Another weights question-reps n sets

awomaame25
awomaame25 Posts: 189 Member
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So I have been doing SL 5x5 since Jan and have progressed quiet well , benching 30kgs, squatting 45kgs ,deads 95kgs. Usually after my 5x5 , I reduce my weights by half and then do more reps, my figure has changed so much(positively) and I love all the comments on my figure. Currently I want to increase my upper body routine because I want to improve that part of my body more. My question is should I increase my reps or weights for d physique I want. Is increasing my weights or reps going to give me mascular upper body i desire. Any suggestions? Tips?

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  • awomaame25
    awomaame25 Posts: 189 Member
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  • jhc7324
    jhc7324 Posts: 200 Member
    So I have been doing SL 5x5 since Jan and have progressed quiet well , benching 30kgs, squatting 45kgs ,deads 95kgs. Usually after my 5x5 , I reduce my weights by half and then do more reps, my figure has changed so much(positively) and I love all the comments on my figure. Currently I want to increase my upper body routine because I want to improve that part of my body more. My question is should I increase my reps or weights for d physique I want. Is increasing my weights or reps going to give me mascular upper body i desire. Any suggestions? Tips?
    Stronglifts is a good program, just stick with it and keep adding weights until you have to deload a couple of times. Then you can/should look into finding a different program, but until then there's no need to work some body parts more. Get your 5x5 in and increase the weight for the next workout.

    There are some programs that do a set of 10 at lower weights after your main lifts (5/3/1 big but boring template for one), but they're more advanced programs. If you're still able to do stronglifts and are still progressing just stick with the 5x5 and let your body recover. You'll get there, it just doesn't happen overnight.

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