Which template?

Decided I want a break from writing my own programs and would like to give a BBM template a try.

Which template would you recommend based on the following:

  • 15 years of pretty consistent training experience

  • Plan on either maintaining my weight or possibly shedding 4-5lbs

  • Would like to set some squat, bench, and deadlift 1RM PRs over the next few months.

  • Have responded pretty robustly in the past (at least on the bench and deadlift) from training quite far from failure (sets of 3-6 @70-80% of 1RM, for example)

  • Enjoy adding “bodybuilding work” such as arm work, belt squats, back work after main lifts

  • Can hit the gym 4 times per week, but like to do conditioning work in the form of 4-5 mile runs @5-7RPE on two additional days

  • Have been training in the 5-20 rep range for the last 6 months, 8-12 sets per muscle group. Haven’t been putting much focus on the “big 3 though”

  • Would like each session to last no longer than about 1hr 15.

  • Have access to all the standard gym equipment, SSB, belt squat etc, but no bands or chains.

Looking at the template descriptions, I can’t decide between the strength, powerlifting, or powerbuidling templates. Which one would you suggest, and should I go for 1,2, or 3?

Many thanks!​

Powerbuilding III would be my recommendation for sure. Let me know how it goes or if you have questions!

Thanks, Jordan! Look forward to starting the program this week.

Purchased PB3. How would you go about programming arm, additional back, and core work, as my conditioning days are done outside of the gym?

Was thinking of either adding 1 to 2 supplementary exercises to each day, ansd/or possibly throwing in some low -fatigue exercises such as skullcrushers or curls between sets of lower body exercises.

I would add any programmed GPP work at the end of your workout. I would no do isolation work in a low fatigue manner in general, and I would not do them between sets of anything else if I could avoid it.