Rippetoe Wichita Falls Novice Program

Rippetoe Wichita Falls Novice Program

Workout Summary

• Main Goal: 
  Increase Strength
• Workout Type: 
  Full Body
• Training Level: 
  Beginner
• Days Per Week: 
  3
• Equipment Required: Barbell, Bodyweight
• Target Gender: Male & Female
• Author: 
  M&S Writers

Workout Description

This routine is taught by Mark Rippetoe, but isn't available in his book Starting Strength. This 5x5 program is for beginners, and builds size and strength. Exercises listed as "alternating" are switched week by week. Listed sets do NOT include warm-up sets.

Monday Workout
Full Body
Exercise	Sets	Reps
Squat	3	5
Bench Press / Military Press (Alternate)	3	5
Chin Up (Add weight if you can do 15+ reps)	3	Failure

Wednesday Workout
Full Body
Exercise	Sets	Reps
Squat	3	5
Military Press / Bench Press (Alternate)	3	5
Deadlift	1	5

Friday Workout
Full Body
Exercise	Sets	Reps
Squat	3	5
Bench Press / Military Press (Alternate)	3	5
Pull Up (Add weight if you can do 15+ reps)	3	Failure