Question about Starting Strength

[cichlidfort]

Is it ok if you squat 3 times a week M, Wed, Fri? Seems like there isn't enough rest time between Monday through Friday.

[ELmx479]

Yes, but only for so long. Once you stall 2 or 3 times you will need to have a light squat day on Wednesday or a ME/DE routine.

[cichlidfort]

Is it ok if I just squat twice a week instead of three times? What's a ME/DE routine btw?

[whiteman90909]

Do the program as is and eat your *assuming* skinny ass off. You'll be fine.

[ZenMonkey]

Buy the book. The squatting comes in waves of intensity, recovery, and volume.

Some of the best splits I have seen have this type of wave loading. Generally it is a wave like above or something like westside (ME/DE).

[ChunkyThunder]

Is it ok if I just squat twice a week instead of three times? What's a ME/DE routine btw?

ME = Max Effort

DE = Dynamic Effort


look up westside barbell training, it will be further explained

[nockits]

hey guys, sorry for stealing this thread, but i didn't want to make a new one just to ask this question.
im thinking of doing SS. i found a website that explains the routine, just by looking it up on google, would you think the info on this site is sufficient enough, or should i just buy the book?

http://www.startingstrength.net/workouts/

[Pete22]

hey guys, sorry for stealing this thread, but i didn't want to make a new one just to ask this question.
im thinking of doing SS. i found a website that explains the routine, just by looking it up on google, would you think the info on this site is sufficient enough, or should i just buy the book?

http://www.startingstrength.net/workouts/

Damn for only $30, I would just buy the book. It seems like a valuable resource that covers all the bases you'll need. Plus you won't be making a confused post in a week full of questions.

[ZenMonkey]

Yea, buy the book. Its a good investment.

[nockits]

Damn for only $30, I would just buy the book. It seems like a valuable resource that covers all the bases you'll need. Plus you won't be making a confused post in a week full of questions.

haha, true say my friend. ill go order the book then!