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> StrongLifts can be better for people starting from very low fitness levels, while SS remains effective up to a higher strength level. Why would that be true?
by MichaelDickens 12y ago
> StrongLifts can be better for people starting from very low fitness levels, while SS remains effective up to a higher strength level.
Why would that be true? I believe the only difference is that SS recommends 3 work sets and SL recommends 5 sets, and SS uses power cleans while SL uses rows. Do the additional sets work better for people starting from low fitness levels?
- fasteo 12y ago> Do the additional sets work better for people starting from low fitness levels? Yes, because they cannot handle too much weight and so, their training volume is very low even on 5 work sets. Note that the body will catch up pretty quick and 5x5 will be too demanding after 9-12 of solid training. Also, SS is much more technical because of the power clean, which is a very demanding exercise. You cannot possibly do 5 sets of power cleans without putting you in risk of injury.