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Has any Bros here used the Stronglift 5x5 program? How was your experience with it? I have tried it in the past. While I did like it, I'm not sure if it was enough work. Not a lot of exercises, which is OK. I don't use as many exercises anyway anymore. I like the use of basic exercises, and heavy weight. I've had good results alternating that with a 3 day program. That gives me a break from the longer routines you can do with a 3 day.
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I started this like a week ago. I'm pumped up and have never been more motivated!! Love it!!
hayden4Well done! I know that feeling after completing heavy deep squats, awesome sense of accomplishment.
I was left wanting more from my workout. Love the idea, it’s simple, and straightforward. Can’t go wrong with compounds. I made solid gains, but I really don’t like leaving the gym without feeing like I actually beat myself down. I’d rather go too hard and slow gain. I love the pain too much. Do the same with cardio. I used to race and I never got far because I never recovered.
It’s a good plan for a lot of people who enjoy the gym and want to do something afterword, I personally think.
wiggins1It’s a great program primarily designed for new weightlifters. I like the prioritization of squats and I think you'll find that (if you're new to strength training) you'll make huge gains in this particular lift, relatively quickly.
Another circle jerk going on @Greg @BFG
Sniper123I loved this program. There’s a really useful app on App Store to keep track of your progress. strong lifts 5x5
For short quick bouts at the gym this is perfect training program
PropheticWookieAnd in your opinion, what did you like about her and what did she give you?
I've looked at it, but I have not tried the exact program. I did not like the idea of so few exercises. I used a similar approach for a while, with more exercises and full body. But now I've changed over to a chest & tris/legs/back & bis/shoulders & traps 4-day split program. And a few more machines.
PropheticWookieIn general, I liked the 5x5 scheme. I deliberately started with light weights and grew linearly from week to week. And I have always made great progress in strength in basic exercises.
I’ve used it. I did this and got bench up to 415 (not my highest). Deadlift to 635.
I have a firm belief in the negatives for muscle. I maxed out almost everytime I lifted and it made me my strongest for what it’s worth.
That's a great increase in both bench and deadlifts, Bro! Negatives have made a big difference in my workouts also.
PropheticWookieI am sure that this program is more of a powerlifting program, there is also a 6x6 scheme, and it is actively used in powerlifting. I do not think that this scheme is appropriate for hypertrophy, but also for diversity.
I haven't heard of the 6x6 scheme, Bro. I know if you move to bodybuilding, you've got the old Vince Gironda 8x8 and 10x10 routines. Not quite the same thing, I know.
PropheticWookieThanks buddy. Yes, when I change the training rhythm, I often used exactly 10x10 and linearly increased the repetitions first to 15 and 20, then sets and when I reached 20x20. It was a hell of a hell, but the feeling is not forgotten. The main thing after that is to crawl to the house and to food.
Same for me buddy - as long as I can keep the maxes going up each session I find this gets me stronger & more powerful than any other method. Hitting 4/5 plus reps per set means a few of those reps can afford to be a bit slopping, 3 and below you cannot afford to be doing this and they all have to be tight and right. You get much better CNS progression and neural firing too which are crucial in being good at maxes. Sure the potential for injury is higher but as as long as you listen to your body and know it well you can tell how far to push it.
PropheticWookieIt seems to me that it is neat to add weight here, since it is easy to overtrain or get injured. And you're right, it's important to have a good feel for your body. But sometimes we are very mistaken about ourselves
Rustyhooker3 firums in 2 days. We have sttongman forums. Have you read any? This isnt new info here?
3 forums in two days - that's right, Bro. No I didn't think to look for a specific forum on this topic. I would not have thought Stronglift 5x5 was a strongman thing. I thought it was a for-whoever-wants-results thing.