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Originally Posted by LakersFan7
Sweet guys thanks for da info on compund lifts, but heres the problem:
In the VJB it says to do novice strength training only 2 times a week, not 3. And it BARELY gives any info on upper body weight lifting and stronglifts.com begginer program cant be done with VJB novice weight program!
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If you are a novice just about any beginners strength training program will give you gains. Just choose one and work to your goals.
So, you can choose to do just stronglifts 5x5 if you want. Personally, I would do some higher volume lifting (e.g.4x12) 3 times a week if in off-season for a few weeks. This will prepare your body better for 5x5 down the road- trust me on that. Stronglifts is a cookie cutter program - potentially packs on some mass as well as strength. However, it will be functional strength and useful bodymass gained. Get up to 1.5XBW squat or above and then incorporate plyos and power exercises that everyone here seems so fond of doing. You will be pleased with the results, especially the impact on your standing vert and 2 foot jumps.
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