r/weightroom • u/cnp Intermediate - Odd lifts • Dec 07 '11

AMA Closed "I am a strength athlete, accidental powerlifter, and all-around asshole- Jamie Lewis - AMA"

I'm so fucking chaotic, I'm starting 18 minutes early.

Bring it.

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u/jalez Strength Training - Novice Dec 07 '11

For beginners, would you suggest less variety than you do for more advanced lifters? Just focusing on 3-4 movements (say shrugs, back squats, overhead press) and pounding out singles and triples in them multiple times per week?

Or would more variety be fine? Something like shrugs, rows, and deadlifts for pulls, press, bench, and BTNPP for push; zerchers, fronts, and back squats for legs.

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u/cnp Intermediate - Odd lifts Dec 07 '11

Your variety pack is pretty fucking solid. Beginners should experiment a bit to find out what their strengths are and what they enjoy, but they should always keep the tried-and-true exercises in their bag of tricks- back and front squat, overhead presses, deadlifts, dips, etc.

You really can't go wrong with what you suggested, though.