# \#programming **URL:** https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/tag/programming/117.md [Latest](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/tags.md) --- ## [5k/10k hybrid running program](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/5k-10k-hybrid-running-program/20177)
**Author:** [@gemaggpiano](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/gemaggpiano)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/5k-10k-hybrid-running-program/20177 "2026-10-14T17:56:03Z")
Hello!! This might be a silly question, but I am using the 5k/10k hybrid running program for the first time. I am a previous marathoner and regular runner but I took some time off due to injury and this program definite… --- ## [Strength 2 2nd G 4 day PL](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/strength-2-2nd-g-4-day-pl/19582)
**Author:** [@warnerj](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/warnerj)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/strength-2-2nd-g-4-day-pl/19582 "2026-10-14T15:49:27Z")
Just a quick question, might be dumb. I just started this program wondering if it matters the order you do prescribed exercises. I don’t like, or want to jump back and forth from squats to dead lifts and back to squats o… --- ## [Spreading the same training volume over a longer period](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/spreading-the-same-training-volume-over-a-longer-period/20166)
**Author:** [@CeeKa](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/CeeKa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 9:41am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/spreading-the-same-training-volume-over-a-longer-period/20166 "2026-10-13T09:41:08Z")
Hi everyone, I have several years of strength training and powerlifting training experience, but over time my focus has shifted somewhat. More conditioning for health combined with other real-life priorities mean I’m in… --- ## [General S&C selection](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/general-s-c-selection/20036)
**Author:** [@mberkorucu1](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/mberkorucu1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/general-s-c-selection/20036 "2026-08-19T13:53:46Z")
Hi there I am Berk, 37 y.o. male from Turkey I have more than 10 years of barbell experience but I am so far away from where I can be in terms of strength I just finished Hip Rehab Template and looking for a new progra… --- ## [Strength + Hypertrophy at the time but for different muscle groups](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/strength-hypertrophy-at-the-time-but-for-different-muscle-groups/20019)
**Author:** [@n0000](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/n0000)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/strength-hypertrophy-at-the-time-but-for-different-muscle-groups/20019 "2026-08-14T14:28:32Z")
I have been learning a lot about programming and understand the role of specificity. A question I have is it possible to focus on strength and hypertrophy at the same time without compromising on either if you don’t care… --- ## [Titan I Template/App Mismatch](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/titan-i-template-app-mismatch/19915)
**Author:** [@johnjames460](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/johnjames460)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/titan-i-template-app-mismatch/19915 "2026-07-13T16:37:31Z")
Morning team! Been running the Titan I program free sample for a few weeks and last night decided to dive in and become a premium member. Today I started the Titan I template on the app and ran into an issue. In the tem… --- ## [3 Day program for someone with highly physical job](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/3-day-program-for-someone-with-highly-physical-job/19809)
**Author:** [@travissiegmann](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/travissiegmann)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/3-day-program-for-someone-with-highly-physical-job/19809 "2026-06-05T18:14:26Z")
Hey guys, I was wondering which one of your programs you would recommend for someone with a demanding job. I have been doing the low fatigue 3 day powerlifting program but find by week 5-6 I’m completely burnt out and se… --- ## [Time Crunch Template w/ Olympic Lift Variation](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/time-crunch-template-w-olympic-lift-variation/19804)
**Author:** [@BarryBlock50](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/BarryBlock50)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/time-crunch-template-w-olympic-lift-variation/19804 "2026-06-03T15:29:06Z")
Hello BBM Team, I’m hoping for your 0.02 on how you’d potentially add in an Olympic lift variation to the train every day time crunch template (or any other variation of this template). I’ve been running General S&C II … --- ## [Stick with Beginner Program 1st Gen or Move to 2nd Gen? ](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/stick-with-beginner-program-1st-gen-or-move-to-2nd-gen/19301)
**Author:** [@cmac15](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/cmac15)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/stick-with-beginner-program-1st-gen-or-move-to-2nd-gen/19301 "2026-05-26T17:25:57Z")
BBM Team, I recently received access to the new 2nd Generation Beginner Template (thank you again for making that available!) and had a quick question about how best to transition from the original version. I’ve been r… --- ## [Sled Push/Pull for Conditioning](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/sled-push-pull-for-conditioning/19672)
**Author:** [@AJPeake95](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/AJPeake95)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/sled-push-pull-for-conditioning/19672 "2026-04-22T13:43:14Z")
Hello BBM folk, I’ve been working through some general knee pain, brought on by doing too much too soon on the C2 bike. Currently on the stair-stepper for cardio as it’s not causing any discomfort. I would like to incl… --- ## [General S&C for a 50K](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/general-s-c-for-a-50k/19613)
**Author:** [@r.c](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/r.c)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 11:59pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/general-s-c-for-a-50k/19613 "2026-03-25T23:59:32Z")
Hello, I just bought the General S&C I program with the intent of using the 2 Day template for strength while training up for a 50K. This will be the first time I have incorporated barbell strength into an endurance trai… --- ## [Couple questions for hypertrohpy/strength/coaching](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/couple-questions-for-hypertrohpy-strength-coaching/19598)
**Author:** [@techdanielss](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/techdanielss)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/couple-questions-for-hypertrohpy-strength-coaching/19598 "2026-03-19T16:40:06Z")
Hey Docs, how have you been lately? I got couple questions for you: What do u think about naps? Are they positive or negative thing for gainzZz?(e.g. 20-30 mins) At what age is testosterone at it’s highest? How do you… --- ## [GPP in Powerbuilding](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/gpp-in-powerbuilding/19579)
**Author:** [@thenic](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/thenic)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 3:15am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/gpp-in-powerbuilding/19579 "2026-03-11T03:15:44Z")
Hello! I have been away for a year or so focusing on some very physical home renos (now done) and training fell on the wayside. I purchased the PB program last year, and I am now looking to get it started. I suspect I’m… --- ## [Powerbuilding II 3 Day non comp](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/powerbuilding-ii-3-day-non-comp/19578)
**Author:** [@mikecantdeadlift](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/mikecantdeadlift)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 2:16pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/powerbuilding-ii-3-day-non-comp/19578 "2026-03-10T14:16:21Z")
Some background: had a baby at the end of November. Been lifting on and off for 6 years, long time cyclist, at times ultra cyclist. I’m about halfway through Powerbuilding II, 4 day. So far I’ve been loving it and mak… --- ## [Neck Pain - need guidance ](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/neck-pain-need-guidance/19500)
**Author:** [@shane.scott](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/shane.scott)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/neck-pain-need-guidance/19500 "2026-02-17T16:17:56Z")
Hey BM team, Over the past month or so, I have been dealing with neck pain, the kind you sometimes get when sleeping wrong. It was initially on the left side and manageable, but a week or two ago switched sides and has … --- ## [Resistance training for nordic skiing, spread love not hate](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/resistance-training-for-nordic-skiing-spread-love-not-hate/19509)
**Author:** [@Beo91](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Beo91)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 9:40pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/resistance-training-for-nordic-skiing-spread-love-not-hate/19509 "2026-02-16T21:40:49Z")
Hi docs, Is there a roadmap for resistance training when conditioning is the primary goal? This winter, I’ve been training to participate in Nordic skiing events. I’ve competed in a local sprint (classic) and a 4k race… --- ## [Sled work in General Strength in Conditioning while training for Marathon](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/sled-work-in-general-strength-in-conditioning-while-training-for-marathon/19479)
**Author:** [@anthonyguiliano](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/anthonyguiliano)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/sled-work-in-general-strength-in-conditioning-while-training-for-marathon/19479 "2026-01-31T14:50:50Z")
Hi I currently in week 14 of a 19 week Marathon Training Block. I have been doing the 2 day a week general strength & Conditioning as my strength training during this time. I have been through the program once and and st… --- ## [Hypertrophy I 2nd Gen 3 days v. 4+ days with Hypertrophy II ](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/hypertrophy-i-2nd-gen-3-days-v-4-days-with-hypertrophy-ii/19461)
**Author:** [@regripley](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/regripley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/hypertrophy-i-2nd-gen-3-days-v-4-days-with-hypertrophy-ii/19461 "2026-01-23T16:41:20Z")
Hi, I started in the app Hypertrophy I 2nd Gen. I have been lifting for about 6 years. I am coming off lifting 4-5 days a week for multiple years and I also do around 150 minutes of cardio. I had wanted to be more effici… --- ## [Which Program to run after The Bridge V1](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/which-program-to-run-after-the-bridge-v1/19434)
**Author:** [@ksaw](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/ksaw)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/which-program-to-run-after-the-bridge-v1/19434 "2026-01-19T14:24:53Z")
Hello, it’s my first post on the forum, my apologies if I’m posting at the wrong place. Just finished the Bridge V1 after running 531 for a year (3 years of 4 days Upper/Lower split prior to it). My first time experimen… --- ## [Brachium hypertrophy issue](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/brachium-hypertrophy-issue/19374)
**Author:** [@techdanielss](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/techdanielss)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/brachium-hypertrophy-issue/19374 "2026-01-01T15:38:16Z")
Hey Docs, Happy New Year and Merry Christmas! For the past 4 weeks, I haven’t been noticing any hypertrophy in my upper arm. I’m sleeping good, eating enough protein, and I started going through small calorie surplus (~… --- ## [Quad/Hip Pain After Training, Not During](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/quad-hip-pain-after-training-not-during/19358)
**Author:** [@CodyMac](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/CodyMac)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2025, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/quad-hip-pain-after-training-not-during/19358 "2025-12-29T14:09:29Z")
Hi All. Been a follower of the BBM stuff for many years, but this is my first post. For the past few months I’ve been dealing with a weird pain in my upper lateral quad near the IT band insertion. It doesn’t bother me … --- ## [Low fatigue going from 3/4 day to 5/6 day?](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/low-fatigue-going-from-3-4-day-to-5-6-day/19274)
**Author:** [@acconrad](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/acconrad)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 2:54am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/low-fatigue-going-from-3-4-day-to-5-6-day/19274 "2025-12-03T02:54:21Z")
Hey guys, I have a really busy work schedule (and 2 young kids) and when I purchased the low-fatigue template I didn’t realize, especially in the 3 day, just how time-intensive the workouts are. It’s also not balanced in… --- ## [Adapting 2nd Gen Low Fatigue for a Second Run](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/adapting-2nd-gen-low-fatigue-for-a-second-run/19162)
**Author:** [@CeeKa](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/CeeKa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/adapting-2nd-gen-low-fatigue-for-a-second-run/19162 "2025-11-06T16:26:45Z")
Hey Jordan, Austin, I’m in the final weeks of the 2nd Gen Low Fatigue template (powerbuilding version) and have been thinking a lot about how to adapt and optimize the program for a second run to better fit my needs. Bu… --- ## [Why so much hate towards the block/rack pull](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/why-so-much-hate-towards-the-block-rack-pull/19181)
**Author:** [@HilmarDsF](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/HilmarDsF)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/why-so-much-hate-towards-the-block-rack-pull/19181 "2025-11-06T14:40:57Z")
I have seen on social media lately some influencers, powerlifters and gymbros saying that the rack or block pull is a bad supplementary exercise for the deadlift. Reason being it removes the hardest part of the lift and … --- ## [Program timing for powerlifting meet prep?](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/program-timing-for-powerlifting-meet-prep/19094)
**Author:** [@sritchie](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/sritchie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/program-timing-for-powerlifting-meet-prep/19094 "2025-10-13T14:49:37Z")
I’m about to begin week 3 of the 16 week low-fatigue strength program, and the body’s feeling good enough that I got inspired this AM to sign up for my first USAPL event (Colorado State Champs, Feb 21st). The meeting is … --- ## [Weight trainging for mma](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/weight-trainging-for-mma/19064)
**Author:** [@Deletelifts](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Deletelifts)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2025, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/weight-trainging-for-mma/19064 "2025-09-21T13:35:50Z")
Im currently helping a friend increase his basic strength values on the compound lifts he has 220 bench and 315 squat roughly. I intend on making him run the Texas method. Is there any particular recommendation you have … --- ## [Consistently getting injured](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/consistently-getting-injured/19023)
**Author:** [@Josh\_B](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Josh_B)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2025, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/consistently-getting-injured/19023 "2025-09-12T14:31:54Z")
I am continually frustrated by minor training injuries. After hitting PRs in Snatch and Clean & Jerk back in March, I’ve had a chronic shoulder pain that seems to be some tendon of bicep or shoulder that I can’t get narr… --- ## [When is appropriate to start low fatigue template](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/when-is-appropriate-to-start-low-fatigue-template/19040)
**Author:** [@tomajwinter](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/tomajwinter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2025, 7:54am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/when-is-appropriate-to-start-low-fatigue-template/19040 "2025-09-12T07:54:14Z")
Apologies for the programming question and if I’ve overlooked this answer elsewhere. I first picked up a bar two years ago and have been training consistently since. Beginner template → PB1 a bunch → PB1 (2nd gen) → now… --- ## [Low Fatigue - 4 Day Powerlifting (Deloads?)](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/low-fatigue-4-day-powerlifting-deloads/19028)
**Author:** [@JM1981](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/JM1981)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2025, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/low-fatigue-4-day-powerlifting-deloads/19028 "2025-09-11T20:34:18Z")
Hi! 3 weeks \[of Low Fatigue program\] under my belt, bad pun intended, and I’m loving it! So, thanks! That said, I’m not seeing where a traditional deload (reduction in volume around 30-50% and intensity) is embedded. I… --- ## [Muscle Soreness question](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/muscle-soreness-question/19035)
**Author:** [@techdanielss](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/techdanielss)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2025, 1:33am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/muscle-soreness-question/19035 "2025-09-10T01:33:22Z")
Hi Jordan, before I ask you this question, very special thanks to you and Baraki, for releasing podcast episodes. This is so useful. Back to the question, how often should individuals experience DOMS? [Next page](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/tag/programming/117.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=programming)