If I were a beginner again, I would do this 3x week, which is what I do now. I have not experienced any loss of muscle, mass or strength by simplifying my program to this level. I have not experienced any aesthetic deterioration either. Only the first 4 really matter:
Squat (Day 1: 4x 6, Day 2: 3x 8, Day 3: 4x 10)
Stiff leg deadlift/deadlift (Day 1: 3x 8, Day 2: 4x10, Day 3: 4x6)
Overhead press/dips (Day 1: 4x 10, Day 2: 4x 6, Day 3: 3x 8)
Chin-up (4x max)
Hyper extension/triceps exercise/rear delt exercise (if time and inclination allows, I’ll do one or max 2 of these) (1-2 sets of 15-20)
2 grip exercises (3x12)
3x 30s bar hangs
Squat (Day 1: 4x 6, Day 2: 3x 8, Day 3: 4x 10)
Stiff leg deadlift/deadlift (Day 1: 3x 8, Day 2: 4x10, Day 3: 4x6)
Overhead press/dips (Day 1: 4x 10, Day 2: 4x 6, Day 3: 3x 8)
Chin-up (4x max)
Hyper extension/triceps exercise/rear delt exercise (if time and inclination allows, I’ll do one or max 2 of these) (1-2 sets of 15-20)
2 grip exercises (3x12)
3x 30s bar hangs