I’ve been doing Rippetoe’s for the past three weeks and i plan to continue for some time.
I’m very interested in Westside type training but i’m not really that strong yet.
I was wondering how and when i should try getting into Westside type training.
Any thoughts?
When you stop improving with rippetoe.
Give it at least a year.
Thats it mate - i started with Westside for Skinny Bastards 5 years ago & always end up back on it.
If you’re just beginning stick with Rippetoe for at least 12 months.
Rippetoe’s starting strength is a great program, so you should consider staying on it until you stop getting results (IMO).
WSFSB i think you can get on right now if its the type of training you like, i find that you dont really need to be a beast to get good results from it.
Normal Westside:
On the other hand, unless you already have high numbers to begin with, i think you will find programs that work better for beginner and some intermediate lifters. This requires knowledge of weak spots and strong spots, and if your whole body is weak then this program is probably not for you.
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