StrongLifts 5x5

A pound of legit lean muscle mass per week is blatantly impossible. I think you'd probably die before you could possibly dose enough gear to accomplish that.

Thanks guys, means a lot. I'm going to continue SL for a while, and I'll check back periodically to find out when the best time to start would be. Hardest part so far has been eating as much as I should lol. Lifting is fun, especially when I'm seeing my numbers go up. OHP is def. funnest lift.

Again, thanks.

Where is the ab workout in that routine?

Remember that these are all beginners routines. Direct ab work is pretty much useless for a beginner, because squats, deadlifts and rows will all stimulate them if done correctly. However, this only applies to beginners, if you're more of a intermediate lifter and want to specifically strengthen your core, I'd go with planks at the end of squat workouts and hanging leg raises at the end of your deadlifting days.

ICF?

I just started doing a routine similar to this.

I however do squats, bench, rows and next workout weighted pull ups ohp, and deads. I then added abs and two isolation a workout.

So something like l sits, bicep curls, tricep extensions or dragon flags, rear delt flies, calf raises. Really just do what I'm lacking.I also practice handstand for about 15 minutes before my routine for fun.

>then up deads to 2x5
No fuck off there's a reason it's 1x5

>Direct ab work is pretty much useless for a beginner, because squats, deadlifts and rows will all stimulate them if done correctly
You are idiot

Strong Lifts is great if you push yourself hard and eat right. But remember, SL is not a lifestyle, it is an introduction. It will help you learn how to Squat - which is you need, and it will help your body get use to weight lifting. It is simple, easy to track, easy to stick too. Keep at it at least three months, maybe even a year (max) if you are making good progress. However, eventually you will want to change things up.

The problems that arise later in the program is one of imbalances. Your quads will be more powerful than your hamstrings. Your legs in general will gain faster than your upper body. Etc. I felt like my legs were stealing all the gains from my upper body. My Squat hit 315 and my Bench was only 145, and I looked weak as fuck.

The plan you'll shift to later will still include ALL of the SL lifts. So have faith in SL and give it a shot.

Is it really that goods? It seems it doesn't have much volume.