Rip's Starting Strength program is 6-8wks, and he is adamant about saying that if you ain't doin' it EXACTLY as he suggests, then you're not doing his program.
And does he also say that his program is the only way to train, with NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!???
Yes, he does, for the duration of the brief 6-8wk program, until your strength gains stall. If you didn't understand that distinction I apologize for not spelling it out.
