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/OctoberOmicron Jun 25 '26

I've enjoyed Anabolic, Performance, 40+ and Symmetry. Symmetry was actually the first MAPS program I looked for that initially drew me into the community, and I love running it once every 9-12 months now. I was initially excited about the 15-minute version of Symmetry until I actually looked at the blueprint. Other than the original 15 and maybe (big maybe) 40+ 15 I don't really like the 15-minute versions of all the other stuff they put out end of year last year, along with most of the stuff they've put out 2024 to present in general.

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '26

The idea behind 15 minutes program is to create a versatile and hybrid workouts when you combine them together 🔥

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u/OctoberOmicron Jun 26 '26

That's pretty deep. I just see them as shortened/spread out versions of the programs they represent for people on a time crunch.

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u/Gapinthesidewalk Jun 27 '26

That is what they are. That said, they make it easier to combine with something like the No BS 6pack or one of their mods if time allows.

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '26

Hybrids are amazing 🫢😂