What's the general opinion on Mark Rippletoe?
I can't afford a trainer so I watch his videos for form.
>>36393103
SKWATZ AND OATZ
>>36393103
he's very knowledgeable but I wouldn't recommend relying solely on him as your source of information. his how-to videos are very good but not all encompassing
Let's talk without ideologies here people.
In my opinion, I think it's an excellent program for gaining strength, but not the best of aesthetics.
you should defnitely follow his advice if you aim to become an obese beta faggot with heavy squatmorning PR
>>36393434
That is not him.
>>36393103
>>36393533
the merits of his program are that you come to learn how and when you reach failure as a result of progressive overload and that you learn the fundamental movements of the barbell. these basic concepts must be mastered in order to tackle a serious 'program'.
>>36393472
>"If you want to look like some Abercrombie model, then find another program and enjoy your nice, easy training style" - Mark Rippetoe
>>36393572
Any routine can utilize progressive overload and basic barbell movements. You don't need to do the one that has power cleans and no rows.
Also, there are merits in dumbbell movements, bodyweight movements, and direct secondary and ancillary isolation work (arms, abs, calves, forearms) when it comes to training as a novice...
Fitness isn't meant to be so one dimensional
>>36393672
He's probably going to tell you that all you need for abs is deads and squats so I'm already posting this.
He's great for learning form and the right approach to lifts.
Although his method of teaching the Power Clean seems weird I haven't found a better demo video to follow instead.
I might switch to:
A:
3x5 squats
3x5 ohp
1x5 deads
B:
3x5 squats
3x5 bench
3xf alternating chins/pull ups
>>36393472
His trainees look like that because of GOMAD, not SS. Most people who bulk reasonably look just fine at the end of the program.
Mark is a great source of fitness advice if you are in 7th grade on the football team.
>>36393806
So you're just dropping an exercise? Why? At least do light deadlifts on your b day.
>>36393718
Wow, just look at all the sources cited on that image
>>36393533
>"HB squats build strength while LB squats demonstrate it"
what kind of garbage is this?
>>36393718
Well there it is in a picture on 4chan. Guess we can all quit guessing now.
>>36393103
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