Eoin Kenny
Level 1 Valued Member
Hi guys, so I originally started calisthenics because it was convenient and I just thought it was cool. I still do and have no plans to give it up indefinitely, but something has changed.
It will be super convenient for me to go to a gym this year for 5 days a week (mon - fri). I've decided I want to give barbell training a shot for the next 9-12 months to see how it goes. I mean why not? I might like it more.
I've looked around for good novice programs and most of them don't include weighted chin ups, which is no good for me. I want to work on squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press, rows, weighted chin ups at the least. What do you think would be the best program for me? I'm truly ignorant on this topic...
I like the look of this program, what do you all think?
The Alpha Destiny Novice Program - Out Alpha
It's full body 3 times a week with an alternating A, B workouts. The guy who wrote it sounds quite clued in I think, and I like his overall philosophies.
I suppose this one might be okay too, Jason Blaha Novice 5x5. It doesn't have weighted chin ups though...
Jason Blaha's Ice Cream Fitness 5x5 Novice Program
Starting Strength doesn't have chin ups either :/ Can I sub them in somehow?
I don't know, what do you all think and what would you advise me to do? I'd really appreciate some input as I respect the opinion of everyone here and again I am truly ignorant as to what would be best for me, I want to get strong fast and build as much muscle as possible alongside that in the process across the next 9-12 months.
It will be super convenient for me to go to a gym this year for 5 days a week (mon - fri). I've decided I want to give barbell training a shot for the next 9-12 months to see how it goes. I mean why not? I might like it more.
I've looked around for good novice programs and most of them don't include weighted chin ups, which is no good for me. I want to work on squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press, rows, weighted chin ups at the least. What do you think would be the best program for me? I'm truly ignorant on this topic...
I like the look of this program, what do you all think?
The Alpha Destiny Novice Program - Out Alpha
It's full body 3 times a week with an alternating A, B workouts. The guy who wrote it sounds quite clued in I think, and I like his overall philosophies.
I suppose this one might be okay too, Jason Blaha Novice 5x5. It doesn't have weighted chin ups though...
Jason Blaha's Ice Cream Fitness 5x5 Novice Program
Starting Strength doesn't have chin ups either :/ Can I sub them in somehow?
I don't know, what do you all think and what would you advise me to do? I'd really appreciate some input as I respect the opinion of everyone here and again I am truly ignorant as to what would be best for me, I want to get strong fast and build as much muscle as possible alongside that in the process across the next 9-12 months.