Proof of concept that Rippetoe’s novice routine works isn’t only found by the five star rating that “Starting Strength” receives regularly on, but also in numerous threads like this one on the Net. Workouts A and B alternate on 3 non-consecutive days per week. Mehdis private clients routinely pay upwards from 2.485. In total I did 134 out of a potential 156 workouts over the course of the year, averaging 2.5 per week. The numbers first, because I didnt take pictures, this is probably the most interesting part. Grip work can be added to the end as needed too. StrongLifts 5x5 program has been praised on thousands of websites including Mens Health,, T-nation, Facebook, Myprotein and too many others to list. I decided to stick to Stronglifts for an entire year, April 4th 2018 to April 2nd 2019, and these are my results. In the case of arms, the biceps/triceps already get enough growth stimulation from heavy presses, rows and chins.Ībdominal work can be used as a cool-down. Based on weekly linear weight increases, this is a great program for beginner lifters to rapidly add strength. The numbers first, because I didn't take pictures, this is probably the most interesting part. Additional supplementary exercises can be added, but very sparingly. Stronglifts 5x5 is what i give to anybody who wants to lift weights for the first time. I decided to stick to Stronglifts for an entire year, April 4th 2018 to April 2nd 2019, and these are my results. All the sets shown (3 sets of 5) are all working or “live” sets, not counting warmup sets.