#strength programming

[fitnessbeatsrevision]

Strength training question

I know nothing about programming (training-wise) and want to learn so I can make my gym sessions more worthwhile and understand about making progress, breaking plateaus and so on (being stuck on bench and squat plateaus is crushing my spirit rn).

As such, I'm thinking of getting one of Rippetoe's books, but I don't know which. I'd describe myself as a novice lifter (I've been using dumbbells for the last few years but October was the first time I'd ever touched a barbell). Would I be better getting Starting Strength or Practical Programming?

[vincelok]

Weight training post

Trainings been exceptional past 3 weeks. Program is working beyond expectations. Made one change today and ohhhhh fuuuuuckkk did the doubts set in. What else can I change? What if this doesn't work? Shut the fuck up bitch ass. Stop fucking thinking. One change. Keep improving. Don't change or add goals. Get good at those few things you value, desert them not! He who questions training only trains himself in asking questions.