Oly program question

[abenn]

Hi Rip,

I have a question about oly lift programming for you. I followed SS until I depleted my novice effect, and then switched to Justin's program for weightlifting to introduce the lifts. I have found I'm struggling to recover now. This is an old post but would you still recommend something along these lines for an intermediate lifter?

http://startingstrength.com/resource...?t=8167&page=1

Secondly, how would you recommend the presses be done? Similar to TM but spread out over a longer time frame? Also, any suggestions for the rack jerks (medium, light, heavy?). Shit, this turned out to be longer than I had planned. Apologies. Thanks for the help.

Adam.

[Mark Rippetoe]

Nothing has occurred in the past 2 years that would alter my opinion of this program. I don't know what Justin's program is. Do the presses as you would do them in any program that would make the presses stronger; 3 sets of 5 across should work, maybe 5 x 5. Rack jerks are done heavy for singles, but if you're going to do heavy C&Js the next day you may have to rearrange this.