Why isn't Ice Cream Fitness 5x5 recommended to beginners instead of SS or SL 5x5?
ICF is essentially SL with accessory exercises so it's good for both strength and aesthetics.
I'm starting gym next month and I'm looking for best program to follow. I know ICF is time consuming but I won't have anything better to do until October.
I have read the sticky.
Dunno, followed ICF for 3 months when I started last year and it was great but it's definitely way more taxing than SS or SL. Good luck on your journey future Veeky Forumsizen.
noob here, cutting on ICF, only issue for me is that even at my faggot weights, it takes forever. Enjoying it tho
Because Jason Blaha is an obese, childish, assbag.
>looking for best program to follow
The mistake you're making when comparing these programs is that you're focusing on the differences rather than the similarities. The fact of the matter is that they're all (the ones you mention) fairly similar. At the end of the day, your results will depend more on your effort, consistency and perseverance, as well as adherance to a good diet, rather than on which one of these routines you went with.
The difference is neglible, and if somebody tries to tell you that one is better than the other, realize that it's mostly going to be his or her own opinion. Personally I'd recommend Starting Strength simply because it has a book that is very handy for someone just starting out. The book also suggests what kind of additional exercises can be included in an effective manner "for both strength and aesthetics".
I see it recommended plenty of times when people ask for beginner programs.
>I'm starting gym next month and I'm looking for best program to follow.
It doesn't matter that much, the full body beginner programs are mostly the same, it don't matter. Pick one and do it.
> I'm starting gym next month
> here is what I think the best program is and why
All three of those programs are shit, try something like Reg Park's for actual balanced gains.
>more taxing
hasn't been bad for me, he recommends 3x5/2x8 for cutting
it does vex me that he is a fat mendacious fuck
ICF is too much volume.
It's literally SL plus exercises for every weakness you could imagine