Starting Strength for Physique

[Nightfly]

I appreciate the logic in starting strength and linear progression makes sense. however if I got my body fat under control and strength strength enough to show a good physique ?

[PeaceWithin]

I appreciate the logic in starting strength and linear progression makes sense. however if I got my body fat under control and strength strength enough to show a good physique ?

Confused by your second line.

[Farley1324]

I appreciate the logic in starting strength and linear progression makes sense. however if I got my body fat under control and strength strength enough to show a good physique ?

Starting Strength is a novice routine. Don't expect significant results as a novice, regardless. Possibly what you consider a "good physique" is not obtainable as a novice.

You can certainly make some physique progress as a novice, including with starting strength.

But if your primary consideration is how good you look flexing in the mirror or at the beach with your shirt off, a strength and performance centered program probably isn't the best choice.

[DCSpartan]

Starting strength is a good routine for the first few months you lift. Building a quality physique takes more than a few months. Doesnt mean you dont start out with SS or any other beginners program though.

[Jasonk282]

I appreciate the logic in starting strength and linear progression makes sense. however if I got my body fat under control and strength strength enough to show a good physique ?

My lifting for the past 3 years has consisted of...

Squat
Bench
Sldl
Pull up

Squat
Ohp
Row
Pull up

I just change reps..

Sometimes 5, 10, 12 for several blocks,

I feel I have a decent physique...

[Nightfly]

My wife just commented that my arms look small. That's all I need to know about moving on. I like a push pull squat routine with some accessory exercises thrown in. Waterbury has one but I can make my own.

[davisj3537]

Beginner programs don't build physiques, that takes years. Beginner programs give you the fastest start to doing that. Get moving in the right direction and worry about physique in a year.

[Nightfly]

I have been lifting for a long time and Riioetoe makes a good argument that SS cures everything. Kind of a cult/we know better that you attitude. Anyone have suggestions on a 3 day split.

[TheGymJim]

My wife just commented that my arms look small.

Step 1: get a new wife

That's like you telling her she's fat. You've gotta be doing it for yourself, not for someone else, if you really wanna be motivated to make real progress.

[Farley1324]

I have been lifting for a long time and Riioetoe makes a good argument that SS cures everything. Kind of a cult/we know better that you attitude. Anyone have suggestions on a 3 day split.

Read the stickies. All pros

[Nightfly]

I knew I have been getting smaller. Still big in the back, shoulders, hip and thighs but I have let the arms and calves go by the wayside. That makes it that much tougher because I have to catch up the forgotten lifts. Should be fun, ready for a new change.