Apologies for the programming question and if I’ve overlooked this answer elsewhere.
I first picked up a bar two years ago and have been training consistently since. Beginner template → PB1 a bunch → PB1 (2nd gen) → now Strength 1 (2nd Gen). I’ve just finished S1 running a calorie deficit for the duration. I really enjoyed the programming in particular the upper/lower split. I’m continuing to run a calorie deficit and thinking of a change for a couple reasons
- Feeling tired, perhaps psychologically. Coming towards the end of S1 block 2 I don’t feel at ‘peak’ performance re: the singles. My numbers aren’t coming out higher than at the end of PB1.
- I have a couple of technical bits I want to work out in the main lifts. I figure this’ll be easier to concentrate on with lower RPE weight on the bar.
I found previous discussion of starting the low fatigue template [here] and [here] and a reference to some folks starting low fatigue a little prematurely in their training journey. So I wondered if low fatigue felt appropriate for reasons above?
On the other hand, I feel kind of dialled in on the Strength 1 programming structure now. So maybe I could vary some exercises and go again and perhaps see a bit more progress. Or perhaps GS&C or something else. My goals at the moment are quite SBD focused whilst also shooting for a target waist measurement.
Really appreciate your time. Thanks so much for all your work - starting to lift has honestly been life changing for me the last couple of years.
