Hey everyone! I just joined this forum and I haven't worked out in a little over a year. I used to follow the Stronglifts 5x5 program but when I stopped working out (moved to a new state and had to get settled) every work out was taking forever due to 5 minute rests between sets of squats. I decided to check out SS due to less number of sets, less numbers to follow, and etc. Also, it seems Mehdi (the guy at stronglifts) seems to have closed down his forum.. or made it private. Also, it really seems like Mark Rippetoe knows what he's talking about
A few questions though. I really love dips and pull-ups, can I incorporate them into the program? Or should I just leave it the f alone? If so, which day should I do dips, and which day should I do pull-ups?
Also, I've never done power cleans before. Can I do them without bumper plates? We don't have bumper plates at the gym I'm at. Additionally, the power cage doesn't have a bar to support the bar at shin level. What should I do about this?
Thanks everyone! My training log can be found in the starting strength training logs if any of you care to check it out.