter/athlete BIGGER, STRONGER and LEANER while the programming will slightly favor one attribute more than the next. Choose which Ebook will better fit your GOALS!
PowerBuilding The 24/7 Pump:
• Bigger 33.3%
• Stronger 33.3%
• Leaner 33.3%
What’s Included?
-8 Week Program
-2 Nutrition plans ((CLEAN MASS and LEAN & MEAN))
-Full Grocery list with macronutrient breakdown
-Full exercise guide explanations
-Private video library with in depth exercise breakdowns
-Programming Explanation
This complex breakdown of Powerlifting specifics and fundamentals, paired with proven main accessory movements to aid in weakness development, will begin to take your strength to new heights! This training is designed to hit your weakness right in the mouth! Canceling out any weak links that are holding us back from developing into our full strength potential. When is comes to the “building,” I’ve pulled out a ton of tricks I’ve had up my sleeve! From timed training session, supersets, giant sets, and drops sets to TUT (Time Under Tension) We will consistently be keeping our bodies guessing! Living out the title of the training E-Book “ The 24/7 Pump.” This Ebook Programming has been specifically designed to engineer a BIGGER, STRONGER LEANER physique!
PowerShredz Volume 1.
• Bigger 20%
• Stronger 30%
• Leaner 50%
What’s Included?
-8 Week Program
-2 Nutrition plans (MALE and FEMALE)
-Full exercise guide explanations
-Mobility & Stretching
-Daily warm ups
-Programming Explanation
Power Shredz is my best selling E book to date! With this program you are primarily going to be achieving a leaner physique with the high rep schemes, supersets and my personal methods I’ve used over the past decade. While losing inches and weight you don’t have to worry about compromising any of your size or strength! You will also build quality size and see significant changes in your strength. You no longer have to pick or choose whether to be big and strong or be lean. With Power Shredz we can achieve both!
Power Gainz
• Bigger 35%
• Stronger 45%
• Leaner 20%
Power Gainz is your premiere program to packing on some serious strength and gaining muscle mass. Power Gainz is the perfect program if you are wanting to add both size and strength without completely losing your physique. This programing can be used to peak into a powerlifting meet as well!
What’s Included?
-8 Week Program
-2 Nutrition plans ((CLEAN MASS and LEAN & MEAN))
-Full Grocery list with macronutrient breakdown
-Full exercise guide explanations
-Private video library with in depth exercise breakdowns
-Programming Explanation
Bigger. Stronger. Leaner.
• Bigger 33.3%
• Stronger 33.3%
• Leaner 33.3%
What’s Included?
-8 Week Program
-2 Nutrition plans ((CLEAN MASS and LEAN & MEAN))
-Full Grocery list with macronutrient breakdown
-Full exercise guide explanations
-Private video library with in depth exercise breakdowns
-Programming Explanation
This program speaks for itself! I designed this program to suit everyone. You will see your body grow more muscle. You will see yourself adding weight on the bar as you get stronger through the 8 week program. You will do all of this while maintaining a lower body fat percentage and staying lean. I cracked the code! Get Bigger. Stronger. Leaner.
Power Shredz Vol. 2
• Bigger 25%
• Stronger 35%
• Leaner 40%
What’s Included?
-8 Week Program
-2 Nutrition plans ((CLEAN MASS and LEAN & MEAN))
-Full Grocery list with macronutrient breakdown
-Full exercise guide explanations
-Private video library with in depth exercise breakdowns
-Programming Explanation
Power Shredz Volume 2! The results and feedback from Power Shredz Vol. 1 were unparalleled! I decided to revamp the program and make another one! With this program our primary focus is getting lean, but we put a heavier focus on also packing on a little more size and strength. Either option you go with you won’t be disappointed! I added in new methods that I’ve been working on which includes a much more in-depth dynamic warm up. From there I applied more of my powerlifting philosophies to this program compared to the original.The strength results that have came back have been amazing! This program will challenge you to BRING IT!
Women E books!
Cut It Out Ebooks Explanation
Cut It Out Advanced
- Upper Body 55%
- Lower Body: 35%
- Cardio: 10%
What’s Included?
- 4 Week Program
- 2 Nutrition Plans
- 5 Workouts A Week
- Full Detailed Exercise Guide
- Grocery list with macronutrients
Cut It Out Advanced program is designed for women who are looking to cut out some of that unwanted back and bra fat. This program will help shape your arms, tone your back, shrink your waist, tighten your booty and give you that confidence to feel good in your skin! Through this 4 week (5 days a week) workout program, you have all the ingredients to take your body to its next level. On top of the workouts there are also 2 meal plans inside this e book built to assist you in your fitness goals. The time is now yours ladies. Let’s Cut It Out together and feel confident in our summer bodies!
Cut It Out Beginner/Intermediate
- Upper Body: 55%
- Lower Body: 35%
- Cardio: 10%
What’s Included?
- 4 Week Workout Program
- 2 Nutrition Plans
- 3 Workouts A Week For Beginners level
- 4 Workouts A Week For Intermediate level
- Full Detailed Exercise Guide
- Grocery List with macronutrients
Cut It Out Beginner/Intermediate program is designed for those who are looking to get started on their fitness journey. I developed this program to suit the needs of the very beginner in the gym to the average gym goer who is just looking to get after it a few days a week. This is a 4 week program with just 3 workouts a week (and an optional 4th day for the intermediate). The focus of this program is designed to tone your upper body, lose some of that stubborn back fat, start tightening up that booty and develop healthy habits along the way. With 2 different meal plans built inside the e book, this plan is sure to get you on your way to reaching your fitness goals. Let’s finally feel confident in our skin and Cut It Out together ladies!
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