Program Selection

Training Q&A [Moderated]
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Hey, All!

I’m new here and am planning to run one of the templates next month but I’m just not sure which one. A few details:

  • I’m 34 yo, 200lbs (21% BF)
  • been training for 6 years now (the first four years were fooling around with free programs that you’ll find on the internet and yo-yo dieting)
  • have mediocre stats for lifts (SQ 275lb, BP 220lb, OHP 145lb, DL 410lb) for now
  • also, do Kettlebell training in the evenings as a recharge/cardio (20-30 minutes) since I don’t have more than 60-90 minutes to spend at the gym (my current program usually take around that time, which I don’t really mind honestly)
  • quite comfortable with training 5 days a week

I’ve never run the Novice LP and was planning to do that after I take a 3-week break next month. However, I’m not sure if I should. From the training age, I’m definitely past the novice phase (at least that’s what I think).

I like powerlifting-style programs that involve the big 4 lifts though I don’t plan to compete anytime soon.

Sorry for the long-winded intro, the challenge I face right now is understanding which program should I start with?

Please help!

Thanks!
Sunil

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Hi Sunil,

Welcome and thanks for the post! Good to see your training and your commitment to moving forward! I would not recommend the Novice LP. It sounds like the Bridge (a download with e-book on our site) could be a great option, and it would introduce you to RP if this is new to you, provide you with conditioning as well (the NLP does not have either). I also think you’d enjoy the style of programming. We did also just add a Beginner Prescription to the site if you would like to look at something aimed at a new lifter.

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Thanks for the recommendation, Leah. By “Bridge,” you mean the Strength I program. Is that correct? I noticed the latter has replaced Bridge 3.0 in the newer “Digital Templates” section. Thanks again for your time. :slight_smile:

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You can do that, but I was referring to the original Bridge -https://www.barbellmedicine.com/the-bridge/
That’s a really good place to start.

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Ah, great! Thanks, Leah! I’ll download this. (And it’s free! :smile:)