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    Discussion in 'Training' started by Raleoxilevz, Apr 8, 2012.

    1. Raleoxilevz

      Raleoxilevz Well-Known Member

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      I was thinking about getting off SS and moving on to like a 4 day split or something. The only reason is because starting strength is for strength and I want to gain size. So can someone give me a good split that I can do?
       
    2. emininojiq

      emininojiq Well-Known Member

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      Kinda want to get off Starting Strength.

      You still gain size off SS as long as you are eating properly. That said, if you really don't want to do a split make sure you do one that hits each bodypart at least 2x a week.
       
    3. laxgoaliesrhs

      laxgoaliesrhs Well-Known Member

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      Kinda want to get off Starting Strength.

      Starting Strength will give you a ton of size, don't let the name fool you.

      You will gain mass if you eat enough, and if you add weight to the bar.

      Now, which program will let you add weight to the bar faster? Starting strength (5-10 pound increase on most of the lifts per week, 15 for squats) or a 4 day split (5 pound increase per week at most). Once you also realize that Frequency > Volume.. there's no reason you should ever be doing a 4 day split.
       
    4. emininojiq

      emininojiq Well-Known Member

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      Kinda want to get off Starting Strength.

      How long have you been on starting strength?
       
    5. Raleoxilevz

      Raleoxilevz Well-Known Member

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      Kinda want to get off Starting Strength.

      2 months.
       
    6. defelqy

      defelqy Well-Known Member

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      Kinda want to get off Starting Strength.

      How much weight have you gained?
       
    7. emininojiq

      emininojiq Well-Known Member

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      Kinda want to get off Starting Strength.

      What split can I do to hit each body part 2x a week?
       
    8. Capone

      Capone Well-Known Member

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      Kinda want to get off Starting Strength.

      Do whatever you feel like.

      Since I also believe in frequency > volume id do a push/pull/legs split 6 days a week or an upper/lower 4-6 days a week.
       
    9. vijugati8g

      vijugati8g Well-Known Member

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      Kinda want to get off Starting Strength.

      about 10lbs but I am cutting now.
       
    10. suighja

      suighja Well-Known Member

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      Kinda want to get off Starting Strength.

      You said you wanted a 4 day split, so something like

      Sunday - Rest
      Mon - Upper
      Tues - Lower
      Wed - Rest
      Thurs - Upper
      Friday - Lower
      Saturday Rest
       

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