re: Weight training - any pointers on how to cycle between hypertrophy and strength?

I've pimped this program before but it really hits everything people want from a workout, plus it's easy for a beginner to follow, if he knows how to count.

VDIP by GZCL. It's progression depends on hitting a rep target for different tier lifts.

T1: 15 or more total reps in 3MRS +10 lb. to next week
10-14 total reps in 3MRS +5 lb. to next week
T2: 30 or more total reps in 3MRS +10 lb. to next week
25-29 total reps in 3MRS +5 lb. to next week
T3: If 50 in 4MRS then add 5 lb. to next week
If less than 50 total reps in 4MRS stay

There's a free spreadsheet out there on Liftvault. There are some things I changed and I think everyone should too. Never double the progression. You hit the rep target, add 5 lbs. Use a 2 steps forward, 1 step back approach. On the step back, beat your rep targets from before. You had 30 reps last time, try and beat that - you got stronger!

That progression is roughly 10 lbs a month. That's incredible and also unsustainable long term, so don't double the progression unless you are hitting 50 reps or something crazy on your tier 1 lifts. FYI, jacked and tan by GZCL is very similar to VDIP and it's volume heavy for you "hypertrophy range" guys. My recommendation for tier 1 lifts is a weight you can get 15-20 reps in 3 sets. All lifts are stopped when form breaks down or you get to 1 or 2 reps left in the tank.