What's a good lifting programme or book for a man?

libbymcbain

Can anyone recommend a good lifting programme/ book suitable for my husband? He's just starting to lift and I'd like to get him a present to help.

Thanks in advance

wellbert

Mark Rippetoe's Starting Strength. It's pretty much the very best launching point.

cwolfman13

Mark Rippetoe's Starting Strength. It's pretty much the very best launching point.

Ditto...this is what my wife and I are both doing...it's awesome!

qballjr13

I agree with Mark Rippetoe Starting Strength and then maybe move into Stronglifts 5x5

FullOfWin

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/848374-large-collection-of-info-for-beginners-2013-edition

dzarello

Jim Wendler's 5/3/1

Chief_Rocka

Jim Wendler's 5/3/1

That's a great program, but it's not really for a beginner.

taso42

I agree with Mark Rippetoe Starting Strength and then maybe move into Stronglifts 5x5

Why move into SL5x5 from SS? They're more or less the same; just SL starts with more volume and less and background information.

__RANDY__

Jim Wendler's 5/3/1

I'll lend you my copy.

http://db.tt/1jsAoZgK

BigH89

Men's Fitness: Curls for Girls.

rachelhohenbrink

Body sculpting bible for Men. I used the one for Women when I was starting out. I also Suggest Chalean Extreme. It's awesome I am doing it for my second time. It has men and women in it.


http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578262380/?tag=mh0b-20&hvadid=1696020595&ref=pd_sl_25rrxlkuwu_e

AlsDonkBoxSquat

I agree with Mark Rippetoe Starting Strength and then maybe move into Stronglifts 5x5

Why move into SL5x5 from SS? They're more or less the same; just SL starts with more volume and less and background information.

I had the same question, and think that both are good starting programs.