# Other Discussions **URL:** https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/c/other-discussion/21.md [Latest](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Other Discussions category](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/about-the-other-discussions-category/15843)
**Author:** [@Shawn](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Shawn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/about-the-other-discussions-category/15843 "2024-12-05T16:09:59Z")
Feel free to use the sub-Categories in this area to discuss other topics --- ## [Jbourde Training Log](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/jbourde-training-log/14550)
**Author:** [@jbourde](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/jbourde)\ **Replies:** 171\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 1:59am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/jbourde-training-log/14550 "2026-10-23T01:59:37Z")
Hi Everyone, My name is James and I am currently running The Beginner Prescription. I have been lifting on and off for the past few years and usually use Starting Strength programming. I will often run the NLP and get t… --- ## [Training while inadvertently dehydrated?](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/training-while-inadvertently-dehydrated/20176)
**Author:** [@jillschustercorvalli](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/jillschustercorvalli)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/training-while-inadvertently-dehydrated/20176 "2026-10-14T20:17:07Z")
Lifted a PR in full clean on Friday which is actually no small thing in your 60’s! So yay. Thought to myself, this would be a good weekend to do some additional hot yoga, a lighter squat workout and an hour of sauna/stea… --- ## [Strength 2 2nd G 4 day PL](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/strength-2-2nd-g-4-day-pl/19582)
**Author:** [@warnerj](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/warnerj)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/strength-2-2nd-g-4-day-pl/19582 "2026-10-14T15:49:27Z")
Just a quick question, might be dumb. I just started this program wondering if it matters the order you do prescribed exercises. I don’t like, or want to jump back and forth from squats to dead lifts and back to squats o… --- ## [Ryan Benson's training log](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/ryan-bensons-training-log/179)
**Author:** [@RynoB](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/RynoB)\ **Replies:** 423\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 9:54am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/ryan-bensons-training-log/179 "2026-10-13T09:54:42Z")
Hi Guys. My name is Ryan Benson, I’ve been working with Jordan since 2014. I’m always trying to get stronger. I just love this shit. Currently, I’m a director of personal training for a personal training company located … --- ## [General S&C selection](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/general-s-c-selection/20036)
**Author:** [@mberkorucu1](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/mberkorucu1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/general-s-c-selection/20036 "2026-08-19T13:53:46Z")
Hi there I am Berk, 37 y.o. male from Turkey I have more than 10 years of barbell experience but I am so far away from where I can be in terms of strength I just finished Hip Rehab Template and looking for a new progra… --- ## [Best vibration plate, expert recommendations](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/best-vibration-plate-expert-recommendations/19889)
**Author:** [@zenova](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/zenova)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 5:51am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/best-vibration-plate-expert-recommendations/19889 "2026-08-12T05:51:01Z")
I’m looking for the best vibration plate to help with muscle recovery, toning, and overall fitness at home. I came across this list of vibration plates, from different trusted resources like the New York Times and Wirecu… --- ## [So we beat on...](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/so-we-beat-on/6710)
**Author:** [@averagezhou](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/averagezhou)\ **Replies:** 323\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 12:20am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/so-we-beat-on/6710 "2026-07-20T00:20:15Z")
Background: Full-time office desk jockey. Recreational swimmer and sucked at all other sports I tried. Joined a gym to work out and lift weights for the first time in 2014 at the age of 25. Followed bodybuilding.com pr… --- ## [Rehab program selection](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/rehab-program-selection/19714)
**Author:** [@mberkorucu1](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/mberkorucu1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/rehab-program-selection/19714 "2026-06-19T20:56:45Z")
Hi, my name is Berk from Turkey My issue is glute pain at the very top portion it. It hurts when I bend over and when I stand up from sofa/chair. I think these symptoms may correlate with lower back pain too, so I am no… --- ## [Jordan Feigenbaum's Training Log](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/jordan-feigenbaums-training-log/14035)
**Author:** [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Jordan_Feigenbaum)\ **Replies:** 367\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/jordan-feigenbaums-training-log/14035 "2026-06-02T13:31:30Z")
Haven’t logged my training publicly for ~ 5 years or so now, but figured some people may be curious what I’m up to outside of what’s been posted on social media. I won’t bore you with my entire training history, but I di… --- ## [Ryan's Log](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/ryans-log/550)
**Author:** [@RMelyon](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/RMelyon)\ **Replies:** 288\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/ryans-log/550 "2026-04-25T17:58:04Z")
Hey. 34 y/o male, 240# after today’s training session, starting a log to track my intermediate progress. Just called it quits on my SSLP after experiencing bad biceps tendon pain at the elbow, caused by squat grip, whi… --- ## [Tolga's Training Log](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/tolgas-training-log/19629)
**Author:** [@tolgakantarci2](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/tolgakantarci2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/tolgas-training-log/19629 "2026-04-16T15:20:39Z")
Wednesday, 01.04.2026 Notes: Starting with 3-day Bodybuilding I template. Duration: 59 mins, sRPE - 5 Smith Machine Incline Press - 60 x 8, 65 x 8 @ 5.5, 70 x 8 @ 8 Lat Pulldown (Neutral Shoulder Width Grip) - 55 x 1… --- ## [Intensity differences in General S&C and Low Fatigue General S&C programs](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/intensity-differences-in-general-s-c-and-low-fatigue-general-s-c-programs/19645)
**Author:** [@Ango\_Bjango](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Ango_Bjango)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/intensity-differences-in-general-s-c-and-low-fatigue-general-s-c-programs/19645 "2026-04-11T21:59:30Z")
Hi Everyone, I interested in opinions from those who have run both the General S&C and Low Fatigue General S&C programs. I’ve run the foloowing programs in this order - Beginner, Powerbuilding I, Low Fatigue General S&C… --- ## [LF gen2 PB: progress from dumbbell SLDL to barbell or good mornings?](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/lf-gen2-pb-progress-from-dumbbell-sldl-to-barbell-or-good-mornings/19589)
**Author:** [@raulacevedo](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/raulacevedo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/lf-gen2-pb-progress-from-dumbbell-sldl-to-barbell-or-good-mornings/19589 "2026-03-16T19:04:49Z")
I’m starting the second block of LF PB gen2 and I’m really enjoying it. Nuanced question on the stiff-legged dumbbell DL: My gym only has up to 120 lb dumbbells, and I’ll soon pass 115 lbs on this exercise. Should I sw… --- ## [Android App: Choosing different days, 2 vs 3 vs 4 etc](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/android-app-choosing-different-days-2-vs-3-vs-4-etc/19590)
**Author:** [@marco](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/marco)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/android-app-choosing-different-days-2-vs-3-vs-4-etc/19590 "2026-03-16T15:06:52Z")
Hi, on Android I don’t seem to be able to choose the day variants for e.g. the General Strength program. It always defaults to 2 and I can’t choose the other versions like 3 or 4-day variants. Does anyone know how that … --- ## [Form check - push press](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/form-check-push-press/19555)
**Author:** [@DaceCaldwell](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/DaceCaldwell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 3:23am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/form-check-push-press/19555 "2026-03-03T03:23:08Z")
Hi there, can I please get some technique tips for the push press? I’ve done plenty of OHP before but this is my first go at doing a push variation. I’m not sure if this is more like a push press, a push jerk, or s… --- ## [New log, New Me(?)](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/new-log-new-me/2724)
**Author:** [@monxoboyo](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/monxoboyo)\ **Replies:** 454\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 7:53am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/new-log-new-me/2724 "2026-01-17T07:53:27Z")
20/07; Squat 90kg x 6 x 2@7 100kg x 6 x 2@7-8 Working on fixing a hip issue which has been hanging around on and off since late last year. 1ct Bench 70kg x 6 @7 75kg x 6 @8 x 2 Tripushdown 23kg x 12 x 4 21/07; … --- ## [Stuck with program](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/stuck-with-program/19415)
**Author:** [@BingBong54](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/BingBong54)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/stuck-with-program/19415 "2026-01-09T14:37:16Z")
Hello, 2025 was the first year I started exercising consistently again after awhile. I did the Reddit Beginner Routine then tried 5/3/1 which was too much volume for me(felt like I was overtraining), and then I jumped i… --- ## [How far out do you map your programming?](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/how-far-out-do-you-map-your-programming/19355)
**Author:** [@sj040904](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/sj040904)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2025, 3:09am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/how-far-out-do-you-map-your-programming/19355 "2025-12-24T03:09:44Z")
Hi I’m recently getting back into the swing of things after too long of a layoff due to injuries, lifestyle lapses, and life itself. With that said, I’ve recently started back up on the Beginner Prescription. A few ye… --- ## [Jask558 new training log](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/jask558-new-training-log/18997)
**Author:** [@jask558](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/jask558)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/jask558-new-training-log/18997 "2025-12-10T16:50:42Z")
Since the name of the old log was “jask558 the bridge training log” and I didn’t update it for a while, I think that a new log would be cool. Current 1 rep maxes as of 24.8.2025: squat 165 kg bench 110 kg deadlift 21… --- ## [Form check Deadlift upper back](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/form-check-deadlift-upper-back/19221)
**Author:** [@hauko](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/hauko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/form-check-deadlift-upper-back/19221 "2025-11-19T20:07:19Z")
Is the rounding of the upper back acceptable? My upper back is slightly rounded even when standing so I can’t really fix that --- ## [Alexander Tronstad - Training Log](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/alexander-tronstad-training-log/18867)
**Author:** [@Alexander\_Tronstad](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Alexander_Tronstad)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2025, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/alexander-tronstad-training-log/18867 "2025-10-12T00:28:23Z")
Hey Barbell Medicine team. I was once upon a time a kid, then you know how time works - I saw MMA on youtube, thought it seemed wild and scary that folks would lock themselves in a cage and beat eachother senseless. The… --- ## [Looking for Advice – Training Only Friday and Saturday (Conjugate? Upper/Lower?)](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/looking-for-advice-training-only-friday-and-saturday-conjugate-upper-lower/19009)
**Author:** [@Jacob9714](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Jacob9714)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2025, 4:09am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/looking-for-advice-training-only-friday-and-saturday-conjugate-upper-lower/19009 "2025-08-31T04:09:03Z")
Hey everyone, I’d really appreciate some input on how to best structure training when the only two days I can lift are Friday and Saturday. During the week I could do some resistance band work (pull-aparts, pushdowns… --- ## [jask558 The Bridge training log](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/jask558-the-bridge-training-log/8897)
**Author:** [@jask558](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/jask558)\ **Replies:** 282\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2025, 12:32pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/jask558-the-bridge-training-log/8897 "2025-08-24T12:32:31Z")
Hi everyone, I am starting the Bridge on Monday. Training history and stats: I have done bro-splits, Stronglifts and Madcow before. My 5 rms after Stronglifts were 95 kg squat, 80 kg bench, 130 kg deadlift and 50 kg pr… --- ## [Competition Peak: Novice template w3d2](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/competition-peak-novice-template-w3d2/18931)
**Author:** [@Alexander\_Tronstad](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Alexander_Tronstad)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/competition-peak-novice-template-w3d2/18931 "2025-08-18T15:14:44Z")
Me and, miss me… Sara, are both competing at our first meet this sunday, and since she has just over a year training I suggested she run the free Competition Peak: Novicetemplate. She’s doing great at that btw, the lates… --- ## [Buying Clothes that Fit](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/buying-clothes-that-fit/10164)
**Author:** [@The\_Toby](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/The_Toby)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2025, 11:18pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/buying-clothes-that-fit/10164 "2025-08-17T23:18:32Z")
Hi all, where do you guys get your normal, every-day clothes? You will know the struggle that most off-the-shelf clothes do not fit once you don’t have an average Joe body, i.e. they will either be too tight around th… --- ## [Alex's Training Log](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/alexs-training-log/14766)
**Author:** [@alext93](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/alext93)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/alexs-training-log/14766 "2025-07-17T18:45:51Z")
I have been tracking my training in the app for some time now, but want to use this as a long worded way to track progress and journal my experiences. Current Measurables BW 262-looking to lose 10-12#s Waist Circumfer… --- ## [UK based barbell and squat rack](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/uk-based-barbell-and-squat-rack/11491)
**Author:** [@pia501](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/pia501)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/uk-based-barbell-and-squat-rack/11491 "2025-06-05T15:36:26Z")
Hi all Moving house hopefully in a couple of months. Anyway I will finally have a garage to build a home gym. Planning on building a lifting platform, buying a rack, a barbell, weight and an air bike. I would like to … --- ## [Powerbuilding I changing templates](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/powerbuilding-i-changing-templates/17775)
**Author:** [@petteri.pitkanen](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/petteri.pitkanen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2025, 7:25am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/powerbuilding-i-changing-templates/17775 "2025-05-10T07:25:36Z")
I accidentally chose 2-day template instead of 4-day template on android application. Is it possible to change? --- ## [Google Sheets RPE Calculator](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/google-sheets-rpe-calculator/6355)
**Author:** [@seriousbean](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/seriousbean)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/google-sheets-rpe-calculator/6355 "2025-04-22T18:18:00Z")
Hello All, I made a little RPE Calculator based on the ones I’ve seen online. Make yourself a copy if you find it useful. Just punch in your 1RM into the green box at the top left. —SB [Next page](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/c/other-discussion/21.md?page=1)