The Barbell Medicine Forum Forum

Is there a smart way to modify the time crunch template so you get some exposure to the Olympic lifts? Like substituting an exercise for power snatch one day, subbing another for cleans, etc? I’ve been brain-storming, b…

Running the 4 day non-comp, and really like it! I have a question on rep schemes. When i see this: 4-6 reps @ RPE 6. Repeat x 3 sets of 4-6 reps. RPE can go to 8. Once maxing out rep ranges on all sets, add weight the…

Running the 4 day non-comp, and really like it! I have a question on rep schemes. When i see this: 4-6 reps @ RPE 6. Repeat x 3 sets of 4-6 reps. RPE can go to 8. Once maxing out rep ranges on all sets, add weight the…

My apologies in advance… I’m sure this has been asked previously. I’m interested in programming for five consecutive days M-F. These will be done during my lunch break at work, as my facility has a small gym but is well…

My apologies in advance… I’m sure this has been asked previously. I’m interested in programming for five consecutive days M-F. These will be done during my lunch break at work, as my facility has a small gym but is well…

Hello friends, 47M 172lbs 5’11. Former marathoner, but took ~10 years off with new kids and a stressful job. Was 155lbs when I started lifting last May. All the way back to square one unfortunately. I’ve been runnin…

Hello friends, 47M 172lbs 5’11. Former marathoner, but took ~10 years off with new kids and a stressful job. Was 155lbs when I started lifting last May. All the way back to square one unfortunately. I’ve been runnin…

Hi Austin! Hope you are doing well, I am 36 years old and I was wondering if Powerlifting and long distance running (like marathon) can increase heart-thickness in a dangerous way or on dangerous level like Hypertrophic…

Hi Austin! Hope you are doing well, I am 36 years old and I was wondering if Powerlifting and long distance running (like marathon) can increase heart-thickness in a dangerous way or on dangerous level like Hypertrophic…

One of my lifelong goals has been to be able to do a “true” pull-up. As in, the kind that starts from a dead hang. I have a pull-up bar on one of my doorways, and I can yoink myself up when my grip is neutral (easiest) …

One of my lifelong goals has been to be able to do a “true” pull-up. As in, the kind that starts from a dead hang. I have a pull-up bar on one of my doorways, and I can yoink myself up when my grip is neutral (easiest) …

Hello, I got a very general question about rehab, specifically for tendon issues. I am aware of the recommendation that regarding hypertrophy and strength frequency is mostly a tool to distribute a given training load.…