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EPISODE · Oct 23, 2025 · 27 MIN

Bonus Episode: Overcoming Plateaus, Running, DOMS, Ibuprofen and GainzZz, and More

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In this episode, Jordan hosts a live Q&A while watching Barbell Medicine coach Leah Lutz compete for (and win!) a bronze medal in Cape Town, South Africa This wide-ranging discussion covers common questions on programming, conditioning, and nutrition. Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member TodayTimestamps(2:40) Q1: How do I know if my training stimulus is too low? (5:30) Q2: Why is my heart rate 170+ at RPE 7-8 on runs? (7:16) Q3: Should I treat accessory exercises as "hypertrophy work"? (10:07) Q4: What's your advice for someone who struggles to adhere to conditioning? (11:08) Q5: Should I increase volume for GPP or focus on intensity for powerlifting? (14:48) Q6: When is the Gen 2 Powerbuilding 2 template coming out? (17:23) Q7: My shoulder hurts. Will ibuprofen impact my results? (18:16) Q8: How do I build "lean muscle"? I get "large" with heavy weights. (20:18) Q9: I dislike bench press. Does the bar have to touch my chest? (22:18) Q10: What are the benefits of floor presses? (24:18) Q11: I'm 39 and stalling my lifts. Is it over? (25:01) Q12: Is DOMS longer-lasting in pre-menopausal women? Timestamps:ResourcesResources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/Got pain and need a professional who understands you lift? Or, do you need an experienced coach to help you get the most out of your training? Contact us at [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out CovePure and use my code CovePure.com/bbm for a great deal: https://covepure.com* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/bbm50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/BBM for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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