Stronglift 5x5 Q'

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dontaxp
dontaxp Posts: 1
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Hey Folks,

I just started the SL 5x5 program on Monday and so far it's going good.

My only big question is that I started off at 25lb plates on the bar for everything and the weight is very do-able and I can get a good 5 reps in without really killing myself.

I read that i should've done the bar first and then just wait for it to get heavier, but I figured i knew a little bit about weight training and am able to do more. Should I just reset and start over or just keep going at the pace I'm going?

Also, my gym doesn't have 2.5lb plates, only 5's so I just increased my squats by 10lbs instead of 5. Would that be dangerous in the long run for everything? or should I just buy 2 2.5 lb plates and bring it with me to the gym.

Thanks!
Don

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  • Jess732008
    Jess732008 Posts: 98 Member
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    Hey Folks,

    I just started the SL 5x5 program on Monday and so far it's going good.

    My only big question is that I started off at 25lb plates on the bar for everything and the weight is very do-able and I can get a good 5 reps in without really killing myself.

    I read that i should've done the bar first and then just wait for it to get heavier, but I figured i knew a little bit about weight training and am able to do more. Should I just reset and start over or just keep going at the pace I'm going?

    Also, my gym doesn't have 2.5lb plates, only 5's so I just increased my squats by 10lbs instead of 5. Would that be dangerous in the long run for everything? or should I just buy 2 2.5 lb plates and bring it with me to the gym.

    Thanks!
    Don

    I used to lift heavier on my own and I am now getting back into it and I only needed the 2.5 lbers for upper body increases. Lower body was fine with 5 lb increases.
  • TwoPointZero
    TwoPointZero Posts: 187 Member
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    Also, my gym doesn't have 2.5lb plates, only 5's so I just increased my squats by 10lbs instead of 5. Would that be dangerous in the long run for everything? or should I just buy 2 2.5 lb plates and bring it with me to the gym.

    You will definitely be able to do 10 pound increases for a little while, but not for long, especially with bench and OHP. Go buy some 2.5's and throw them in your gym bag. :)
  • LiftAllThePizzas
    LiftAllThePizzas Posts: 17,857 Member
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    The lower weights help to get more practice with form where it's less likely to hurt you. As long as you have good form you should be fine.

    Also before I had 2.5 plates I used to just add a 5 to one side and hold the bar slightly off-center.
  • astronomicals
    astronomicals Posts: 1,537 Member
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    Also before I had 2.5 plates I used to just add a 5 to one side and hold the bar slightly off-center.

    wtf... no.. just no

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