5 minutes aerobic warm-up question

[Drewfasa]

Dear Mark,
Forgive my continued questions, but they are the result of continued reading of your books, and I always search the forum first to see if they are answered elsewhere.

I am unclear as to whether the 5-minutes aerobic warm-up is necessary before barbell training. I had gotten the impression from SS:BBT that a five-minute cardio warm-up can be substituted by a proper squat warm-up, however the Nuts and Bolts chapter of PP seems to suggest that a five-minute cycle/row should be mandatory. Your assistance in clearing this up is much appreciated.

Many thanks,

Drew

[Mark Rippetoe]

Some people and some climates require more warmup than others. If you find that a short cardio warmup is helpful, do it. But it is not absolutely necessary.

[Drewfasa]

Some people and some climates require more warmup than others. If you find that a short cardio warmup is helpful, do it. But it is not absolutely necessary.

Okay, thank you very much for the advice. Maybe I'll try a short row before I start today and see if it helps my stiff shoulders.

-Andrew