389 reviews for Candito 6 Week Strength Program
The Candito 6 Week Program is designed for intermediate lifters looking to break personal records through the periodization training method.
Renowned as a champion powerlifting coach and OG Youtuber, Jonnie Candito's approach to strength training has gained traction in the fitness community due to its effectiveness.
Periodization in the Candito program means that every week is structured differently:
Week 1: Muscular Conditioning
Week 2: Hypertrophy
Week 3: Linear Max OT
Week 4: Heavy Weight / Explosiveness
Week 5: Intense Strength Training
Week 6: Deload
Read the full Candito program guide below.
Christian A.
Man3 weeks complete
2 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Had to manage the benching/deadlifting on my own till about week 4, as volume isnt to my liking. Programs chill
Corey A.
Man, 336 weeks complete
2 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
Less than expected muscle gains
Lots of gains with my lower body, barely any gains with chest. I really like this program, I just need to modify the chest exercises for better gains.
Leon O'Dochartaigh
Man, 385 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
Have completed many Candito cycles over the years. This time I used it to boost back into the gym after a few years of injury recovery/slacking. Highly recommend if you want to explode your max on bench or squat. By week 3 I end up adding sets and weight because the progress is so fast. Went from estimated 225 1RM bench and squat to prepping 245 Bench 8x at the end of my workout and 255 3x3 on squat. Gains for days. If you have injuries be sure to tailor the weights, this will push you.
Man, 34
5 weeks complete
5 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Pretty good program for easing back into things. I saw 30 lbs increase on my squat, 20 lbs on my deadlift and my bench remained the same. Perhaps more volume is needed on the bench, was hoping to see more gains there.
Avinash james
Man, 293 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Back workout should alter
Trevor Gossett
Man, 283 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Love this program feeling good and feeling strong in my lifts. Bless Jesus Christ our Lord 🙏
Mathias J.
Man, 253 weeks complete
3 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
What worked: squats and deadlift have increased slightly more than expected. I love brutal workouts with big compound lifts so week 2 was a favorite of mine with mr10 sets followed by many sets with short rests. What didn't work: bench decreased by 5kg. I think this is due to the very low volume for bench. Other programs are better if you are like me and struggle to add weight to your bench. Have tried candito 6 week + advanced bench and that increased by bench by 7.5kg so I recommend that if you are more like me.
Jacob L.
Man, 215 weeks complete
3 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Bench felt good first time using upper lower had good results
Austin T.
Man, 263 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Intense training sessions
Matt R.
Man, 376 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
Excellent program. Squat, bench and DL all up significantly after completing the program and performing new 1RM testing in the final week