Hey guys,
I was reading over the Rippetoe's program and it seems kinda basic to me...is it really that good? Since I've heard good things about it....
I mean, all it seems like is rotating A & B workouts with the basic compound lifts...squat, dead, bench press, military press and a row or clean....
How long should you do this program for? It seems like your body would get used to it very quickly since there is no room for variation or additional exercises.....and it seems more like a beginner workout to me.....
Has anyone made any good gains or had any good results on it?
I have been working out about 2 years now (6'1, 185) but on a mostly bodybuilding split (more exercises, sets, and isolation moves) so idk if this would be a good program for me.....what do u all think?
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11-14-2008, 09:02 AM #1
Is Rippetoe's too basic? Not enough?
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11-14-2008, 09:47 AM #2
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It works. Like any other program you stay on it till you plateu on it. Basic programs are great for strength IMO.
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11-14-2008, 09:55 AM #3
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11-14-2008, 12:07 PM #4
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11-14-2008, 02:43 PM #5
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11-15-2008, 03:40 AM #6
it worls
it defo works. i bought his book about three months ago now and have stuck to the program fairly strictly.
i've gotton a lot stronger and weight is going up all the time. i am 6'2" and now 13and half stone. i was just touching 13stone when i started.
the gains are real and posture has improved.
i was bodybuilding for two years previously and made noticeable gains but this has opened up a new door.
i eat as much as possible and drink a **** load of milk.
i highly recommend ripetoes programme to you. do it for 12 weeks and let me know how your gettin on.
i hated squatting at the start but after seeing the results i love it now.
my email is oleary421@hotmail.com or just reply to this post. i'm sure you will be pleasedI'm here to learn
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11-15-2008, 05:54 AM #7
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