Quote: (09-01-2011 11:58 PM)MHaes Wrote:
It's great you guys are all into weightlifting, but tbh Starting Strength is just that...strength. If you want to be aesthetically pleasing, I would use All-Pros. One is more geared towards powerlifting n00bs, and All pros is more bodybuilding noobs.
I heard the rule of thumb is maximum strength/power is 2-3 reps and maximum hypertrophy is 8-10 reps, and max endurance 12+ reps.
The SS program aims for 5 reps, so in between strength and hypertrophy. These are absolute maxes though, obviously somebody going for max hypertrophy is going to subsequently get much stronger, just as somebody who is gaining max strength is going to get substantial hypertrophy.
Personally, it moves around a bit, I might do my first set at 7, and go down as low as 4. I'd also rather actually be strong. Who wants to look swollen and actually be weak?
I think the bottom line is as a beginner, you're going to see substantial gains any way you slice it when lifting heavy compound movements and eating high protein, high nutrient meals.