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03-11-2007, 03:09 PM #1Registered User
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5x5 best for strength?
Is 5x5 the best program for strength? Just wondering if there is another way to go about it or if I should do 5x5.
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03-11-2007, 03:14 PM #2Patrick ELITE MEMBER
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03-11-2007, 03:26 PM #3Succinct ELITE MEMBER
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5x5 is good. Westside is good.
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03-11-2007, 04:18 PM #4Registered User
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Well what I meant was are there other programs designed for strength. I saw a post about Mark Riptoes starting strength, but it seemed like it was for the complete beginner.
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03-11-2007, 05:20 PM #5Patrick ELITE MEMBER
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that program is as hard as you make it.
people aren't as advanced as they think they are.Optimum Sports Performance
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03-11-2007, 05:35 PM #6Senior Member ELITE MEMBER
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P is right. Also I see way to many people do the 5x5 program and use weights they shouldnt be using. They go to hard at times and not hard enough other times. You may want to look at Stewart20's journal, hes currently kicking ass at a 5x5 program! But in my opinion a beginner should never do this. If you are new to weights you need to strengthen joints up, work more on stability, and focus more on form and the lifts in general.
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03-13-2007, 04:17 PM #8I am Rollo Tomassee.. ELITE MEMBER
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It might be better than P/RR/S. The tempo associated with the Power week greatly renders my strength, so I cant see it as being a "Power" anything. It should be labeled: Negative/RR/S.
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