# Powerbuilding 2 or 3?

**URL:** <https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/powerbuilding-2-or-3/12430>\
**Category:** Training Q&A \[Moderated\]\
**Created:** [May 18, 2022, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/powerbuilding-2-or-3/12430 "2022-05-18T17:04:58Z")\
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**Author:** ![graham\_l](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/graham_l/32/1299_2.png) [@graham\_l](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/graham_l)\
**Post date:** [May 18, 2022, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/powerbuilding-2-or-3/12430/1 "2022-05-18T17:04:58Z")

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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

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**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:** [May 19, 2022, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/powerbuilding-2-or-3/12430/2 "2022-05-19T14:47:56Z")

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Graham,

Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Really love hearing this sort of stuff. Nice work on your numbers as well!

As far as PB II or III, I think this is mostly dealer’s choice. If someone is confident in picking exercises and has been training as long as you have, I think it’s generally fine to jump into PB III. Let us know how it goes!

-Jordan

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**Author:** ![graham\_l](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/graham_l/32/1299_2.png) [@graham\_l](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/graham_l)\
**Post date:** [May 20, 2022, 11:50pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/powerbuilding-2-or-3/12430/3 "2022-05-20T23:50:28Z")

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Thanks, Jordan! Will definitely let you know