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Thanks! Taking a look now. I am early in my lifting journey and doing 3x compound lifts every other day (squat/row/bench, dead/ohp/chin up) at relatively low volume. I am primarily doing this for every day strength purposes (lift a child, carry a suitcase, etc) and I don't know how much strength I'm would be giving up by pursuing hypertrophy over strength.


There is no reason to change your current program. The best program for you is the one that you can stick to consistently. However, with consistent lifting, proper recovery and proper form, you'll find your max in every lift in about 5-6 months. As a beginner, you'll get strong, and build muscle in that program. Once you hit that plateau, it'll be mentally very tough to stay that way without changing your body weight. After all, more muscle means more strength when training properly.




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