Starting Strength : Basic Barbell: Training

The program is built on the principle of . The Stress: Lifting heavy weights using compound movements. The Recovery: Adequate food and sleep to repair muscle.

Most exercises are performed for 3 sets of 5 repetitions (3x5), except for deadlifts (1x5) and power cleans (5x3). Starting strength : basic barbell training

While written for athletes, the methods have been used by everyone from teenagers to seniors to improve quality of life. Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training, 3rd edition The program is built on the principle of