I think Rippetoe's SS and SF 5x5 are both good. Why not do both, one for 2 months and then the other. See for yourself. What works for you may not be what works for me.

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MONSTER: My Strength Endurance Journal, Part 2: The Strength Endurance Journal Returns <--NEW

BULKING: My 5X5 Journal

CUTTING: My CKD Max-OT Journal, My HST Cutting Journal