All Pro's Simple Beginner's Routine

pandorakick

Finally I decided what type of weightlifting program to start when I'm done with CLX: All Pro's Simple Beginner's Routine. I'll probably be starting it in March and I was wondering if there is anyone else doing it or interested in starting it.

This beginner's routine is pretty popular over at bodybuilding.com, but I find the forum over there a bit intimidating. So, if anyone else is interested, we could start a dedicated group over here at MFP.

Looking forward to your reactions!

pandorakick

Here's a link to where this routine is explained:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=4195843

And to the FAQ:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=137203123&page=1

jimmie65

Progress looks really slow.
Have you considered Starting Strength or StrongLifts 5x5?

pandorakick

Yes, I've also been looking at Stronglifts. The simplicity of Stronglifts is really appealing, I think that I would find it boring sooner though. However, what made the scale tip over in favour of All Pro's for me, is the fact that the warm-up sets are already included in the set count. With Stronglifts you still have to add them.

On a sidenote, what also plays an important role for me, is that I will do a dumbbell only version. I really don't like going to a gym and don't have the space for a barbell, squat rack etc at home.

The progression seems fine by me with 10% extra weight every 5 weeks. I'd rather take it a bit slower in the beginning then increasing weights too fast and risk injury

What routine are you doing or looking at?

jimmie65

I started with Starting Strength and have moved over to Wendler 5/3/1. StrongLifts looks like a good program, though, and is free.

With dumbbells, you're going to be very limited.

pandorakick

Yes, I know. With the adjustable set I intent to get in addition to the one I already have, I can get slightly above 1x BW. That should get me through my absolute beginner period. And after that I'll reassess

pandorakick

Bump! :flowerforyou: