Day 1 of the Rippetoe plan

[speakeasy]

The first thing that hits me is how quick it is. I was in and out of the gym within 40 minutes, including stretches, warmup sets and breaks between regular sets. I hope this thing works. Have you guys had good results with it? I'm especially interested in getting that "V" form that is most attractive to ladies.

 

[stronglifts]

The first thing that hits me is how quick it is. I was in and out of the gym within 40 minutes, including stretches, warmup sets and breaks between regular sets. I hope this thing works. Have you guys had good results with it? I'm especially interested in getting that "V" form that is most attractive to ladies.

Yes it works. I'm on it, I advise it to everyone who comes to me for strength training advice.

40mins is just what you need. The 3 exercises will stress your body like nothing else. It's easy now, but it will get tough. In a few weeks you'll be glad the 40mins are over.

Don't underestimate 3 times squat a week. You'll the V shape & the X shape.

 

[speakeasy]

Oh those squats were surely a workout. I usually don't even break a sweat unless I'm doing cardio, but the squats had me sweating within a couple minutes.

The squats don't do much for your upper body right?

 

[Kerpal]

Squats work your whole body.

As you get stronger the workouts will start to take a little longer because your weights will get heavier & you'll need more time between sets to rest.

 

[Kev07]

squats are seriously, the ultimate excercise.

 

[stronglifts]

Oh those squats were surely a workout. I usually don't even break a sweat unless I'm doing cardio, but the squats had me sweating within a couple minutes.

The squats don't do much for your upper body right?

Your upperbody is being worked indirectly. Your whole upperbody tigthens when you got heavy weight on your back. The abs also tighthen up to keep you upright.

You're getting a full body workout with one exercise.

 

[speakeasy]

Those squats I did yesterday have my legs so sore that I can barely walk straight. I had to go up some stairs today and it was MURDER on my legs! I hope I'm better by tomorrow because I'm supposed to be meeting a friend for a bike ride.

 

[stronglifts]

Those squats I did yesterday have my legs so sore that I can barely walk straight. I had to go up some stairs today and it was MURDER on my legs! I hope I'm better by tomorrow because I'm supposed to be meeting a friend for a bike ride.

train them again, but very light. It helps recovery.

You shouldn't go too heavy when just starting out. Start light, gradually increase the weight on the bar. Give your body some time to adapt. Squatting 3 times a week is, as you've experienced, very stressing for beginners.