General Training - Frequently Asked Questions
How to optimize FBB workouts. Examples: What is tempo? Aerobic substitutions?
11 articles
Written by Cliff and Satya Khan


Knees Over Toes + Functional Bodybuilding!
How can I tie "Knees Over Toes" training into my Functional Bodybuilding routine?
Written by Cliff. Updated over a week ago
What Do Rep Schemes Like 4,4,4 Mean?
Question on rep and set structure?
Written by Cliff. Updated over a week ago
How to Read Tempo
This article will breakdown the basics of tempo, how to read it and how to use it in your training with FBB.
Written by Cliff. Updated over a week ago
Choosing Loads: How Heavy/Light Should I Go?
This article will help you figure out how heavy you should be going during your training sessions.
Written by Cliff. Updated over a week ago
Reading Conditioning Formats
How to perform conditioning sets like AMRAPs, movement ladders, buy in / cash out, etc.
Written by Satya Khan. Updated over a week ago
Aerobic Substitutions
How can I substitute aerobic exercises when I missing a programmed piece of equipment?
Written by Cliff. Updated over a week ago
Supersets: What are they?
What do the numbers with a letter like A1/A2 mean? In this article we will breakdown how to implement supersets into your training with FBB
Written by Cliff. Updated over a week ago
Pacing Efforts - What Do They Mean?
FBB explores a wide range of paces - here are more details on specific examples.
Written by Satya Khan. Updated over a week ago
Cluster Sets: What Do Numbers 1.1 or 2.2 Mean?
When repetitions of a set are separated by a period "."
Written by Cliff. Updated over a week ago
What Does A Slash Mean In My Programming?
What does / mean? Example: Row 500m/250m
Written by Cliff. Updated over a week ago
Common Movement Substitutions
Short list of common movement substitutions
Written by Cliff. Updated over a week ago