Comment on Ask HN: Best books/courses to learn the theory behind strength training?parentComments−KenPainter2yIf you do Stronglifts for two months that will get you a foundation in powerlifting and adding weight.Then you calculate your theoretical max for each lift on this site: https://strengthlevel.com/one-rep-max-calculatorThen plug those into 5/3/1. I can't say enough good things about 5/3/1 - it gives you an elegant and consistent approach to PRs.
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If you do Stronglifts for two months that will get you a foundation in powerlifting and adding weight.
Then you calculate your theoretical max for each lift on this site: https://strengthlevel.com/one-rep-max-calculator
Then plug those into 5/3/1. I can't say enough good things about 5/3/1 - it gives you an elegant and consistent approach to PRs.