Training for a meet 5 months out

Training Q&A [Moderated]
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Hi Jordan and Team,

I recently signed up for my first meet at the end of this coming May. I just came off Powerbuilding II and am now in week 3 of Powerlifting II (second time running the template). Leading up to my meet, I was hoping for some guidance on how to approach my training over the next 5ish months. I was thinking of finishing the development block of Powerlifting II, then after a deload start over with the development block again and run the full program and peak ahead of the the meet. Is running back-to-back developments blocks with a deload between a bad idea? Given I have some time before the meet, I just want to make sure I’m getting in enough work prior to a peaking cycle. Any or all guidance would be appreciated!

Thank you!
-Mr. Jiggs

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I think that’s a fine idea, provided you’re responding well to the program :slight_smile:

If you’re plateauing, I’d consider changing some of the lifts for other variants. You may also consider getting into our group programming, as we give individuals specialized programming for their meets.

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Thanks, Jordan! I will look into the group programming!