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Bill Starr 5X5 exercise question


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Posted by: musclehead24

Just incase anybody was wondering I decided to start Bill Starrs 5x5 instead of OVT. Anyways this is how Bill Starrs 5X5 is set up.

Day 1

Squat
Bench
Row

Day 2

Squat
Military Press
Deadlift

Day 3

Squat
Bench
Row

For anybody familiar with this Program is there anywhere I can add Wide Grip Pull-Ups? I know accessory work like bicep curls can be thrown in on Friday, but is there any room for some Pull-Ups? If so how many sets and what rep range?



Posted by: dumbdumbdinkel3

great workout...if u read the full workout pullups are already a supplemental exercise on the second workout day, works great for me.



Posted by: musclehead24

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great workout...if u read the full workout pullups are already a supplemental exercise on the second workout day, works great for me.
I must have not seen that. How many sets and reps do you do?



Posted by: CowPimp

I would throw in some pullups or chinups on Wednesday with the military pressing.



Posted by: Lex_Talionis

I have a question... Does it start with "Squat/Military Press/Deadlift" the next week or is it "Squat/Bench/Row"?



Posted by: CowPimp

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I have a question... Does it start with "Squat/Military Press/Deadlift" the next week or is it "Squat/Bench/Row"?
I think the organization remains the same every week, but I forget. There is extra emphasis on squats and bench press.



Posted by: Malley

It is normally squat then bench and either bb rows or deadlifts.

Good program, but alot of people say they can feel symptons of overtraining alot.



Posted by: Witchblade

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It is normally squat then bench and either bb rows or deadlifts.

Good program, but alot of people say they can feel symptons of overtraining alot.
I believe a lot of people also go to or near failure on the first set of 5 reps. That and adding additional exercises makes an already heavy program too heavy.



Posted by: musclehead24

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Originally Posted by Lex_Talionis View Post
I have a question... Does it start with "Squat/Military Press/Deadlift" the next week or is it "Squat/Bench/Row"?
Yeah its organized that same every week. At least the program I'm following. There are other variations of the 5X5.



Posted by: Gazhole

Have you guys got any good literature on this program? That workout looks great and i wanna learn more about this kind of training.



Posted by: P-funk

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Have you guys got any good literature on this program? That workout looks great and i wanna learn more about this kind of training.
This book was were Bill Starr originally documented the program that everyone now uses.



Posted by: Malley

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I believe a lot of people also go to or near failure on the first set of 5 reps. That and adding additional exercises makes an already heavy program too heavy.
Exactly, thats why it is a must to eat, eat, eat....rest, rest, rest!



Posted by: Gazhole

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This book was were Bill Starr originally documented the program that everyone now uses.
Cheers, P! Thats definitely going on my list to Santa



Posted by: P-funk

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Cheers, P! Thats definitely going on my list to Santa
Starting Strength is also a really great book which goes into this program. You can get it on amazon.



Posted by: Gazhole

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Starting Strength is also a really great book which goes into this program. You can get it on amazon.
I've heard/seen a few people mention that one aswell. Is that by Bill Starr aswell, or somebody else?



Posted by: P-funk

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I've heard/seen a few people mention that one aswell. Is that by Bill Starr aswell, or somebody else?
Mark Rippetoe (or however you spell his last name).



Posted by: Nate K

I recently got half way through the progam but had to quit due to patellar tendon pain. I will be trying it again sometime/



Posted by: Gazhole

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Mark Rippetoe (or however you spell his last name).
Excellent, everyone has been bugging me for present ideas aswell. Apparently im difficult to buy for...

Cheers, dude!




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