Squat going backwards on Powerbuilding I

Training Q&A [Moderated]
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Hi all!

I recently moved from The Bridge (ran it twice with some success after completing my SSNLP) to Powerbuilding 1.

When I finished The Bridge for the second time, my squat was at 180kg for a single at RPE@. I’m now in week 7 and for the second week running my squat singles at 8 have been 160kg - any heavier feels like a legit 9/10.

All of my other lifts are trending up - can I assume
this is down to the reduced LBBS volume/frequency on Powerbuilding I and it’ll shoot back up once I move on to, say, Strength I, or should I be concerned?

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Hey Nick,

I wouldn’t be concerned just yet, as The Bridge has a little peak/taper built into it that some people respond well to. That said, I’d assume your squat will respond similarly when you return to that style of programming.

-Jordan

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Thanks Jordan! Will keep at it with PB1 - enjoying front squats right now. Still setting 1@8 PRs on press, DL and bench, so it’s all good!

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Week 9 - pleased to report that my squat is moving north again. I think it’s the skill component that’s suffering, so I’m spending longer warming up to grease things better.

Thanks for the reassurance! Looking forward to seeing where Strength I takes me ahead of my first meet in March!

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Felt as though I should come back here and let you guys know that my squat is rocketing up again since moving to Strength I ahead of my first PL meet.

Currently 35yo, 102kg BW, 6’3, 37” waist, 18 months training experience. Based on the current trajectories, I’m hoping for a 200kg squat, 130 bench and 250 DL come meet day (if CV doesn’t spoil the party).

Thanks again for the support and the excellent programming!