Hi all,
First off, thanks for so much fantastic content over the years! I’m currently wrapping up Powerbuilding 1 and really like the hybrid style of training, so wanted to continue on with 2 or 3. I’ve been following the template as-written, except I’ve added an extra LISS session each week and I skip the off-day, so effectively I just alternate lifting and cardio/GPP days. I’ve been able to tolerate this just fine, so I was wondering if I could jump straight to PB3, or if it would be wise to try PB2 once or twice first.
Some context about me: I have been training very consistently for 7 years, but recently had to take about 5 months off because I was undergoing chemotherapy (specifically 12 rounds of A+AVD for stage 4A Hodgkin’s lymphoma). I was actually able to train somewhat normally for the first couple rounds of chemo until there was a complication with my port and my oncologist recommended no more heavy lifting, but that’s a different story. I’m in remission now and have been back in the gym for about 3 months. My strength and conditioning are pretty much back to where they were pre-chemo and I imagine I’ll actually start hitting some PRs in the coming weeks/months. Here are my stats as of this week (lifts are 1@8, not e1RM):
26, male
5’5", 145 lbs
Squat: 335 lbs
Bench: 205 lbs
Deadlift: 365 lbs
Press: 115 lbs
Thanks again for all you do! It’s really made a world of difference in improving how I approach training.
Graham