5x5 Advice

wanderlustlover
wanderlustlover Posts: 84 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I'm really curious about 5x5 lifting, especially with all the posts on it.

Do I find a program/instructions on the internet or just ask a trainer about it at my gym this afternoon? Should I do it only twice a week, or three times a week? (I've been doing a 30 minute intense express workout usually most weeks 3x week, and some long walking/running on weekends. Is it another 30 min thing, or would I need to extend gym visits to an hour?)


How did it work best for you, if did?

How is it going for people who just started? Any pointers?

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  • KatLifter
    KatLifter Posts: 1,314 Member
    There is s group for women doing Strong Lifts with a lot of information on the program, http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/4618-stronglifts-5x5-for-women
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    Google "Strong Lifts 5x5" - you can get the free program from the official website. It's a 3 day/week workout. When I was doing it, it took me anywhere from 30-45 minutes to do the workout. It takes longer the heavier your weights get, as you need increased rest periods between sets.
  • da_bears10089
    da_bears10089 Posts: 1,791 Member
    Google "Strong Lifts 5x5" - you can get the free program from the official website. It's a 3 day/week workout. When I was doing it, it took me anywhere from 30-45 minutes to do the workout. It takes longer the heavier your weights get, as you need increased rest periods between sets.

    i would take that program and watch some Mark Rippetoe videos on YouTube and then have your trainer work with you on your form with an empty bar.

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