# Question about Training Template Progression

**URL:** <https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/question-about-training-template-progression/11377>\
**Category:** Training Q&A \[Moderated\]\
**Created:** [September 16, 2021, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/question-about-training-template-progression/11377 "2021-09-16T19:28:50Z")\
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**Author:** ![nichols892](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/71c47a/32.png) [@nichols892](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/nichols892)\
**Post date:** [September 16, 2021, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/question-about-training-template-progression/11377/1 "2021-09-16T19:28:50Z")

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I’ve been following Barbell Medicine templates for the past 2.5 years. My progression has been as follows:

The Bridge 1.0  
Powerbuilding 1 (2x)  
Strength 1  
At home template (did this for about a year during covid lockdowns)  
Beginner Template  
Strength 1 (currently on week 5)

I am wondering what direction you recommend me going after I complete Strength 1. I’m considering at least a slight break from pure Strength/Powerlifting for my next block, however I’m not sure if I should go in the direction of Hypertrophy 2 or Powerbuilding 2. I’m probably just getting hung up on useless details, but is it more beneficial to break up training cycles into pure strength and pure hypertrophy, rather than a hybrid approach like Powerbuilding? In the long run I’m definitely more interested in getting as strong as possible (powerlifting) but I also like to look like I lift, I just don’t find sets of 12 to be very fun.

Thank you for your time.

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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:** [September 17, 2021, 10:31am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/question-about-training-template-progression/11377/2 "2021-09-17T10:31:41Z")

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Sounds like powerbuilding would be the way to go. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with pure strength or hypertrophy cycles and there is a time and place for both of them, but I also don’t think they’re necessary for everyone.

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**Author:** ![nichols892](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/71c47a/32.png) [@nichols892](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/nichols892)\
**Post date:** [September 17, 2021, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/question-about-training-template-progression/11377/3 "2021-09-17T13:14:23Z")

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Thanks Jordan! I’ll give Powerbuilding 2 a shot.