Quick Question(s) on Selecting a Workout Program

tombreck2 · 2014-11-25T17:33:32+00:00

Everything has pros and cons.

Want a big chest? Isolate it with Bench Dumbbell Flyes.

Want more mass to lower body? Compound exercise such as squats.

JackGetsIt · 2014-11-25T22:47:37+00:00

I'd suggest going over to r/fitness. There are countless threads on this exact topic. What I will tell you is that if you're not on juice it will take loads of time to see real progress. A natural needs tons of recovery time and proper macros and smart programming to get to a point where you see progress. Movie stars and fitness magazines with guys on juice have really jacked with the image of health that men feel they need to strive for. Another common thread at /r/fitness is that guys who are disappointed with SS and SL because they just don't look ripped up enough. Which is funny because they are all obviously much healthier and fitter looking then when they started. If you are already thin you need to bulk; eat a small calorie surplus and be prepared to put on a little fat. If you've barely lifted start with SS or SL. Remember consistency is king. Even if later on you go to a full hypertrophy type program the time spent on the big lifts is worth it and useful because those lifts can be found in hypertrophy routines as well. Personally I'm currently using the powerliftingtowin intermediate program.

MrEiffel · 2014-11-25T07:23:02+00:00

There is no strength vs muscle debate, just a bunch of faggots drinking bro-science cool-aid.

Heavy compound exercises with limited repititions are the best way to gain both strenght and muscle for the first 2 years. A split/isolated program is only good for those who have advanced to such a degree that they need specific training to further their goals.

So do either Starting Strenght or Stronglifts for a year, then do Intermediate Madcow for a year and then think about anything advanced.

Title	Quick Question(s) on Selecting a Workout Program
Author	Throwrp
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Date	November 25, 2014 4:16 AM UTC (11 years ago)
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