# Training Progression **URL:** \ **Category:** Training Q&A \[Moderated\]\ **Created:** [October 27, 2021, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/training-progression/11577 "2021-10-27T16:46:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JGLifts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ed655f/32.png) [@JGLifts](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/JGLifts)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2021, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/training-progression/11577/1 "2021-10-27T16:46:40Z")
Hello Jordan/Austin/Others My current programming consists of the following; 1/2 Reps @ RPE 7-8 4x4 -20-25% for Backoffs (more backoffs on bench) Light Accessories such as Pull-Ups, RDL’s & Split Squats I’m performing Low Bar Squat, Comp Bench, Conventional Deadlift in this way along with other variations such as Pause Squat and Bench Tng. I have noticed that I’ve been able to add 2.5-5kg over the course of the last 6-8 weeks, whilst maintaining the RPE. This indicates that I’ve gotten stronger. Should I continue to keep doing so until the RPE exceeds what I’ve prescribed, i.e. an RPE 7 ends up being 8.5-9? If so, once the RPE is inevitably exceeded, what strategies would you recommend to keep making progress? Which variables should I look to change? Thanks, James ---
**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:** [October 28, 2021, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/training-progression/11577/2 "2021-10-28T15:41:15Z")
I do not think you should continue to add weight while increasing the RPE unless you’re trying to peak. I recommend following a progressive loading approach, e.g. maintaining the constraints of the program save for the specific variable(s) that are responsible for driving the desired fitness adaptations.