# The Bridge

**URL:** <https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/the-bridge/12301>\
**Category:** Training Q&A \[Moderated\]\
**Created:** [April 14, 2022, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/the-bridge/12301 "2022-04-14T20:47:38Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![Shaz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ba9def/32.png) [@Shaz](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Shaz)\
**Post date:** [April 14, 2022, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/the-bridge/12301/1 "2022-04-14T20:47:38Z")

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Is the bridge a good start for someone who wants to build muscle and actually look like they lift or am I better of starting with the bodybuilding / hypertrophy templates?

I’ve been going to the gym for a few years but don’t really look like I lift and don’t really have strong lifts for my body weight. (Trying to fix this by taking training more seriously and eating well)

Thanks

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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:** [April 15, 2022, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/the-bridge/12301/2 "2022-04-15T14:39:49Z")

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I would probably advise someone to start with our Beginner Template to get a better base of training and to get an inkling for what they like, what works, etc.

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**Author:** ![Shaz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ba9def/32.png) [@Shaz](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Shaz)\
**Post date:** [April 16, 2022, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/the-bridge/12301/3 "2022-04-16T22:09:28Z")

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Thanks Jordan, I am actually on week 4 of the Beginner Template, I should’ve mentioned that in the original post… I just meant after that is the Bridge good for buidling muscle or should I do bodybuidling / hypertrophy?

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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:** [April 17, 2022, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/the-bridge/12301/4 "2022-04-17T23:15:11Z")

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> [@Shaz](#):
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> Thanks Jordan, I am actually on week 4 of the Beginner Template, I should’ve mentioned that in the original post… I just meant after that is the Bridge good for buidling muscle or should I do bodybuidling / hypertrophy?

Shaz,

Ideally the second two phases of the Beginner Template give you a bit more insight into what you prefer and respond to. If you’re on the Beginner Prescription, the free 4-week template on our site, I think the Beginner Template would be your best bet.

I would not advise running the Bridge afterwards, as it’s more setup for people coming into BBM-style programming who have little experience with RPE, exercise and rep scheme variety, and conditioning.

After the Beginner Template’s 3rd phase, I’d _probably_ do Powerbuilding I or Hypertrophy I if I were you.