Why the traditional Rippetoe/SS program sucks balls.

[Farley1324]

Yeah it's been just about 4 months now, and about half a month ago i started properly increasing weights in my lifts so for squats i'm at 70kg (154lbs) and i'm squatting high bar ATG

It sounds like you've been following this "program" for 2 weeks.

[ibbythedridi]

It sounds like you've been following this "program" for 2 weeks.

I've been following it for a few months, however I encountered some issues with form that I didn't address properly when I started the program, so I had to reduce the weights, fix the form and basically restart

[ibbythedridi]

It sounds like you've been following this "program" for 2 weeks.

So yeah pretty much, been following it properly for a couple weeks

[Farley1324]

So yeah pretty much, been following it properly for a couple weeks

Are you following it now?

Where are the log updates?

One of things I've noticed with this supposed program is that not one person that has posted in here, even the ones who said it was working for them, have been willing/able to show or keep a log/journal. Well, I remember one guy who had a log, but he made basically no progress and then quit even though he told us he was already doing well lol

So your input would be helpful

[ibbythedridi]

Are you following it now?

Where are the log updates?

One of things I've noticed with this supposed program is that not one person that has posted in here, even the ones who said it was working for them, have been willing/able to show or keep a log/journal. Well, I remember one guy who had a log, but he made basically no progress and then quit even though he told us he was already doing well lol

So your input would be helpful

Yeah I'm still following it. How often would you like me to update my log/journal? I was thinking of updating it each time the weight goes up in each of my lifts, but I can update it each session with what weights I did for each lift and how it felt? I'm gonna be carrying on this program until I'm at around 100kg squats or so

[Farley1324]

Yeah I'm still following it. How often would you like me to update my log/journal? I was thinking of updating it each time the weight goes up in each of my lifts, but I can update it each session with what weights I did for each lift and how it felt? I'm gonna be carrying on this program until I'm at around 100kg squats or so

A good journal will be updated with the weight, sets, reps, approximate rest times, notes, etc, every time you train.

[ibbythedridi]

A good journal will be updated with the weight, sets, reps, approximate rest times, notes, etc, every time you train.

Sure thing, I'll do that (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday are my training days). I don't have time for more than 3 sessions a week currently due to college, but I'll update the log in the evenings of those days including all the information you requested.

[Oboy999]

I'm 16 5 foot 6 and 138 lbs about, would this routine Suit me? Also in the UK if you're under 18 you can't use barbells, gyms don't allow it, so how do I overcome this? I've been to the gym once in my life, thanks.

[Farley1324]

I'm 16 5 foot 6 and 138 lbs about, would this routine Suit me? Also in the UK if you're under 18 you can't use barbells, gyms don't allow it, so how do I overcome this? I've been to the gym once in my life, thanks.

Move to a country that isn't a piece of ****

[ibbythedridi]

I'm 16 5 foot 6 and 138 lbs about, would this routine Suit me? Also in the UK if you're under 18 you can't use barbells, gyms don't allow it, so how do I overcome this? I've been to the gym once in my life, thanks.

I think that's just your gym, my gym allows it and I'm under 18

[Francis333]

Bump for the nostalgia.

Still recommending this to beginners in 2015

[Visagex]

Bump for the nostalgia.

Still recommending this to beginners in 2015

brah

[Francis333]

brah

[Edgardian89]

This is actually a really good alternative, and I happen to be one of those people that can train sort of frequently without feeling drained, but I stopped because I didn't want my body to break or something (my tendons/ligaments/joints seem small).

[Jostuh]

i recommend this program to any beginner as a good base for starting. but as in my preference, I did 3 days a week.

[Lawlstud]

i recommend this program to any beginner as a good base for starting. but as in my preference, I did 3 days a week.

Same this program helped me reach my weightloss goals.

I did modify it and I know I added more than the average person will care to do, but I did 4x a week sometimes 5, and on off days I would run as long as I could, eventually I was up to 3miles a day after the first couple months.

Also I would do 2-3 miles on elliptical (Easier starting out when you're overweight) before workout, I remember my first day I could only do .5 miles on it lol pathetic. but I was doing 3.5 miles a day within the first month.

[Fancy190]

Great info, bud!

[ManChild716]

Can I know why the tricep isolation is on Workout B? Wouldn't it make more sense to do it in Workout A since you bench that day? Also, what are the expected lifts of the three major exercises (BS, BP, DL) to move on to an intermediate routine?

[Latex69]

Definitely going to try this out. It looks pretty legit.

[bhurlburt]

Wow.. a 600lb+ deadlift. That is awesome! I am stuck at 425 at the moment. I find it strange because I can pull 425 pretty good, but for some reason 435 I can't even get off the ground?? I started doing a lot of power cleans, and deficit lifts, I'm hoping it helps. Ive been dreaming of a 5 plate deadlift. Ha!

[Def1led]

As far as starting weights go, do I just start out what is sort of challenging to me for the rep range? Also, how do I know when to add weight? sorry for n00b questions

[Farley1324]

As far as starting weights go, do I just start out what is sort of challenging to me for the rep range? Also, how do I know when to add weight? sorry for n00b questions

Edit: Try this instead

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=158406513

[JerryKing2016]

How many sets of chins do you do? Just one?

[Oggie22]

How many sets of chins do you do? Just one?

Whatever you like, as long as it adds up to 15-20 total reps
e.g. 3x5, 4x5, 3x6, 2x8, 1x17, etc

[nahm4te]

how much weight do you suggest adding at the end of the week?

[Farley1324]

how much weight do you suggest adding at the end of the week?

Try this instead, it's much more complete

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=158406513

[nahm4te]

Try this instead, it's much more complete

so you suggest doing the official ss than the one suggested on this post?

[Pnw0067]

Any alternative to the cable rows here? Working out from home I don't have that machine.

[Farley1324]

Any alternative to the cable rows here? Working out from home I don't have that machine.

Starting Strength doesn't call for any rows

[ketzzzz]

Yo is this program more preferred than the Rippetoe 3rd edition which is stickied on the teen bodybuilding forum?