General Planning Questions

Good morning. I know it can be difficult to plan multiple programs in a row, but i have a general strategy question.

For context, I’m 5’9, 185 pound male. 38 (39 in Aprils) year old male. Been strength training off and on since late 2019 (consistent prior to late 2021, large breaks in 2022 and 2023). Been training consistently again since August 2024. Started back in August with the beginner Template, then ran PB 1 Gen 2. Currently on.ky 2nd run of PB1 Gen 2 (Block 1 Week 3). E1RM, 240 pound bench, 395 pound squat, and 420 pound deadlift. I have not 100% decided, but leaning towarss competing in a local PL meet in October of this year. Trying to get a feel for what my training shpuld look like now and then. My specific questions are below and nearer term, but any guidance you have long term for an October meet would be appreciated.

That all leads me to my questions,

  1. Im Currently making progress on my 2nd run of PB1, we’ll see where I land and after the test week, but I fully anticipate PR’s on all lifts again. That wouod lead me towards re-running PB1, gen 2 after. That being said, I wouldn’t mind something different for a moment. Knowing I likely will compete in October, i dont want to vere to far from the Big 3. That has me thinking the new Hypertrophy 1, Gen 2 template might be the play, for at least Block 1 (10 weeks). Thoughts? Im open to whatever you think appropriate given my training history and stated goals, as I trust you and BBM. Would just like to have an idea of what template ill run next though, in case any sales pop up.
  2. How would one go about deciding when its time to move to the second progression of the templates, I.e. PB 2 or Hypertrophy 2.

As usual, thanks

Matte,

Thanks for the post and happy to hear you’re getting good results. In your specific case, Hypertrophy 1 Gen 2, re-running PB -1, moving onto PB-2, or Strength 1 Gen 2 would be the best options.

I’d pick Hypertrophy I if you wanted a little break from powerlifting-specific training. I’d pick PB 1 if you are getting good results from it the 2nd time around and like the training. If your results wane on PB 1 this time around, PB 2 would be the move. If you wanted something different, but more PL-specific, then Strength 1 would be the case.

-Jordan

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