Are you wanting a program that blends the latest in scientific evidence with nearly twenty years of real-world experience? Have you found other training programs to be really hard and not give you the results you want Do you want to learn about programming theory and program design using an evidence-based approach?

Whether you’re a powerlifter looking to maximize strength, a serious lifter who wants to use a powerbuilding approach, or someone who wants to get the most out of their training without feeling like you have to “send it” every session, the new Low Fatigue programs and accompanying eBook are just what the doctors ordered!

The 2^nd Generation Low Fatigue programs integrate the latest in exercise science with real-world coaching results from 1,000’s of individuals. It has a number of unique features:

• Four 16-Week templates to suit a wide range of individual’s needs, training resources, and training preferences.
• Completely customizable exercise selection designed to give the user total control of what lifts they’re doing.
• The program’s volume and intensity are adaptable to match the user’s current fitness levels.
• A peaking phase for meet prep and for those wanting to test their 1-Rep Maxes.
• 116-page eBook discussing programming theory and design, how-to troubleshoot plateaus, how-to measure and manage progress, and much, much more!

WHO’S IT FOR?

The 2^nd Generation Low Fatigue programs are primarily aimed at Individuals who have been training for ~12 months or more and who are looking to prioritize maximal strength improvement (powerlifting), strength and size (powerbuilding), and/or overall fitness (general strength and conditioning). The 2^nd Generation includes unique programs for all of these goals!

If someone is relatively new to training, we’d recommend completing our Beginner Template or Prescription and then one of our strength-focused templates like Strength I before considering this template.

While strength is also the prioritized goal in our Strength I, II, and III templates, the Low Fatigue Template uses a different approach from a programming standpoint. As the name implies, the programs included in this download generate less fatigue than our other strength templates, which is accomplished primarily by staying further away from failure for the strength-focused work. This approach may work better for some folks and is discussed in greater detail in the accompanying text.

Finally, the program included in this download can be run in either a calorie surplus (e.g. weight gain) or deficit (e.g. weight loss) depending on goals.  See the nutrition section of this document for further discussion here.

SCHEDULING

The 2^nd Generation Low Fatigue download includes FOUR total programs:

1. 3-Day Powerlifting
2. 4-Day Powerlifting
3. 4-Day Powerbuilding
4. 3-Day General Strength and Conditioning

All programs have 16-weeks of total programming that includes both lifting and cardio recommendations. The programs are broken up into three blocks that are designed to be run consecutively. There are built-in deloads to facilitate this, so no program modification is needed. The training load is very similar between all programs, so choose the one that fits your preferences.

Most lifting sessions will last about an hour, whereas the conditioning sessions range between 30- to 50-minutes. It is 100% okay to mix and match elements of the training week to fit your schedule, even if it means lifting on back-to-back-to-back days.

Equipment Requirements

At a minimum, we recommend users have access to a barbell, rack, plates, and a bench. No specialized equipment is necessary to run this program, but the program does support use of machines, dumbbells, and other equipment like bands, chains, boards, and more if an individual prefers these items.

Lifting shoes, cross-training sneakers, a lifting belt, wrist straps, wraps, etc. can be used as needed per the lifter’s discretion, but they aren’t explicitly needed to run this program.

WHAT’S NEXT?

After completing any of the programs, you can pick a number of different paths. One option is to run the same exact program again starting from Block I and using the same exercises if you saw good progress the first time. Alternatively, you could repeat the program using different exercises for a slightly different flavor, or use one of the other included programs, e.g. moving to powerlifting to powerbuilding or vice versa, or trying out the general strength and conditioning program.

If your goals have changed and/or you want a different program, we have probably got something to suit you. For guidance, check out our template quiz or ask us directly on our forum.

Finally, 1-on-1 coaching with the Barbell Medicine staff is also an option. We offer evidence-based programming and nutrition coaching that’s individualized for current fitness level, preferences, and goals. Barbell Medicine coaches are highly trained, with over 50-years of experience between our professionals. If this is something you’re interested in, please email us at support@barbellmedicine.com.

Try a 1-Week Free Sample of the program:

Product Support

• Customers receive lifetime access to support for this program via our web Forum or through E-mail
• No refunds are available for downloadable products at this time
• Program file downloads are only available via purchases made on the Barbell Medicine website. File downloads are not provided for purchases made within the Barbell Medicine App.