Thread: What do you guys think of this beginner programm?

Hello everyone, I am planning on going to the gym for the first time next week and was searching around for a good beginners programm. I found the ones in the stickies, but when reviewing them online I read that they weren't great (not enough chest, to slow advencement in weight). I was worried that I wouldnt maximally milk the newbie gains, so I started seaching and found this programm. What do you guys think of it? Any advies is greatly appriciated, cheers!

Day 1
- Squat 4x5-8
- Bench Press 4x5-8
- Pendlay Row 4x5-8
- Lateral Raise 3x12-15
- Lat Pulldown 3x10-12
- Barbell Curl (superset) Skull Crusher 3x10-12
Day 2
- Deadlift variation of choice 4x5-8
- Standing Press 4x5-8
- Chest Supported Row 3x10-12
- Incline DB Press 3x10-12
- Shrugs 3x10-12
- Tricep Pushdown 3x12-15

Day 3
- Squat 4x5-8
- Close Grip Bench Press 3x8-10
- Pendlay Row 4x5-8
- Reverse Pec Dec 3x12-15
- Neutral Grip Pulldown 3x10-12
- Incline DB Curl 3x12-15

Not sure how that would be quicker in advancing weights, but do whatever you prefer.

Originally Posted by DD1023

to slow advencement in weight).

Then OP proceeds to list workout without including any progression listed...

Originally Posted by CommitmentRulz

Then OP proceeds to list workout without including any progression listed...

Sorry, just copy pasted it directly from the site. It says 'Add 5 lbs once you complete all sets at the top of your rep range'. I dont really understand what that means, but I interpret it that if you can do a excersise fully, but a extra 5 lbs. I dont fully understand it as english isnt my first language.

Originally Posted by DD1023

Sorry, just copy pasted it directly from the site. It says 'Add 5 lbs once you complete all sets at the top of your rep range'. I dont really understand what that means, but I interpret it that if you can do a excersise fully, but a extra 5 lbs. I dont fully understand it as english isnt my first language.

You might want to pick a program you understand. Or if you’ve never lifted a weight before, don’t try to outthink every program.

In this case, the one you picked will likely progress you slower in weight lifted than the ones you said don’t advance weights quickly enough. That’s fine, but just not consistent with your stated objective.

Originally Posted by air2fakie

You might want to pick a program you understand. Or if you’ve never lifted a weight before, don’t try to outthink every program.

In this case, the one you picked will likely progress you slower in weight lifted than the ones you said don’t advance weights quickly enough. That’s fine, but just not consistent with your stated objective.

thank you for your response. I dont have any critisim of the beginner programms in the sticky, it is just what i read online. Do you just recommond to pick fierce 5 or all pro over this one? The programm that I linked in the beginning was a programm the youtuber will tennyson wished he did when he started, and I watch a lot of his videos so I thought his programm would be good too.

Originally Posted by DD1023

thank you for your response. I dont have any critisim of the beginner programms in the sticky, it is just what i read online. Do you just recommond to pick fierce 5 or all pro over this one?

If you’ve literally never stepped foot in a gym before I think you’d do well advancing on F5 for at least a few months (since you said that’s a goal), but then you may want to look to something else or the intermediate version when/if your progress starts to slow.

There are other good programs out there too. Just learn the lifts, build some strength and get in the habit of lifting. Don’t worry about max gains etc.

But do whatever you prefer. The program you listed is fine, but just will move you forward slower at the start.

Originally Posted by air2fakie

If you’ve literally never stepped foot in a gym before I think you’d do well advancing on F5 for at least a few months (since you said that’s a goal), but then you may want to look to something else or the intermediate version when/if your progress starts to slow.

There are other good programs out there too. Just learn the lifts, build some strength and get in the habit of lifting. Don’t worry about max gains etc.

I did go to the guy around like 10 times a few years back to practice form of all the lifts. It is just mind numbing how much programms and information there is on the internet, and I dont want to commit to a programm that would be right.

Originally Posted by DD1023

I did go to the guy around like 10 times a few years back to practice form of all the lifts. It is just mind numbing how much programms and information there is on the internet, and I dont want to commit to a programm that would be right.

You’re not committed for life to any program if you decide it’s not working for you.

Originally Posted by air2fakie

You’re not committed for life to any program if you decide it’s not working for you.

Yeah I know, but you read everywhere that you have to stick to a programm. And I would like to make the most of the newbie gains.