Bill Starr 5X5 exercise question

[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?

 

[dumbdumbdinkel3]

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

 

[musclehead24]

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]

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

 

[Lex_Talionis]

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

 

[CowPimp]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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!