So here are some basic recommendations depending on where you’re coming from and what programs might be best for you to start with.
Keep in mind that one unique feature about our Program Membership is that no matter what program you begin with, you can switch to another as-needed and you have access to the whole library. You don’t need to purchase a new membership to switch programs!
Goal: Any
Current: New to Training / Coming Back After Time Off
Start: Full Body Compound Training (2-4 weeks)

Next: Whichever program most closely suits your goal
Goal: Fat Loss
Current: Metabolic training for >2 weeks using super sets, giant sets, lots of lactic acid buildup
De-Load (1-3 weeks): Descending Rep 1 or Ascending Load LT-1

Next: Systemic Back Load or Half Body I.R.M 1

Goal: Muscle Gain
Current: Hypertrophy training for >3 weeks using super sets, drop sets, etc
De-Load (1-2 weeks): Ascending Load LT-1

Next: Metabolic Post-X1

Goal: Muscle Gain
Current: Hypertrophy training for >3 weeks 6-10 reps with 60-90 seconds rest
De-Load (1-3 weeks): Half Body I.R.M. 1

Next: Descending Rep 1

Once you’ve taken the time to de-load and are looking to effectively choose your next program or periodize your long-term training, head over to the article on Choosing Your Next N1 Training Program where we’ll also look at some examples of goal-specific periodization.