I’m still in the dark as to why everyone sucks off Rippetoe. He isn’t a dumbass, but he isn’t the second coming of Jesus either. The more I learn, the less I understand why everyone thinks he is the alpha & omega of lifting.
He wrote a simple BB based program with progression. FUCKING WOW. How amazing.
He wrote a book called “Practical Programming for Strength Training” which explains the basics of weight training. It’s not as simple as “lift weights and eat lots of food”, there are principles that need to be understood or else you will waste time.
In addition to that, he wrote Starting Strength which is not just a little book about a simple barbell program. His big thing is training for your level of performance. If you’re an advanced bodybuilder or powerlifter, then SS isn’t going to work, but the principles outlined in PP will if you apply them to your routine.[/quote]
I’m sure Rip is a good guy and a good coach, and I’m sure his books are good, but SS is just another flavor of the month right now and that’s why so many people are jumping on it. In six months people will be fluffing themselves up to some other book/program/author/coach/whatever and not “getting it”.
This isn’t a condemnation of him, it’s a condemnation of mindless followers and guru-worship. I’m deeply afraid the same thing is going to happen with Jim Wendler and his 5/3/1.
I’m still in the dark as to why everyone sucks off Rippetoe. He isn’t a dumbass, but he isn’t the second coming of Jesus either. The more I learn, the less I understand why everyone thinks he is the alpha & omega of lifting.
He wrote a simple BB based program with progression. FUCKING WOW. How amazing.
He wrote a book called “Practical Programming for Strength Training” which explains the basics of weight training. It’s not as simple as “lift weights and eat lots of food”, there are principles that need to be understood or else you will waste time.
In addition to that, he wrote Starting Strength which is not just a little book about a simple barbell program. His big thing is training for your level of performance. If you’re an advanced bodybuilder or powerlifter, then SS isn’t going to work, but the principles outlined in PP will if you apply them to your routine.
I’m sure Rip is a good guy and a good coach, and I’m sure his books are good, but SS is just another flavor of the month right now and that’s why so many people are jumping on it. In six months people will be fluffing themselves up to some other book/program/author/coach/whatever and not “getting it”.
This isn’t a condemnation of him, it’s a condemnation of mindless followers and guru-worship. I’m deeply afraid the same thing is going to happen with Jim Wendler and his 5/3/1.
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Isn’t Starting Strength old as hell at this point?
I’m still in the dark as to why everyone sucks off Rippetoe. He isn’t a dumbass, but he isn’t the second coming of Jesus either. The more I learn, the less I understand why everyone thinks he is the alpha & omega of lifting.
He wrote a simple BB based program with progression. FUCKING WOW. How amazing.
He wrote a book called “Practical Programming for Strength Training” which explains the basics of weight training. It’s not as simple as “lift weights and eat lots of food”, there are principles that need to be understood or else you will waste time.
In addition to that, he wrote Starting Strength which is not just a little book about a simple barbell program. His big thing is training for your level of performance. If you’re an advanced bodybuilder or powerlifter, then SS isn’t going to work, but the principles outlined in PP will if you apply them to your routine.[/quote]
Like I said, he is a smart guy, has some things to offer the community. I find his attitude likable because he seems like a no bullshit type of guy. But there is more than one way to skin a cat. And I don’t particularly think avoiding direct arm work is a wise move if you want to be a bodybuilder. (IE: SS is a shitty beginners program for people looking to bodybuild IMO.)
I would have shot myself in the face from boredom had I done SS, and quickly bailed out because there is no way I can squat heavy 3 times, and deadlift once a week for very long.
I just don’t know so many people ride his nuts. I know a few huge fuckers that have never heard of him or SS and are also pretty strong too.
I’m still in the dark as to why everyone sucks off Rippetoe. He isn’t a dumbass, but he isn’t the second coming of Jesus either. The more I learn, the less I understand why everyone thinks he is the alpha & omega of lifting.
He wrote a simple BB based program with progression. FUCKING WOW. How amazing.
He wrote a book called “Practical Programming for Strength Training” which explains the basics of weight training. It’s not as simple as “lift weights and eat lots of food”, there are principles that need to be understood or else you will waste time.
In addition to that, he wrote Starting Strength which is not just a little book about a simple barbell program. His big thing is training for your level of performance. If you’re an advanced bodybuilder or powerlifter, then SS isn’t going to work, but the principles outlined in PP will if you apply them to your routine.
I’m sure Rip is a good guy and a good coach, and I’m sure his books are good, but SS is just another flavor of the month right now and that’s why so many people are jumping on it. In six months people will be fluffing themselves up to some other book/program/author/coach/whatever and not “getting it”.
This isn’t a condemnation of him, it’s a condemnation of mindless followers and guru-worship. I’m deeply afraid the same thing is going to happen with Jim Wendler and his 5/3/1.
Isn’t Starting Strength old as hell at this point?[/quote]
Yeah, I was going to mention that too. I know SS has been around for a while, I’m not sure why it just now exploded in the last year or two.