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Originally Posted by Mihkel05
If only there were simple alterations to either program that could increase or decrease weekly volume.
Since like... we obviously all respond the same to the same amount of volume.
Here is the long version of what they said:
http://startingstrength.com/article/...thod-and-5-3-1
I think given the point and audience of this article, the general stance makes sense. If we were to only consider the program as written with no adjustments, it may not be ideal for most folks. But that's why we train for long enough to become intermediate athletes and hopefully have some idea of adjustments that can be made to a program to tailor it to our needs, as you point out. And after reading the article I see the author made that nuanced point in the conclusion of the article right before he pitches coaching...
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But this range of options raises a very important point – one that should not be taken lightly. If a newly-minted intermediate trainee were able to assess and tweak a stock programming template with aplomb, there would be no reason for this article. I would argue that most new intermediates are not yet equipped to perform such a task, and should, if possible, look to the Community Elders for advice. Look, there are highly trained, highly qualified, and highly invested coaches just waiting to help you.
This is something that I don't recall on the podcast but is also a good point. I'm sure a lot of people looking for this article are probably fresh off the SS train and don't actually have any idea of where they suck.
He also links to a generic programming template from his site which seems decent:
http://www.barbellmedicine.com/scivationstrong/. About to read through it.