Bill Starr 5X5 exercise question

musclehead24 · 11-28-2006, 08:15 PM

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?

dumbdumbdinkel3 · 11-28-2006, 08:37 PM

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

musclehead24 · 11-28-2006, 09:37 PM

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Originally 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.

I must have not seen that. How many sets and reps do you do?

**CowPimp** · 11-28-2006, 10:30 PM

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

Lex_Talionis · 11-29-2006, 07:55 PM

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

**CowPimp** · 11-29-2006, 09:09 PM

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Originally 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"?

I think the organization remains the same every week, but I forget. There is extra emphasis on squats and bench press.

Double D · 11-29-2006, 09:21 PM

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.

Witchblade · 11-30-2006, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Double D

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.

musclehead24 · 11-30-2006, 10:30 AM

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Originally 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"?

Yeah its organized that same every week. At least the program I'm following. There are other variations of the 5X5.

**Gazhole** · 11-30-2006, 10:40 AM

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

**P-funk** · 11-30-2006, 12:46 PM

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Originally 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.

This book was were Bill Starr originally documented the program that everyone now uses.

Double D · 11-30-2006, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Witchblade

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!

**Gazhole** · 11-30-2006, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by P-funk

This book was were Bill Starr originally documented the program that everyone now uses.

Cheers, P! Thats definitely going on my list to Santa

**P-funk** · 11-30-2006, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Gazhole

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.

**Gazhole** · 11-30-2006, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by P-funk

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?

**P-funk** · 11-30-2006, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Gazhole

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).

Nate K · 11-30-2006, 02:25 PM

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

**Gazhole** · 11-30-2006, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by P-funk

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!

11-28-2006, 08:15 PM	#1
musclehead24 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 61	Bill Starr 5X5 exercise question BODYBUILDING SUPPLEMENTS High Quality Supplements For Bodybuilders and Athletes. www.ironmaglabs.com 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?

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dumbdumbdinkel3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 95	great workout...if u read the full workout pullups are already a supplemental exercise on the second workout day, works great for me.

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Nate K Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,659 Photos: 3	I recently got half way through the progam but had to quit due to patellar tendon pain. I will be trying it again sometime/