Niki Sims: How to Squat 405 in 12 Weeks

[Niki Sims]

Would it be ok to do both press and bench each work out also?


Maybe rotate which one goes first?

or is there a reason press and bench are on different days, other than how long the workout will take?

Just do what feels best for you.

[Mark Rippetoe]

Because really, everyone is different.

[Niki Sims]

Can you expand on training a fluffy female. That section was very helpful (for my wife who has picked up a barbell after 4 kids and a lot of sedentary years) and I am surprised at her progress and commitment (except when she knows how heavy the bar is, numbers somehow make things heavy) but I don't want to kill her by loading too heavy and I don't want to get yelled at for ruining her gainzzz.

Great article and thanks for your contribution.

Start by reading both of these articles:

Training Female Lifters: Neuromuscular Efficiency | Mark Rippetoe

The Boyfriend Problem | Niki Sims

She'll get a lot out of this!

[madmaxaus]

Nice article Niki!

I am however shocked to learn that you are a barbell coach.