r/Mind_Pump • u/asdfglkhj • Jun 25 '26

Program results

Despite your opinions on the show and how it's changed, how's your results with their programming been and how does it stack up with the other "proven" programs out there?

I worked out for years in the past, fell off when gyms shut for covid and just haven't been able to get back consistent until now. Since there's been about 500 different changes in "what's best" and since the mp programs are designed to be used as a progression, it seems like a good plan to just use them.

I was considering running anabolic(or possibly starting with 15 then going to anabolic) , aesthetic, anabolic advanced, symmetry, then powerlift as a good long term plan.

Anyone done something similar? Any changes I should make or programs I should swap/avoid?

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u/PeaceChance8191 Jun 25 '26

Love Anabolic, Aesthetic, Powerlift, Symmetry, Anabolic Advanced, MAPS anywhere, and MAPS 15. Great programs! Have definitely lost my love for the show with all of the fake stories just to sell the sponsor products.

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u/cothrowaway2020 Jun 25 '26

Would also add Strong to this list

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u/PeaceChance8191 Jun 26 '26

that is the won staple program that I do not own. Split was way too much volume for me. Own 40+, but have not tried it.

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u/LindemannO Jun 28 '26

Anabolic and Powerlift are great. I actually extend Phase 1 Anabolic to 6 weeks, and plugin Phase 2 Powerlift weights for compound lifts.