Why do people say to stop SS after 1 cycle?
Rip says any 18-40 year old male should be able to hit a 400 squat and 500 deadlift on it, and that you can keep on running SS until you hit it.
That said, is there any reason to switch off onto a intermediate routine unless I can squat 400 and deadlift 500?
Rip says a lot of shit that has very little relation to the reality of most trainees (also, Rips own guys generally don't hit those numbers on SS anyway). The question is not 'can you hit a 400 squat on SS?' but 'is chasing a 400 squat with SS an effective means of reaching my goals?' and the answer frequently is no.
I do SS, I like it and it's effective, but threads like this are why people say it's a meme and they honestly have a point
So many ppl fooled by this old man and the one marketing book he read 30 fucking years ago
Honestly, he's an inspiration to me (as a businessman).
Also, op RUN FR AWAY from this old man
I'm 160 lbs and a 500lb deadlift would put me way into elite territory.
Maybe I could gain 20-30 pounds and do it, but I don't want to be a fatass powerlifter.
I've been lifting 4.5 years and I recently found myself back on SS.
Gets boring making zero progress on PPL/split/Upper/Lowers.
rip also says that lactose intolerance is a myth and you'll 'get over it' if you continue drinking a gallon a day.
Are you 5'3?
i actually did get over it drinking a half gallon
took prolly a couple weeks
5'7". I probably have about 10-15 pounds more muscle until I'm at my genetic potential. Even 10 pounds more is gonna be hard to get if I want to be lean.