BBM HLM Template Modifications

Training Q&A [Moderated]
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Hello BBM Team,

I just finished running the legacy BBM HLM template and would like to run it again, but I’m curious about making some modifications to the template as written.

1). I would like to continue to practice singles @ 8 through the entire 8 week block instead of just the second half. Is this okay? Would you advise dropping the last back-off set to offset the 1 @ 8?

2). Any concerns with using sets of 5 (first 4 weeks) and sets of 3 (second 4 weeks) instead of 6s and 4s for the competition lifts. Just interested in handling slightly heavier weights for a short period of time.

3). If time limited is there any issue with spreading out the workload while still completing the prescribed lifts? For example, I would like to squat and press on Monday, but complete the supplemental dead lift exercise on Tuesday (and do some other accessory work that day).

Thanks for the great templates and all the great content you guys produce!

Ben

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Hokie,

  1. It’s not really a powerlifting template, but sure- you could try that. I wouldn’t advise dropping the last back off set, no.

  2. No concerns. It’s just different- not necessarily better or worse.

  3. No concerns with spreading things out if you need.

-Jordan

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Thank you for reply. One quick follow up - When running the templates back to back, is there any need for a pivot/deload week, or is the first week low enough stress to basically serve that purpose?

Thanks again!
Ben

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I think that the low stress weeks kicking off most of our templates will work in most cases, save for individual needs :slight_smile:

-Jordan