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Originally Posted by enright3060
It is not very good.
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Can you elaborate on why you didn't like it?
I've stalled on the Rippetoe/Starting Strength 3x5 program and thought that I would start to follow Maximum Strength for two reasons:
1) I think I've reached intermediate stage and believe that it's time for me to start doing low reps (I think he prescribes lots of 3 rep sets and even works to singles, correct?).
2) His lifts/movements have more variety than Startings Strengths emphasis on squats, deads, cleans and presses. Those are great for beginners to get strong in a hurry, but I felt there were muscles that weren't being adequately worked in SS.
But I've only flipped through Maximum STrength at the bookstore and read some favorable threads on various forums. Cressey is a relentless marketer though. I signed up for his newsletter and he sends out lots of emails.
THanks.
Not to assume that everything that GSP does is worth emulating, but I did happen to notice on the video with his conditioning coach he and the other athletes were doing 3 rep sets followed immediately by a set of explosive movements. Would seem to be a improvement from the Crossfit/endless rep marathons that seem to be the 'new thing' in conditioning.
I would like to hear EZA thoughts on the 3 rep sets followed by explosive movements versus.