Rippetoe Starting Strength 3 x 5 Beginner Program

Summary

2 Workouts / 5 Exercises

0% Cardio / 100% Strength Training

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Workout Program Description

Beginner and intermediate program designed by one of the most successful modern powerlifting coaches. The program focuses on real, functional, full body strength and mass--NOT VANITY lifts. There are no curls or tricep kickbacks. The program focuses around two splits and a two week cycle of these splits. Complete week 1, then week 2, then repeat. Other than warmups, use the same weight for every rep and set on each type of exercise. This weight should also be the most you can...Beginner and intermediate program designed by one of the most successful modern powerlifting coaches. The program focuses on real, functional, full body strength and mass--NOT VANITY lifts. There are no curls or tricep kickbacks. The program focuses around two splits and a two week cycle of these splits. Complete week 1, then week 2, then repeat. Other than warmups, use the same weight for every rep and set on each type of exercise. This weight should also be the most you can manage every rep successfully with GOOD form. Eat in significant caloric excess with plenty of protein for best results. **Split A: Squat - 3 sets of 5 reps, Barbell Bench Press - 3 sets of 5 reps, Deadlift - 1 set of 5 reps** **Split B: Squat - 3 sets of 5 reps, Military/Shoulder Press - 3 sets of 5 reps, Power Cleans (preferably, but learn how to do them right) OR Bent/Pendlay Rows - 3 sets of 5 reps** <<week />> <<week />> Purchase the book if at all possible. It is immensely helpful and has received excellent reviews from every known athletic and lifting institution or community that has used or read it. (less)