Hey guys. I am 23, 5'8" and weigh around 135 right now. I want to start lifting, but I am unsure what workout routine to begin. I am not a total beginner. I lifted pretty hard about 2 years ago and was up around 160 before I graduated college, but then I went through some tough times after graduation and lost all the weight I had gained.
I have been reading a lot of the very helpful threads on this board and others and feel like I have a good grasp on how much I have to eat to start bulking up. However, I am unsure what the best routine is for me at this time.
I am currently considering either Mark Rippetoe's routine, which is described here: http://forum.dutchbodybuilding.com/f128/mark-rippetoes-starting-strength-routine-63770/ or a more standard routine, similar to the one Warboss Alex describes here: http://www.sosuave.net/forum/showthread.php?t=81347
If any of you guys could give me some advice on which program I should choose (or a completely different one altogether), I would appreciate it.
Thanks
I have been reading a lot of the very helpful threads on this board and others and feel like I have a good grasp on how much I have to eat to start bulking up. However, I am unsure what the best routine is for me at this time.
I am currently considering either Mark Rippetoe's routine, which is described here: http://forum.dutchbodybuilding.com/f128/mark-rippetoes-starting-strength-routine-63770/ or a more standard routine, similar to the one Warboss Alex describes here: http://www.sosuave.net/forum/showthread.php?t=81347
If any of you guys could give me some advice on which program I should choose (or a completely different one altogether), I would appreciate it.
Thanks