best program to get stronger

Jamal_Guildford
Jamal_Guildford Posts: 214 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi,

Can someone recommend me some training program to get stronger? I heard about the 5x5 strong lift but i find this a bit too light.

Thanks
Jamal

Replies

  • MSeel1984
    MSeel1984 Posts: 2,297 Member
    I gave up on weights. Boring, repetitive...
    I do pole. I have more strength and defined muscles than I ever did with weights...and it's a Hell of a good time.

    Win win.

    This is probably not the answer you are looking for. LoL.

    I've heard good things about crossfit and P90X, but...Crossfit is REALLY expensive.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,992 Member
    Hi,

    Can someone recommend me some training program to get stronger? I heard about the 5x5 strong lift but i find this a bit too light.

    Thanks
    Jamal
    If it's "light" then the weights you're using aren't challenging. You do 5 reps with good form with as much weight as you can handle. If you can handle the 5, then go up in weight resistance.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • criticaltodd
    criticaltodd Posts: 86
    I imagine that any program out there will work if you stick with it-- you just need to pick one that appeals to you enough and fits your lifestyle enough so that you won't give it up.
  • tedrickp
    tedrickp Posts: 1,229 Member
    Hi,

    Can someone recommend me some training program to get stronger? I heard about the 5x5 strong lift but i find this a bit too light.

    Thanks
    Jamal

    In terms of weight or frequency?

    In stronglifts your weight used will go up each session. It might seem light to begin with but that's just so you can nail down form (if you area beginner). It will get plenty heavy soon enough.
  • Sam_I_Am77
    Sam_I_Am77 Posts: 2,093 Member
    Some of it depends on your goals. There is nothing wrong with starting light and progressing. If you find that Sl5x5 is "too light" then try Starting Strength or 5/3/1. They still focus on "light" but they start you with a little more of a load than SL5x5. Let's watch the incoming beginner versus intermediate debate. LOL
  • GetSoda
    GetSoda Posts: 1,267 Member
    Hi,

    Can someone recommend me some training program to get stronger? I heard about the 5x5 strong lift but i find this a bit too light.

    Thanks
    Jamal

    If it's too light, then you aren't doing stronglifts.
  • GetSoda
    GetSoda Posts: 1,267 Member
    Some of it depends on your goals. There is nothing wrong with starting light and progressing. If you find that Sl5x5 is "too light" then try Starting Strength or 5/3/1. They still focus on "light" but they start you with a little more of a load than SL5x5. Let's watch the incoming beginner versus intermediate debate. LOL

    5/3/1 is way, way, way less aggressive than Starting Strength or Stronglifts 5x5.
    You add more weight in a couple days on SL or SS than you do in a month on 5/3/1.
  • jimmmer
    jimmmer Posts: 3,515 Member
    Best program is the one you'll follow, do consistently, push yourself on and progress.

    There is no 'best program'. Only the program that is right for you at this time given your available equipment, training experience, personal preferences and time constraints/real-life *kitten*...
  • Sam_I_Am77
    Sam_I_Am77 Posts: 2,093 Member
    Some of it depends on your goals. There is nothing wrong with starting light and progressing. If you find that Sl5x5 is "too light" then try Starting Strength or 5/3/1. They still focus on "light" but they start you with a little more of a load than SL5x5. Let's watch the incoming beginner versus intermediate debate. LOL

    5/3/1 is way, way, way less aggressive than Starting Strength or Stronglifts 5x5.
    You add more weight in a couple days on SL or SS than you do in a month on 5/3/1.

    Ha, and there it is; I wish I had an award for you.
    Best program is the one you'll follow, do consistently, push yourself on and progress.

    There is no 'best program'. Only the program that is right for you at this time given your available equipment, training experience, personal preferences and time constraints/real-life *kitten*...

    Yup. Although, you forgot "Ego." LOL
  • rick_po
    rick_po Posts: 449 Member
    Re-read Stronglifts 5x5 and pay close attention to the progression and de-load rules. It's only light at the very beginning, when you're learning good form. And it gets heavy fast.

    But if you don't like Stronglifts, try

    Starting Strength
    all-pro beginner
    New Rules of Lifting
    Ice Cream Fitness 5x5

    They are all pretty much the same, though.

Categories