BBM,
I have a few weeks left in the Bodybuilding template, and first want to say thanks. I’ve been running BBM templates for 2.5 years now and this template came out at just the right time for me. I was starting to get burnt out with powerlifting-style programs (non-competitive), and I especially was getting tired of squats. I’ve always hated squats and I think I always will. I’m not saying I’ll never do a regular back squat again, but I could certainly “live a full and complete life” if I don’t. 
On top of this, I was getting more and more joint pain all over- shoulders, elbows, hips, knees. This was a little new to me and it was tough for me to deal with because it hit me quickly and basically all at once.
Enter the Bodybuilding template- I’ve really enjoyed doing so many different exercises (relative to prior training) and taking a break from comp squat and deadlift. The exercise variation and lighter loads certainly helped with the joint pain, but my enjoyment and compliance is much much higher. I like focusing more on muscle growth than 1RM strength, because I honestly just don’t care about my 1RMs anymore. I did for a while, but I don’t like squatting and deadlifting enough to be so focused on that now that increasing my 1RM is so much harder. I prefer doing some other variations for both.
My main reason for posting is to ask your recommendation of what to do next. Repeat the Bodybuilding template? If so, should I start back at Block I or II? I have made continuous progress so far, and I’m halfway through Block III. Or do you think after 18 weeks of a hypertrophy focus I should switch to more of a strength focus? If I go the strength route, what would be your top alternatives to back squats for strength (I have access to SSB, Leg press/ hack squat machine, belt squat)? As I type this out, I’m thinking Powerbuilding might be a good template option as well. Based on your recent programming podcast, I’m thinking replacing the singles @8 with doubles @7 might make sense for me. Or maybe I don’t need either? I also need to start a fat loss phase, so I’m not sure if that affects your recommendations. Sorry for so many questions.
Thanks again,
Keith