Further, I’m also an Executive Council Member of the NSCA Strongman SIG. I have earned my Masters in Exercise Science as well as several high level certifications such as NSCA, CSCS, and CISSN. My name is Garett Reid and I have been in the strength and conditioning industry for well over 10 years. Muscle.īut first, why should you listen to me? Why you should listen to me Further, it will suggest a superior app for beginner lifters who want to build muscle size and strength: Dr. In this article, I’m going to critique Stronglifts 5×5 in 13 points to try and identify if better options exist.
So why does one of the “best beginner lifting programs” need so many modifications? Further, and perhaps more concerning, these tweaks can range from alternative exercises for those with bad joints to adding exercises to hit lagging parts. However, reading these reviews, I found another common theme: a large percentage tweak 5×5 to improve it.