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"Laser why have you been on Starting Strength for years and years?"

I used Starting Strength as a springboard into ATG and sprinting.

I noticed that my climbing actually suffered from focusing on lifting too much, so I added ATG and sprinting to balance things out.

Even though SS is geared towards newcomers, I actually find focusing on the basic big lifts (squat, press, bench, deads) perfectly maintains strength for a minimal cost of about 90 mins a week.

This gives me more time to devote to the other areas. Being a massive lifter should not be the goal; having enough strength and energy to do your job as a man should be.

90 mins full body strength training a week is all that's necessary for that purpose.

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CalebG 4mo ago 💬 1

This is helpful. could you provide your basic outline for the week?

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Laser 4mo ago

Here's a good intro.

https://www.muscleandfitness.com/workout-plan/workouts/workout-routines/4-week-beginners-guide-building-stronger-more-muscular-physique/

Attached an image of the protocol.

Some people stay with lifting, ending up in a kind of body building. Others branch out into other areas. Some just find a maintenance level and hang onto that.

With age I can imagine gradually reducing total weight as a % of body weight to reduce stress and allow recovery, also making room for othet important life activities.