# Powerbuilding template - can't seem to get all three sets

**URL:** <https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/powerbuilding-template-cant-seem-to-get-all-three-sets/6513>\
**Category:** Training Discussion\
**Created:** [July 19, 2019, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/powerbuilding-template-cant-seem-to-get-all-three-sets/6513 "2019-07-19T17:19:07Z")\
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**Author:** ![SVRao](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ac91a4/32.png) [@SVRao](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/SVRao)\
**Post date:** [July 19, 2019, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/powerbuilding-template-cant-seem-to-get-all-three-sets/6513/1 "2019-07-19T17:19:07Z")

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I’m on week 4 of the Powerbuilding template and the last 2 weeks I’ve noticed that on deadlift day, I can do the first set of RPE 8, but have to drop the weight for the subsequent 2 sets to stay at an RPE of 8. Since the program is built around RPE, I guess I shouldn’t worry too much about it, but I am wondering if I need to rest more between sets (currently resting 3-4 min) or if there is anything else sinister going on vis-a-vis gains.

Thanks for any advice/perspective.

Sunil

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**Author:** ![llaffin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/llaffin/32/327_2.png) [@llaffin](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/llaffin)\
**Post date:** [July 19, 2019, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/powerbuilding-template-cant-seem-to-get-all-three-sets/6513/2 "2019-07-19T22:04:02Z")

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Do you only experience this on the deadlift? What was your training like before the powerbuilding template?

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**Author:** ![Millzners](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ea666f/32.png) [@Millzners](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Millzners)\
**Post date:** [July 20, 2019, 1:42am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/powerbuilding-template-cant-seem-to-get-all-three-sets/6513/3 "2019-07-20T01:42:52Z")

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When I started the legacy hypertrophy program (very similar to power building) following the bridge 3.0 I had the same problem. I found it to be a combination of poor work capacity and poor low back recovery. By the last week I was adding extra sets @8 beyond what was prescribed. I would keep after it and see if things improve around week 7.

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**Author:** ![SVRao](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ac91a4/32.png) [@SVRao](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/SVRao)\
**Post date:** [July 20, 2019, 1:59pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/powerbuilding-template-cant-seem-to-get-all-three-sets/6513/4 "2019-07-20T13:59:28Z")

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Thanks for the replies. I did the Bridge 1.0 and the hypertrophy template. I’ve had a lot of work-related stress lately, as well as travel and poor sleep. It could just be that. I’l keep after it and see how it goes.

Sunil