StrongLifts 5X5 app.

Danny_Boy13

I ran SL 5x5 for 18 months and I feel it is probably one of the if not the most beneficial beginner strength program out there. You always are seeing linear gains for a good bit, you really get to nail down that form, and Mehdi has TONS of info out there for free. The only advise I would give you is that if you are brand new to barbell training go light. Leave ego out of the equation. Really get that form nailed down... they have a community board that you can post up videos of your lifts and get some great feedback. I would also not alter the program ANY. Meaning do not sub out dumbbell press for standing press or machine squats for the power rack. It is ok to do assecory work after your first 3 lifts but do not do any assecory work btwn the big compound movements. For example after my first 3 lifts I would go into some dips, pull / chin ups, pushups, curls, ect if I still had some go in me. The app is also solid. As mentioned above first really understand the program and its goals before getting under that bar.

Deena_Bean

arditarose wrote: »

It's more than an "app". It is a power lifting program. You should look up the program online. You will need a barbell. And yes, it is good for beginners.

This. I like it, makes it easy to stay on track (when you know what you're doing with it). It's been glitchy lately, but I'm signed up for their test group now for a new version, so I'm hoping for good changes

jessiefrancine

I've been doing Stronglifts 5x5 for probably 7 or 8 months now and I love it. As others have said, do a lot of reading online first to make sure you understand the program and watch a lot of videos to make sure you have the form down. There is a great SL 5x5 women's group on the MFP forums. You should join it and check out their getting started material which addresses some issues that are more common for women just beginning, including modifications you can make if some things are too challenging at first. I found it super helpful. The app is great, too.

youngmomtaz

The app is great once you play with it. I was tryin to figure out how it would adjust my weight down when I could not finish or struggled. It took me until last week to see that when I clicked the button for my set it starts at 5 but if I click it again it goes down to reflect the reps I actually did. Douh!!

singingflutelady

You can also lower the safeties in a squat rack and put the bar on them if you have access to one.