# Beginner Template

**URL:** <https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/beginner-template/12940>\
**Category:** Training Q&A \[Moderated\]\
**Created:** [October 24, 2022, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/beginner-template/12940 "2022-10-24T14:48:06Z")\
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**Author:** ![Ryan\_W](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/ryan_w/32/689_2.png) [@Ryan\_W](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Ryan_W)\
**Post date:** [October 24, 2022, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/beginner-template/12940/1 "2022-10-24T14:48:06Z")

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Quick question: In this program when RPE is listed does one simply work up to a weight that meets that requirement each session? Or does the lifter add weight each week and use RPE as a gauge for progress.

Thanks!

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**Author:** ![Austin\_Baraki](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/austin_baraki/32/1095_2.png) [@Austin\_Baraki](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Austin_Baraki)\
**Post date:** [October 24, 2022, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/beginner-template/12940/2 "2022-10-24T19:08:04Z")

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Hi,

This is discussed in this article: [The Beginner Prescription](https://www.barbellmedicine.com/blog/the-beginner-prescription/) under “weight selection” and “progression” sections, and is discussed further with worked examples in the instructional text accompanying the template.