# Bb routine successor

**URL:** <https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/bb-routine-successor/14604>\
**Category:** Training Q&A \[Moderated\]\
**Created:** [June 2, 2024, 3:06am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/bb-routine-successor/14604 "2024-06-02T03:06:52Z")\
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**Author:** ![ac1234](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8c91f0/32.png) [@ac1234](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/ac1234)\
**Post date:** [June 2, 2024, 3:06am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/bb-routine-successor/14604/1 "2024-06-02T03:06:52Z")

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I have run bodybuilding 1 two times in a row then Bb2 with good results  
still want to gain another 0.5inch on my arms if possobluscle Hypertrophy is main goal  
should I just do Bb2 again or after doing so much Bb routines in a row is there another one of your routines you’d recommend that could give me even better results as a change of pace from Bb? Goal is muscle hypertrophy esp arms  
thank you

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**Author:** ![Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/jordan_feigenbaum/32/1315_2.png) [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Jordan_Feigenbaum)\
**Post date:** [June 2, 2024, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/bb-routine-successor/14604/2 "2024-06-02T18:18:00Z")

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I think running Bodybuilding II again would be reasonable if you saw good results from that program. I do think gaining a half inch on your arms is likely to take 6-12 months depending on response and body weight management. Still, it would be hard to recommend a non-hypertrophy focused template for someone looking to prioritize muscle size. If forced to do so for a break in between bodybuilding blocks, I’d pick one of the Powerbuilding templates that fits your tranining schedule and experience.

> **[Powerbuilding III Template - Barbell Medicine](https://www.barbellmedicine.com/shop/training-templates/strength/powerbuilding-iii-template/)**
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> The Powerbuilding III template is the next iteration combining powerlifting and bodybuilding into a single program.  It contains 14-Weeks of programming.

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**Author:** ![ac1234](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8c91f0/32.png) [@ac1234](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/ac1234)\
**Post date:** [June 22, 2024, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/bb-routine-successor/14604/3 "2024-06-22T15:14:50Z")

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I feel I saw better results with BB1 vs BB2?  
is this bc I am just more advanced now?

or should I just run BB1 again then after finishing bb2?