# \#bridge **URL:** https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/tag/bridge/30.md [Latest](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/tags.md) --- ## [Why use %1RM instead of RPE for back off sets?](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/why-use-1rm-instead-of-rpe-for-back-off-sets/19299)
**Author:** [@wbcox95](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/wbcox95)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 4:03am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/why-use-1rm-instead-of-rpe-for-back-off-sets/19299 "2025-12-09T04:03:38Z")
I just purchased the bridge template, and have noticed that some of the work is not specified in terms of RPE, specifically when back off sets are involved. Here is one example: • 1 rep @ RPE 8 (90-93%) • 4 reps @ RPE … --- ## [jask558 The Bridge training log](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/jask558-the-bridge-training-log/8897)
**Author:** [@jask558](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/jask558)\ **Replies:** 282\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2025, 12:32pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/jask558-the-bridge-training-log/8897 "2025-08-24T12:32:31Z")
Hi everyone, I am starting the Bridge on Monday. Training history and stats: I have done bro-splits, Stronglifts and Madcow before. My 5 rms after Stronglifts were 95 kg squat, 80 kg bench, 130 kg deadlift and 50 kg pr… --- ## [The Bridge - Auto-regulation](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/the-bridge-auto-regulation/15435)
**Author:** [@tm207](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/tm207)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2024, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/the-bridge-auto-regulation/15435 "2024-11-21T00:34:55Z")
There are some mornings where I feel like a bag of crap - this morning, for example. How do we account for that when gauging RPE? Here’s a specific example. A month ago, I squatted a set of 5 at 335 (RPE 10). That was a… --- ## [New job, moving and a long-term plan](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/new-job-moving-and-a-long-term-plan/5931)
**Author:** [@masoud.shokri](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/masoud.shokri)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 7:14am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/new-job-moving-and-a-long-term-plan/5931 "2023-08-15T07:14:32Z")
Hi Dr. @Jordan\_Feigenbaum and @Austin\_Baraki , I have two questions about workout planning. I am 38/M with 39 inches waist and three years of lifting experience, but new to RPE. My goals are to get stronger at main … --- ## [The Bridge GPP Question](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/the-bridge-gpp-question/13450)
**Author:** [@ErktFlower](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/ErktFlower)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2023, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/the-bridge-gpp-question/13450 "2023-04-28T18:07:31Z")
Just started the bridge, and am a little bit confused on some language, hoping somebody can help. On GPP days, it says pull ups, chin ups, or rows. What kind of rows does this refer to? Barbell row? Seated cable? Machine… --- ## [Bridge and GPP](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/bridge-and-gpp/11703)
**Author:** [@SuurHunt](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/SuurHunt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/bridge-and-gpp/11703 "2021-12-09T18:03:39Z")
Hi, New to the forums, but a long time observer. I just did the Bridge after SSLP but fell ill for two weeks while running it and all e1RMs went down. I loved the program tho and I decided to do it again before moving … --- ## [Cutting on The Bridge (topic not related to construction/architecture)](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/cutting-on-the-bridge-topic-not-related-to-construction-architecture/11006)
**Author:** [@BurzaPiesStal](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/BurzaPiesStal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2021, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/cutting-on-the-bridge-topic-not-related-to-construction-architecture/11006 "2021-06-27T01:58:28Z")
Hey! First of all I would like express my gratitude to everyone on Barbell Medicine Team for their hard work on YT, The Page, and Podcast. I have learned a lot and I’m still learning from you and you’re literally the be… --- ## [Golfing and Lifting on the same day](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/golfing-and-lifting-on-the-same-day/10537)
**Author:** [@crazycanuck](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/crazycanuck)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2021, 1:20pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/golfing-and-lifting-on-the-same-day/10537 "2021-04-15T13:20:35Z")
I’m currently running the Bridge (plan on running it again once I’ve finished) and I’m making good gains. I’ve become obsessed with golf recently and have paid for a membership to play 9 holes and hit unlimited range bal… --- ## [Golfing & Training on the same day](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/golfing-training-on-the-same-day/10573)
**Author:** [@crazycanuck](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/crazycanuck)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/golfing-training-on-the-same-day/10573 "2021-03-29T14:40:49Z")
I’m currently running the Bridge (plan on running it again once I’ve finished) and I’m making good gains. I’ve become obsessed with golf recently and have paid for a membership to play 9 holes and hit unlimited range bal… --- ## [Beginner RPE struggles](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/beginner-rpe-struggles/9191)
**Author:** [@nolansm](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/nolansm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2020, 5:54am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/beginner-rpe-struggles/9191 "2020-08-04T05:54:32Z")
Hey all, I’ve been working through the free beginner template coming from a LP google sheet I found online. I’m interested in getting the power building program but wanted to get used to RPE based workouts first. So far … --- ## [Trying to understand why I regressed on the last week of The Bridge](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/trying-to-understand-why-i-regressed-on-the-last-week-of-the-bridge/7997)
**Author:** [@nolove](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/nolove)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/trying-to-understand-why-i-regressed-on-the-last-week-of-the-bridge/7997 "2020-02-20T20:02:35Z")
I recently ran the 8 week program The Bridge and have purchased the Strength 1 Template, to use after in order to get prepared for my first meet. I was progressing so nicely on The Bridge and making great progress, espec… --- ## [Trying to understand why I regressed on the last week of The Bridge](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/trying-to-understand-why-i-regressed-on-the-last-week-of-the-bridge/8079)
**Author:** [@nolove](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/nolove)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/trying-to-understand-why-i-regressed-on-the-last-week-of-the-bridge/8079 "2020-02-05T14:43:25Z")
I recently ran the 8 week program The Bridge and have purchased the Strength 1 Template, to use after in order to get prepared for my first meet. I was progressing so nicely on The Bridge and making great progress, espec… --- ## [Powerbuilding template before a meet](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/powerbuilding-template-before-a-meet/6901)
**Author:** [@Crabcakelover](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Crabcakelover)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/powerbuilding-template-before-a-meet/6901 "2019-08-31T18:13:59Z")
Hi everyone! I have just completed Week 4 of the Powerbuilding template and have enrolled in a powerlifting meet in early November. As it works out, I will have completed the Powerbuilding template 3 weeks before the mee… --- ## [Next Step in Training](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/next-step-in-training/6680)
**Author:** [@D.Sanch26](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/D.Sanch26)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2019, 10:16am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/next-step-in-training/6680 "2019-08-07T10:16:28Z")
Yo! Hope you’re doing great Dr. Feigenbaum! I recently finished Mr. Thrall’s 13 week program and saw pretty damn good gains off it (+30lbs to skwat, +25lbs to bench, +20 lbs to deadlift, and a couple pounds up… of muscl… --- ## [The Bridge twice](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/the-bridge-twice/6519)
**Author:** [@RefugioG](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/RefugioG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2019, 11:32pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/the-bridge-twice/6519 "2019-07-20T23:32:41Z")
Training log for The Bridge. I ran the program through twice. The first log is messy and I do not understand some of what I wrote. That being said, I will leave it unedited and simply copy and paste. Background I have … --- ## [question](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/question/6436)
**Author:** [@needtogetswole](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/needtogetswole)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2019, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/question/6436 "2019-07-10T18:39:10Z")
Hey guys I am 20 years old and have been training for 2 years doing a form of lp varying many different programs and my numbers are a 330 deadlift for 1 rep a 245 squat and a 195 bench press for one rep I wanted to ask … --- ## [Deadlift (Form Check)](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/deadlift-form-check/6065)
**Author:** [@RonanB](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/RonanB)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2019, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/deadlift-form-check/6065 "2019-06-11T12:50:45Z")
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3pv…ature=youtu.be Currently using hookgrip (couldn’t get my hands on any chalk) as you may notice the bar started to slip. The floor is somewhat uneven which tends to knock the bar sli… --- ## [Novice or Intermediate Periodization?](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/novice-or-intermediate-periodization/5861)
**Author:** [@D.Sanch26](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/D.Sanch26)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2019, 3:26am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/novice-or-intermediate-periodization/5861 "2019-05-23T03:26:00Z")
Hey BBM crew! Just wanted to start off by saying i’m glad I’ve found you guys and I really do hope you gain much more popularity, many people could find your information valuable! I’ve been basically binging your yt and … --- ## [Getting sick in week#3](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/getting-sick-in-week-3/5536)
**Author:** [@masoud.shokri](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/masoud.shokri)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 7:30am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/getting-sick-in-week-3/5536 "2019-04-24T07:30:27Z")
Hi I started the bridge two weeks ago and at the end of week 2 I caught a cold. I have the impression that you generally encourage working out in such a situation so I went for the first day of week 3. But I failed to d… --- ## [Young teen log](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/young-teen-log/3929)
**Author:** [@sgarciac07](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/sgarciac07)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 11:37am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/young-teen-log/3929 "2019-04-17T11:37:50Z")
Hi all! My profile Weight: ~140.5lb / 63kg (as of 6/11/18) Height: 5’8" / 172cm Age: 16 y/o A little background I’m 16 y/o, I started lifting seriously around April this year, I started in Candito’s LP, then moved … --- ## [Just registered for my first powerlifting meet...](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/just-registered-for-my-first-powerlifting-meet/4662)
**Author:** [@DkMetz](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/DkMetz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/just-registered-for-my-first-powerlifting-meet/4662 "2019-01-17T21:30:39Z")
Hi all, I just registered for my first ever powerlifting meet on June 22, 2019. I have recently come off of SSLP and I have begun The Bridge 1.0 this week. My goal for training is to complete The Bridge 1.0 and then do… --- ## [My first workout on The Bridge 1.0](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/my-first-workout-on-the-bridge-1-0/4649)
**Author:** [@DkMetz](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/DkMetz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/my-first-workout-on-the-bridge-1-0/4649 "2019-01-15T19:08:16Z")
I finished up my SSLP, Two weeks ago I tested for 1RM: Squat 335, Press, 160, Deadlift 315, bench press 200. I decided to go with The Bridge 1.0 to begin my journey as a post-novice lifter! I am new to RPE and I was ho… --- ## [The Bridge 3.0, GPP days & sports specific training](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/the-bridge-3-0-gpp-days-sports-specific-training/4479)
**Author:** [@Alistair](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Alistair)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/the-bridge-3-0-gpp-days-sports-specific-training/4479 "2019-01-02T16:04:17Z")
Hi I’m just coming off the SSLP and have decided to run The Bridge 3.0; I also play touch rugby 2-3 times a week (and have done for 18 months or so) and wanted to ask: is it sufficient to simply swap out the GPP days wi… --- ## [Finishing up SSLP, now what?](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/finishing-up-sslp-now-what/4478)
**Author:** [@DkMetz](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/DkMetz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/finishing-up-sslp-now-what/4478 "2018-12-31T22:27:06Z")
I’m currently just about finished with Starting Strength linear progression as I’m already doing a light squat day on Wednesdays. The program has worked pretty good for me but I’m also getting bored with it. I purchased … --- ## [Time for The Bridge or Hypertrophy Template?](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/time-for-the-bridge-or-hypertrophy-template/4204)
**Author:** [@DkMetz](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/DkMetz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/time-for-the-bridge-or-hypertrophy-template/4204 "2018-12-02T18:01:12Z")
Hey everyone, I’m sure I’m asking questions that have been asked many times in the forums already but hopefully I can get some good feedback. I’m 45 years old and began SSLP back in June 2018. I took August off from th… --- ## [Hypertrophy GPP 2.0 Template Question](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/hypertrophy-gpp-2-0-template-question/4034)
**Author:** [@servo](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/servo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/hypertrophy-gpp-2-0-template-question/4034 "2018-11-21T20:13:59Z")
I have purchased this template, but am currently running the Bridge 1.0. I am an experienced lifter, but mainly bodybuilding hypertrophy work. Trying to now get stronger. However, for the next 10 weeks, I will be in a c… --- ## [Too early for the bridge?](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/too-early-for-the-bridge/4046)
**Author:** [@VinceB](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/VinceB)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/too-early-for-the-bridge/4046 "2018-11-21T12:14:01Z")
First of all, I’m new to the forum so hello everyone. I’ve been lifting for several years now but without proper programming for most of it. I also had a lot of injuries as sicknesses interrupt my development. Around Au… --- ## [Cna't do some exercises on The Bridge](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/cnat-do-some-exercises-on-the-bridge/3875)
**Author:** [@sgarciac07](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/sgarciac07)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 11:20pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/cnat-do-some-exercises-on-the-bridge/3875 "2018-11-03T23:20:54Z")
Hi, I’m planning on doing The Bridge next week,but after reading the book I found an exercise I can’t do because of the lack of equipment in the gym I go, and that is the pin squats, the thing is that my gym does not hav… --- ## [Spinning my wheels](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/spinning-my-wheels/3867)
**Author:** [@sgarciac07](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/sgarciac07)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 1:27am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/spinning-my-wheels/3867 "2018-11-03T01:27:30Z")
Hi all, some people may know me from other threads/forums, I want to get a solid opinion of people who have some experience into training regarding changing of program at this time, a briefly introduction to my training … --- ## [Bridge optional exercises?](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/bridge-optional-exercises/3817)
**Author:** [@sgarciac07](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/sgarciac07)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2018, 11:54pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/bridge-optional-exercises/3817 "2018-10-31T23:54:41Z")
Hi, I want to know if it’s worth/possible to add some additional exercises to the bridge? something like more focuses on bodybuilding stuff, like side raises, bicep curls, tricep extension, neck curl/extension, etc…, Or… [Next page](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/tag/bridge/30.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=bridge)