Day 1
Workout A
3 exercises
Squat
3 x 5
Bench Press
3 x 5
Deadlift
1 x 5
Import-ready template
Starting Strength Novice LP
The classic novice linear progression alternating A/B workouts with simple barbell lifts. Review the full schedule, then run the template inside IronFlow.
Days / week
3
Weeks
4
Level
Beginner
Focus
Strength
Fit check
Is Starting Strength Novice LP right for you?
A Beginner Strength plan for 3 training days per week. Confirm the schedule and equipment below before starting.
Who it is for
Lifters at Beginner level who want a Strength plan and can train 3 days per week.
Choose another program if
Your schedule or training needs do not match 3 days per week and the listed equipment: Barbell.
Program at a glance
The classic novice linear progression alternating A/B workouts with simple barbell lifts.
Max lifts
No max lift setup required before starting
Equipment
Barbell
What you are committing to
Days / week
3 training days each week
Weeks
4 programmed weeks
Sample week
Week 1
Program shape
See how many planned work sets each week contains and how the block is paced over time.
Weekly volume
Planned work sets from the stored template
Program length
Each block represents one programmed week
4
weeks
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
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Day-by-day schedule
Every exercise below comes from the importable template currently stored in the app.
Day 2
Workout B
3 exercises
Squat
3 x 5
Overhead Press
3 x 5
Power Clean
5 x 3
Day 3
Workout A
3 exercises
Squat
3 x 5
Bench Press
3 x 5
Deadlift
1 x 5
Progression contract
How it progresses
When it changes
after each logged session · by your logged decision
What changes
The stored schedule carries the planned week-to-week changes.
After success or failure
Repeat the current week or load when the required work is missed.
Deloads
No separate deload or taper is encoded in this template.
Questions about Starting Strength Novice LP
The stored template has 3 training days per week. Check the day-by-day preview before you start.
The catalog describes 4 programmed weeks. The schedule preview is generated from the same plan data used in the app.
The source describes the progression, but this template does not claim to apply it automatically. Use the progression card and source guidance when deciding what to change.
No. You can select and start the template in guest mode; signing in is optional for sync and backup.