# Programming Discussion **URL:** https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/c/other-discussion/programming-discussion/13.md [Latest](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Programming Discussion category](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/about-the-programming-discussion-category/14844)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 1:04pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/about-the-programming-discussion-category/14844 "2024-10-23T13:04:37Z")
--- ## [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:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 1:26am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/strength-2-2nd-g-4-day-pl/19582 "2026-10-13T01:26:03Z")
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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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? --- ## [Squat percentages](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/squat-percentages/17295)
**Author:** [@bongohmo](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/bongohmo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 2:16pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/squat-percentages/17295 "2025-03-26T14:16:33Z")
Hi I’ve been doing templates for some years now, and just bought Strength III but I got a bit confused here, maybe I don’t understand percentages as well as I thought: So If my 1RM is 200kg then I should do 1 rep of … --- ## [Template excersie description (ascending)](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/template-excersie-description-ascending/17284)
**Author:** [@bongohmo](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/bongohmo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 2:55am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/template-excersie-description-ascending/17284 "2025-03-25T02:55:49Z")
Hi everyone, I’m seeing some programming descriptions that say “Do Ascending Sets” like in this image: I’m a bit confused about what that means. Do I only perform the three sets shown (6 reps at RPE 6, then 6 reps a… --- ## [Modifying GS&C2 to be more hypertrophy focused](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/modifying-gs-c2-to-be-more-hypertrophy-focused/16734)
**Author:** [@LuzTheBuz](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/LuzTheBuz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/modifying-gs-c2-to-be-more-hypertrophy-focused/16734 "2025-02-14T16:36:44Z")
I’ve been thinking about changing my GS&C2 to become more hypertrophy focused. I’m stuck in basically every movement in GS&C2 and would like to try a more hypertrophy focused program. I have PB3 and have done it (several… --- ## [Programming for BJJ](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/programming-for-bjj/14634)
**Author:** [@jbourde](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/jbourde)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2024, 1:41am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/programming-for-bjj/14634 "2024-11-23T01:41:57Z")
Hi BBM community, I am looking for some programming advice. I have run SS in the past and have some lifting experience. I also train jiu jitsu 3 times a week and do one boxing class a week. These classes usually run on… --- ## [Rowing Template Question](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/rowing-template-question/14649)
**Author:** [@natewhiskey](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/natewhiskey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2024, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/rowing-template-question/14649 "2024-07-04T18:23:55Z")
Hi, I am feeling a little burnt out from powerlifting, and decided to switch to this more conditioning-forward template. I am wondering if the recommended conditioning sessions are supposed to go in the order they are … --- ## [Training with a new born](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/training-with-a-new-born/6074)
**Author:** [@Pat\_Hughes](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Pat_Hughes)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/training-with-a-new-born/6074 "2024-06-24T13:55:09Z")
Hi there - my wife and I have just found out we’re expecting our first child. Super excited, but I am thinking long term about training following the birth. I’ll obviously want to spend as much time as possible with my n… --- ## [Problems with Beginner Template Excel Spreadsheet](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/problems-with-beginner-template-excel-spreadsheet/9788)
**Author:** [@Creeks](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Creeks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/problems-with-beginner-template-excel-spreadsheet/9788 "2024-06-03T13:35:28Z")
Has anyone had this issue with the Beginner Template Excel spreadsheet? The numbers for Week 1 are being put in all the remaining weeks’ slots as well. Any and all assistance would be greatly appreciated! --- ## [Dan John easy strength](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/dan-john-easy-strength/14082)
**Author:** [@HealthisWealth](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/HealthisWealth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 5:36am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/dan-john-easy-strength/14082 "2024-03-05T05:36:41Z")
Anyone over run this program before and if so what are your thoughts? I like the idea of lifting 5 days a week and seems to require lifting at a lower RPE / not chasing fatigue. --- ## [Lbs to kg ?](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/lbs-to-kg/3855)
**Author:** [@Tatonka](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Tatonka)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/lbs-to-kg/3855 "2023-12-21T15:27:19Z")
Hi , is it possible to change from lbs to kg in the templates? Cheers . --- ## [Question about powerbuilding 1 template](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/question-about-powerbuilding-1-template/14030)
**Author:** [@Schmu13](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Schmu13)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/question-about-powerbuilding-1-template/14030 "2023-10-26T14:01:30Z")
Just had a quick question about the programming in powerbuilding 1. When you have a top set at 8, then it wants you to do the next set at -5%. Then the next set at -5%, do you keep taking another 5% off each set or do th… --- ## [Med ISF 3-Day](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/med-isf-3-day/13876)
**Author:** [@jph12210](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/jph12210)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 5:46pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/med-isf-3-day/13876 "2023-09-08T17:46:32Z")
I have run Low ISF 3-Day twice. Thank you Barbell Medicine. I want to move to Med ISF 3-Day. I am misunderstanding the programming. For example, Week 7 Back Squat “3 reps @ RPE 7. Keep the weight the same, and complete 6… --- ## [Trying to decide which template would be best. Maybe Strength III?](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/trying-to-decide-which-template-would-be-best-maybe-strength-iii/13857)
**Author:** [@peanuts1](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/peanuts1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2023, 11:22am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/trying-to-decide-which-template-would-be-best-maybe-strength-iii/13857 "2023-09-02T11:22:33Z")
Hello, first time on this forum. Quick background, mid thirties, been training for about 15 years, with the more recent years as a competitive 120+ lifter under an IPF affiliate fed. Over the last few years my squat has … --- ## [Notes from the programming podcast](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/notes-from-the-programming-podcast/3059)
**Author:** [@WhatCouldGoWrong](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/WhatCouldGoWrong)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2023, 11:21am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/notes-from-the-programming-podcast/3059 "2023-07-31T11:21:49Z")
Please discuss the content in another thread, so that I can post it into multiple comments in sequence. The character limit doesn’t allow me to put it into a single comment. Disclaimer: This is not a transcript, just my… --- ## [More cardio days than lifting?](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/more-cardio-days-than-lifting/13750)
**Author:** [@Himynamesjoe](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Himynamesjoe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2023, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/more-cardio-days-than-lifting/13750 "2023-07-30T22:13:22Z")
Hello and thankyou for your advice. I’m currently doing a fair bit of cycling (mostly on a trainer due to winter) and about 4 sessions made up of 2-3x60min and 1x90-120min session. I’ve been following a 4day BB split f… --- ## [Change program or keep going?](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/change-program-or-keep-going/13604)
**Author:** [@Tyronitar](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Tyronitar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/change-program-or-keep-going/13604 "2023-07-14T22:19:19Z")
Hi, Apologies in advance for the lengthy post and if any of this seems monotonous, I believe I understand the dynamics of some topics but want to briefly write them below in case there’s some holes in my knowledge: I… --- ## [Training rep/set](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/training-rep-set/13696)
**Author:** [@Dara](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Dara)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 10:54am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/training-rep-set/13696 "2023-07-14T10:54:16Z")
Hi, im a beginner, i write down few scheme and have few questions. Workout 1: 3x3 - 9 reps Workout 2: 2x3 4x2 - 10 reps Workout 3: 3x3 1x2 - 11 reps Workout 4: 4x3 - 12 reps Workout 5: 3x3 4x2 - 13 reps Workout 6: … --- ## [Advice for adapting/adjusting Strength III](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/advice-for-adapting-adjusting-strength-iii/13232)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Burgess](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Jeff_Burgess)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2023, 10:41am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/advice-for-adapting-adjusting-strength-iii/13232 "2023-05-21T10:41:51Z")
Happy Friday afternoon! I just finished up Week 5 of the first block of Strength III and I’m wondering if I have what it takes (recovery-wise) to work at the programmed RPE/volume. For example: Knocked the Squat/Dead … --- ## [PL vs Strength](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/pl-vs-strength/13494)
**Author:** [@Frazdogg](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Frazdogg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/pl-vs-strength/13494 "2023-05-10T19:57:44Z")
Whats the difference between the Powerlifting program PL II and Strength II or III? I asuume PL is more for competition, where Strength isnt? --- ## [The Bridge GPP Question](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/the-bridge-gpp-question/13450)
**Author:** [@ErktFlower](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/ErktFlower)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2023, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/the-bridge-gpp-question/13450 "2023-04-28T18:07:31Z")
Just started the bridge, and am a little bit confused on some language, hoping somebody can help. On GPP days, it says pull ups, chin ups, or rows. What kind of rows does this refer to? Barbell row? Seated cable? Machine… --- ## [S&C for combat sports](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/s-c-for-combat-sports/13432)
**Author:** [@RonanB](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/RonanB)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2023, 2:54am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/s-c-for-combat-sports/13432 "2023-04-22T02:54:49Z")
Hi, I am currently doing muay thai x4 per week and recently purchased your S&C l template. Would you suggest I cut out both conditioning days? Or add the conditioning onto the back end of my lifting days? Thank you! [Next page](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/c/other-discussion/programming-discussion/13.md?page=1)