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The Starting Strength Novice Linear Progression is a simple program that works exceptionally well for true beginners. I ran it early on and experienced the fastest strength gains of my training career, all of which are documented in my log.
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The Starting Strength Novice Linear Progression is a simple program that works exceptionally well for true beginners. I ran it early on and experienced the fastest strength gains of my training career, all of which are documented in my log.
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