I think it ' s like walking on Kong ' s land is as impossible as walking on water . If you can do it , you ' re basically a God . <| sep |> IDK if Lions fans want to see Stafford running much . <| sep |> Thank you ! <| sep |> Thanks . I ' ve looked at some standards and according to them I ' m already an early intermediate . I ' ve understood volume should be increased when you ' re advancing into intermediate territory , not lowered . And even though I want to get stronger , I also care about aesthetics . So I ' m not sure if SS or SL would be optimal for me . Or could I sinply just add accessory work after main lifts ? As far as strength and aesthetics go , well . you can ' t worship two gods . You need to focus on one and allow the other to fall behind just slightly at least for know . An intermediate program may be better for you at this time . Texas method is a good one . Even 5 x 5 advanced has more hypertrophy work but the strength gains are slower to accommodate an intermediate lifter . You should also look into powerbuilding routines like PHAT . Just understand that the intermediate level is alot longer than novice . You can be an intermediate for years before needing to jump on a more advanced program .