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Basic Barbell Training Program Comparison

September 12, 2011 By Gregor Winter

Here is a comparison of the various basic barbell training programs out there.

They look at

Starting Strength – beginner
Stronglifts 5×5 – beginner
Jim Wendler’s 5/3/1 – intermediate or advanced
Madcow intermediate 5×5 – intermediate (advanced version available too)
Texas Method – intermediate

Filed Under: 531, madcow, program, starting strength, strength, stronglifts, texas method

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