How do I choose a lifting program? Which are best?

person8445 · 2018-06-19T18:31:04+00:00

Tiway22 · 2018-06-19T19:07:15+00:00

5x5, and don’t run so much if you want to build muscle.

Terdmuffin · 2018-06-19T19:10:16+00:00

I mean, I want to look good, obviously. But I'm not trying to become a competitive weightlifter either.

I see this as the type of thing people use as an excuse. I don't want to be too muscly or huge, I don't wanna be a powerlifter, etc... Then don't. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't lift as hard as possible. You don't accidentally get huge and ripped. It takes years of hard work and dedication. Just like being a doctor. You don't accidentally get too educated and have to become a doctor...no that takes years of effort and dedication.

That being said starting strength is a good program to start with.

BrodinsOats · 2018-06-20T07:24:21+00:00

I like calisthenics and the bodyweightfitness subreddit’s routine is pretty solid. I enjoy working outdoors with just my body, a pull-up bar, and some rings.

It’s effective at building muscle, just slightly less expedient compared to weights.

Bodyweight for upper body and weights for lower body will build a solid all around level of fitness.

abudun79 · 2018-06-20T11:49:14+00:00

Do 5x5 or Starting Strength, both are very close to each other towards beginners, although I like 5x5 a little bit better. But you should read/view both programs completely, no matter which one you choose. Both will give you valuable informations.

Title	How do I choose a lifting program? Which are best?
Author	CaesarsInferno
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Date	June 19, 2018 5:10 PM UTC (8 years ago)
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