: Based on Barbell Medicine's fatigue management principles.
: The spreadsheet excels at automating weight calculations based on your RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) and Estimated 1-Rep Max (e1RM). Program Variety : Powerbuilding Blocks Combined.xlsx
: The RPE system has a steep learning curve for beginners. : Based on Barbell Medicine's fatigue management principles
: Often includes auto-populating charts to track e1RM progress over months. : Often includes auto-populating charts to track e1RM
"Having Blocks 1, 2, and 3 in one sheet made it much easier for me to see the long-term trend of my strength rather than looking at isolated snapshots."
: Mobile viewing is difficult; it is best used on a desktop or via the Google Sheets app.
: Focuses on higher volume and hypertrophy to build a base. Block II : Bridges the gap with increasing intensity.