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Starting strength is terrible. I think the most popular programs (5x5, starting strength) are popular because good marketing and not necessary because they are
by ardit33 10y ago
Starting strength is terrible. I think the most popular programs (5x5, starting strength) are popular because good marketing and not necessary because they are actually good.
Both SS and 5x5 are just insane (in the bad way). They make you squat almost for every workout and I think that is terrible as it a) doesn't let enough time for the body to recover, b) for folks that body form is not ideal for squatting, c) overpowers your lower body, and you end up with a T-Rex type of body form.
I was very lucky to have few friends to introduce me to proper lifting 15 years ago in college. Usual bro-split, 3 times a week is much better and balanced in the long run.
- rjbwork 10y agoCan you elaborate on this "usual bro split"?
- ImTalking 10y agoa) You recover by eating and sleeping. b) Anyone can squat. How do you think people use the toilet. c) It works the body in precisely the way our physiology is.
- monsk 10y agoThis. If you start with a 'usual bro-split' where you work out each 'muscle-group' once a week, you won't see anything like the progress you'll see on SS or SL5x5 if you're a complete beginner. Even at an advanced beginner/intermediate stage it's still better to work each 'muscle-group' twice a week.