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Has anyone done Starting Strength
Posted on 7/2/17 at 7:52 am
Posted on 7/2/17 at 7:52 am
A little background on me. I've lifted some on and off for years. Mostly free weights, some body weight stuff. In high school I took a weight lifting class and learned most major lifts. But as a typical 17 year old who thinks he knows everything, I chose not to take lower body lifts seriously. 
Years later I tried squatting again, and to be truthful I am ashamed of my results.
I read about starting strength and I like the simplicity of it and the basic main lifts, but it calls for power cleans which I never learned. I'm lifting at home and don't have anyone to coach me. Rippetoe has videos on YouTube, but that can only get you so far. Is it worth learning power cleans, or should I just substitute in rows?
Also, I'm 36 and at times my job can get pretty physical. I work in construction and some days work can leave me gassed. Another thing can be working 7 days a week for long periods of time, which makes me question about recovery issues.
In short, I have lifted some in the past and enjoy it, but I want to do it right this time.
Years later I tried squatting again, and to be truthful I am ashamed of my results.
I read about starting strength and I like the simplicity of it and the basic main lifts, but it calls for power cleans which I never learned. I'm lifting at home and don't have anyone to coach me. Rippetoe has videos on YouTube, but that can only get you so far. Is it worth learning power cleans, or should I just substitute in rows?
Also, I'm 36 and at times my job can get pretty physical. I work in construction and some days work can leave me gassed. Another thing can be working 7 days a week for long periods of time, which makes me question about recovery issues.
In short, I have lifted some in the past and enjoy it, but I want to do it right this time.
This post was edited on 7/2/17 at 7:53 am
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Posted on 7/2/17 at 8:17 am to upgrade
I think it's worth learning. There are so many videos that show you proper form.
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Also, I'm 36 and at times my job can get pretty physical. I work in construction and some days work can leave me gassed. Another thing can be working 7 days a week for long periods of time, which makes me question about recovery issues.
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Posted on 7/2/17 at 8:48 am to upgrade
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it worth learning power cleans
frick yeah. Power clean, squat clean from all positions. It works too many muscles not to give it a try. Start really light and get comfortable with proper technique before you go all ham on it.
Posted on 7/2/17 at 9:27 am to upgrade
You can sub barbell rows for power cleans.
It may feel silly starting with 135 that first week while you are still trying to get comfortable squatting. However just remember that you are going to add five pounds to that every workout. If you squat 3 days a week for six weeks your 3x5 will be at 225.
It may feel silly starting with 135 that first week while you are still trying to get comfortable squatting. However just remember that you are going to add five pounds to that every workout. If you squat 3 days a week for six weeks your 3x5 will be at 225.
Posted on 7/2/17 at 9:52 am to upgrade
It's a good program
Unless it's been revised you typically run 2 cycles of starting strength before cleans are implemented. That's my understanding
Unless it's been revised you typically run 2 cycles of starting strength before cleans are implemented. That's my understanding
Posted on 7/2/17 at 11:20 am to upgrade
Great program for beginners. Power cleans are tough if your lats and arms are tight so loosen then up.
Posted on 7/2/17 at 4:12 pm to upgrade
Especially if you lift alone a lot, I'd recommend having someone familiar with lifting technique come over to critique your lifts. Last thing you want to do is hurt your back from bad form.
Posted on 7/2/17 at 4:17 pm to upgrade
I did starting strength earlier this yr after a hiatus from lifting just to figure out where to start with my next program. It also gives you the opportunity to work on your form up front since you'll start out pretty low to begin. I recommend it for both these reasons. Just don't be afraid to fail when the weights get heavy, because you're going to be progressing fast and you should really only be using it to figure out where you are (the speed of progression is not sustainable long term). So start light, accept that you will be failing in short order anyway, and hold your form above all else.
Posted on 7/3/17 at 6:54 pm to upgrade
Read the book and buy the app. I followed the program religiously and tracked all of my progress with the app. After about three months I had my body weight up to 205. I was squatting 355, benching 255, cleaning 210, and pressing 180, all for 3 sets of 5. My 5 rep max on deadlift got to 410. I would still be doing this program but during the second set of 260 on bench, I had a complete tear of the pec. I opted out of surgery and now it's been a long road of recovery.
Posted on 7/5/17 at 1:49 pm to upgrade
Started Starting Strength in 2008 after a year doing Crossfit. At the age of 35 I brought my squat from 225 to 405 in a relatively short period of time. So I'm a fan.
To answer your questions, buy the book. Rip does an outstanding job of describing the lifts. He is the best in the business at showing how the lift should be completed, and why it should be completed that way.
Do the powercleans. They aren't that hard to learn, and will help with your other lifts.
Starting Strength is not a difficult program; three days a week. If you work in construction, and have done this for a while, you should be fine. Your weekly activity from work is your base. Starting Strength will add to that base. You will be tired at times though, and you will question your sanity. But its worth it.
To answer your questions, buy the book. Rip does an outstanding job of describing the lifts. He is the best in the business at showing how the lift should be completed, and why it should be completed that way.
Do the powercleans. They aren't that hard to learn, and will help with your other lifts.
Starting Strength is not a difficult program; three days a week. If you work in construction, and have done this for a while, you should be fine. Your weekly activity from work is your base. Starting Strength will add to that base. You will be tired at times though, and you will question your sanity. But its worth it.
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