Strength Templates

About Barbell Medicine Strength Templates

The Barbell Medicine Strength category features strength training programs designed to improve maximal force production in the squat, bench press, deadlift, and overhead press. These programs focus on developing strength through structured, evidence-based programming that balances intensity, volume, and recovery.

Whether you're training for a powerlifting meet, aiming to increase your one-repetition maximums, or simply looking to get stronger in the primary barbell lifts, these programs provide clear guidance on exercise selection, progression, and weekly structure. Many programs include options for different training frequencies and allow for exercise customization based on your preferences and available equipment.

While the primary focus is strength development, these programs also incorporate hypertrophy and conditioning work to support long-term progress, performance, and overall health. This makes them suitable for a wide range of lifters, from those building a foundation of strength to more advanced trainees preparing for competition.

If your goal is to increase strength in the major barbell lifts using a structured, evidence-based approach, these strength training programs provide a practical and effective path forward.

New to strength training or want to understand how it works? See our Strength Training Guide. If you want to learn more about our strength training programs and which are right for you, see our Strength Training Programs Guide.