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A quick (very quick) look at gzclp and it looks very like SL or SS. I found that most of these programs for novices are basically the same but each has a slight difference to make it ‘different’. Each to their own I suppose. SL uses simple lifts with minimal equipment and the app tracks it all. Simple suits me well 😀
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Main benefits of GZCLP over SS/SL are more balance between upper and lower body, a far better way of handling failure / stalling (reducing reps per set and keeping the amrap in to keep the work level high), and varied rep ranges. As much as Rip or Mehdi would like to convince you sets of Fahve are the be all and end all, they are definitely not.
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I read starting strength but I think I got more out of various youtube videos. Particularly Alan Thrall and squat university. I also took online coaching with hybrid performance method and got a lot out of coaches reviewing videos as well. But I am definitely slightly more towards the youtube generation.
I personally wouldn't recommend stronglifts or starting strength to a new lifter. I think GZCLP is a much better and more balanced beginner LP program, and there are now apps that support it for people who don't like spreadsheets and notebooks.