# Powerlifting II vs. Strength III Template Differences

**URL:** <https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/powerlifting-ii-vs-strength-iii-template-differences/10756>\
**Category:** Training Q&A \[Moderated\]\
**Created:** [May 3, 2021, 3:45am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/powerlifting-ii-vs-strength-iii-template-differences/10756 "2021-05-03T03:45:37Z")\
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**Author:** ![zm1283](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/aca169/32.png) [@zm1283](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/zm1283)\
**Post date:** [May 3, 2021, 3:45am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/powerlifting-ii-vs-strength-iii-template-differences/10756/1 "2021-05-03T03:45:37Z")

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I have run Strength I previously late last year, and currently am running the old Hypertrophy I template. I am wanting to run a 4-day strength focused template next. Other than Strength III having user-selected exercises, what are the main differences in these two templates? Should I run Powerlifting II first?

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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 3, 2021, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/powerlifting-ii-vs-strength-iii-template-differences/10756/2 "2021-05-03T14:53:01Z")

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More volume and varying intensity protocols to provide more training stimulus. I would run PL II first, yes.