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01-06-2006, 05:01 AM #1Registered User
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5x5 training questions...
I've traditionally been a 3 sets for ~10 reps kind of trainer. I've read a lot on this forum about 5 sets for 5 reps.
Can this be applied to all your body? Eg bench press, squats, pulldowns etc...
Is this 5x5 more effective is gaining size (im not so concerned with strength) than my usual routine?
Any advice is much appreciated
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01-06-2006, 05:10 AM #2Registered User
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01-06-2006, 05:17 AM #3cooking up a storm ELITE MEMBER
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In a normal 5x5 routine you do one core exercise of 5x5 reps per bodypart and then 1 or 2 other exercises using 2x8-10 so for back day you might do
5x5 bent over rows
2x8 pull ups
2x8 seated rows
shoulders could be
5x5 military press
2x10 lateral raises
There are many different variations but thats how i like to do it. It is good for increasing your strength on the core lifts and also for adding a bit of size.
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ok cheers! so just for a bit of variety I should do that for my 1st exercise?
thanks!
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Charles Staley is a proponent of the 5x5.
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01-07-2006, 02:08 AM #6Fueled by Testosterone MODERATOR
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A variety of intensities and levels of volume is optimal. 5x5 is definitely a viable option.
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For bodybuilding I like to stagger my reps. 1 set will be between 6-10 reps, 1 set between 2-5 reps and the last set 11-15 reps and all taken to failure. Originally Posted by hp192003
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