3x5 vs. 5x5 ?

hesn92
hesn92 Posts: 5,965 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
So it looks like Starting Strength and Stronglifts are pretty much the same except that SS is 3x5 and Stronglifts is 5x5 (excluding the deadlift.) I figure Mark Rippetoe would know better than the guy who made up Stronglifts so 3x5 would be the better option, but I don't know. Anyone have any insight? Should I just go get the book? Lol.

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  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    Get Rip's book regardless of which program you choose.

    In my experience, I like 5x5 to start with. As soon as the weights get heavy, 3x5 will probably get you farther.
  • Spanaval
    Spanaval Posts: 1,200 Member
    I'm reading SS, but planning to start with Stronglifts. I want to ease into this, make sure I'm lifting with good form, and IMO, it is better accomplished with Stronglfts.
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