# PB II 2nd gen question **URL:** \ **Category:** Training Q&A \[Moderated\]\ **Created:** [September 8, 2026, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/pb-ii-2nd-gen-question/20104 "2026-09-08T13:56:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![CJG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6a8cbe/32.png) [@CJG](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/CJG)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2026, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/pb-ii-2nd-gen-question/20104/1 "2026-09-08T13:56:02Z")
Running the 4 day non-comp, and really like it! I have a question on rep schemes. When i see this: _4-6 reps @ RPE 6. Repeat x 3 sets of 4-6 reps. RPE can go to 8. Once maxing out rep ranges on all sets, add weight the next week. Otherwise, aim to increase reps._ Is the programming’s intent to use the same weight for all sets and add reps to hit RPE 8? Or, can I can i progressively add weight each set? There are also instances where it prescribes the same weight for the lift, but we can max out at 9RPE. Is the intent here to add reps to hit a higher RPE? I know it probably doesn’t matter much as long as there are gains being made. But was hoping for a little insight. ---
**Author:** ![Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/jordan_feigenbaum/32/1315_2.png) [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Jordan_Feigenbaum)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2026, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/pb-ii-2nd-gen-question/20104/2 "2026-09-08T14:09:23Z")
Howdy! Yes, this programming wants you to use the same weight for all sets. It doesn’t _want_ you to add reps to the rep range (\> 6 reps in this example). Rather, it wants you to complete all the reps you can without busting the RPE _or_ rep constraints. Here, you’re capped at 6 reps across all sets, RPE 6 in the first set, and then RPE 8 in the subsequent sets. Now, if someone were to get 4 reps on the first set @ RPE 6, they may be able to do 5 or 6 reps @ RPE 8 on the subsequent sets. That’s fine too and fits these rules. ---
**Author:** ![CJG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6a8cbe/32.png) [@CJG](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/CJG)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2026, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/pb-ii-2nd-gen-question/20104/3 "2026-09-08T20:13:01Z")
Ok, so if I understand, I am not neccesarily looking to hit RPE 8, its just an upper tolerance? ---
**Author:** ![Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/jordan_feigenbaum/32/1315_2.png) [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Jordan_Feigenbaum)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2026, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/pb-ii-2nd-gen-question/20104/4 "2026-09-08T20:21:27Z")
Correct. You _can_ hit RPE 8 on the back off sets, but it’s not a requirement. It’s just a constraint. ---
**Author:** ![CJG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6a8cbe/32.png) [@CJG](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/CJG)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2026, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/pb-ii-2nd-gen-question/20104/5 "2026-09-08T20:42:40Z")
But only in the construct of using the same weight and staying in 6 rep range… ---
**Author:** ![Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/jordan_feigenbaum/32/1315_2.png) [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Jordan_Feigenbaum)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/pb-ii-2nd-gen-question/20104/6 "2026-09-09T14:29:05Z")
Staying in the 4-6 repetition range is the _other_ constraint, yes. If it helps, you are tasked with doing doing 4-6 reps every set. The first set _MUST_ be RPE 6. All the other sets _MUST_ be lower than RPE 8.