Heyy guys , I recently switched to a lower upper split , as full body workouts became too draining and I really had no energy for so many lifts in...

I know 5x5 is popular around here, and even I preferred it to all other methods. Does anyone here particularly like/dislike Westside methods for the...

Hi, I've decided that I want to start TM. I am 100% sure I am an intermediate - I lift intermediate numbers and haven't been able to add 5lbs from...

Hi, I'm looking for an intermediate routine that is primarily focused on strength, but with some bodybuilding accessories such as curls, dips, lying...

I am 5'8", 178 pounds (over 20% BF) my total is 1155 (Squat 425, Deadlift 455, Bench 275). I have been strength training for over 2 years now. ...

So...I have worked SS and TM. Current 5RM on squats: 335. My weight has gone from 238 to 283, at 6'2" and 36 years of age. My goal was to get my...

Male, 26 / 5'8 / 170 lbs Squat 330 x 5 x 3 Deadlift 405x4 Bench 175 x 5 x 3 / 185 x 4 Right now I'm running TM for squats and I train...

I would like to preface my question by saying I hate the Smith Machine. I started training my 14 year old son since January. He has made great...

week 1 monday: heavy bench tuesday: medium squat thursday: light bench friday: heavy squat week 2 monday: medium bench tuesday: light squat...

How long do people rest for between sets? I figured it changes based on the rep amount - 1RM or 2RM sets, rest about 6 minutes. How much shorter is...

I'm updating my blackironbeast.com 5/3/1 calculator. I want to include more of Wendler's new templates in his 2nd edition. I also want to have the 2...

Hey guys, I've been running a new program that has seen me improve my HBBS ATG squat from 140kg to 170kg in 7 weeks (5kg a week, equivalent to the...

Hi all I noticed some threads on bench:OHP ratios and noticed that mine is somewhat lower than what most people have. I'm currently advanced...

Hello all, I have an autoimmune disease and have to take powerful drugs that suppress the immune system. I have been very sick for most of this year...

My little brother: Weight-135, Height-5'7" age 14. He's currently doing a Justin Lascek style of progression on the texas method. He looks up to me...

I had a request for specifics on my current program, mentioned in Rip's Q&A here: http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=37109...

Hi all, So i've been running TM with only the bench press on V-day and I-day, and been pressing on recovery day. On the last 2 weeks i've come to a...

Hello everyone, i have a question about the program that i thought fit best in this part of the forums. i used to be a powerlifter in highschool, but...

So I have Benny Mag on fb and he's gone through the trouble of posting the following:

A standing Olympic style press, with the severe layback, seems very similar to an incline bench press with more core work. What actually makes it...