Quote (Jay_92 @ Apr 18 2012 07:35pm)
hi, i recently read a post saying that a beginner should do strength routines for 12 months before doing hypertrophy. What qualifies me as a 'begginer', low lifts? are there any guideline numbers i should be lifting before i bother doing a hypertrophy routine, or is the reason behind beginning with 12 months of strength routines something else?
Beginner = person just starting lifting seriously with relatively low strength and muscle density
You want to have a decent foundation before doing hypertrophy. Approximately a 225 lb bench press for at least 5 reps, a 265 lb squat for 5 reps, a 245 lb deadlift for 5 reps, and a 135 lb clean and press or military press for 5 reps. Those are VERY low foundation numbers, but it should give you a decent idea of what to expect from 1 year of solid strength training and good diet.