Should I start rippetoes?

[GD_102]

Hey guys ive been pretty much messing around for the past 2 years, doing pretty much bench press and arms (yeh i know) probably once every two week and taken breaks and what not. Yeh I had no good diet either and havent really gained too much on my bench. Ive done squats about 6 times in my life and deadlifts 5.

Im want to go serious and was thinking if i should start rippetoes? Im guessing I wont gain too much on the bench cos ive done it many times? Would rippetoes or a 4 day split be best?

Thanks!

BTW im 5 ft 7, 140lb

[spidartanks]

What are your other lifts looking like?

i've used Riptoes before with good results, 6 weeks big gains! give it a shot but make sure you lift heavy and track what you do, ADD weight each week

[GD_102]

Well the lifts im doing I have to admit are pretty weak!! (for 8 reps)
Bench - 105lb
Deadlift - 160lb
Squats - 115lb
Seated military press - 55lb (yes very weak shoulders)

[t-gunz]

well least you know what you need to do now. get a good diet so you can bulk or lean bulk and post up a program that you think is suitable and we can assist you.

[CFforged]

If you square away the diet and follow Rippetoe's "Starting Strength" program you will see amazing results.