Can starting strength be morphed to fit hypertrophy purposes?

Asked by: Mahmod Caem

Can you get big on starting strength?

Yes, Starting Strength will help people increase their muscle size. However, since the program heavily prioritizes the low-bar back squat, most of those size gains will be in the hips and thighs.

Is starting strength good for aesthetics?

Is it? It’s a strength programme; yes you’ll likely make some aesthetic gains as you’ll put some muscle on, but that definitely isn’t the focus and if you’re eating enough to maximise the strength and muscle gains then it’s likely you’ll also put some fat on.

Is starting strength good for hypertrophy?

of muscular bodyweight in from 4 to 8 months — the best hypertrophy program is the novice progression, and for more advanced guys the best way to gain mass is to do a combination of 5s and 10-12s on the basic exercises while adding in a limited amount of assistance work, all on a diet that will support continued …