5x5 stronglift

jls1leather
jls1leather Posts: 68 Member
edited November 27 in Fitness and Exercise
Started this today, change the pace. I bumped up the numbers it spit out, I creasi g the weight from.where it said to start, since not really a new by. Still, even after bumping, this was SO EASY compared to what I normally do that I had MAKE myself walk out without doing more! I "get" progression, but for now this is.lore like "active rest"!

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  • ecjim
    ecjim Posts: 1,001 Member
    It is a beginners program so starting with the bar and progressing from that is reasonable - If you are not a beginner & have been lifting, use your own judgment & go heaver or switch programs. You may want to look at Grey Skull - its more of a 3X5 then AMRP for last set. I've had good results on it.
  • heybales
    heybales Posts: 18,842 Member
    edited July 2018
    It's also a chance to confirm you absolutely have form down correct - since it ramps up fast and you won't have time later.

    It is beginner, so if you are not, you can start out doing it daily as many days in a row as you have time to.

    Once you are feeling tired or sore the day after, you know it's time to put that rest day back in there between sessions.
  • steveko89
    steveko89 Posts: 2,223 Member
    I'm not a huge fan of the 5x5 programs, especially if you're not an absolute beginner. As ecjim mentioned, I've heard really good things about Grey Skull though haven't tried it myself. Same with nSuns and 531 variants. The higher volume of something like PHAT, PHUL, or PPL tickle my fancy.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Put more weight on the bar to the point where it's challenging.
  • george5911
    george5911 Posts: 3,910 Member
    I know one guy doing 5×5 correct, and he is certainly making gains.Calling @Will_Workout_for_food, he cant tell you what you want to know about it.
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    edited July 2018
    Every program is easy at first since you can get stronger with the least amount of stimulus you will ever need.

    Agree with upping the weight to a challenging amount, but one you can hold form. If you are unsure what is good form, then seek proper guidance.

    One of the red flags of SL is the waste of time lifting too low of intensity if your body can lift heavier with good form.
  • stej5639
    stej5639 Posts: 57 Member
    Im doing 5x5 and after 2 months have made significant progress. Adding 2.5kg each workout works well and its starting to become challenging now. I had about 5 years out of the gym before my this year so its really helped me get back into lifting.
  • jls1leather
    jls1leather Posts: 68 Member
    Yeah, I'm gonna have to scrap that 5x5 thing, at least that version of it. Only 'program' doing less good than that is 'advanced nap taking" 😱
  • george5911
    george5911 Posts: 3,910 Member
    jls1leather wrote: »
    Yeah, I'm gonna have to scrap that 5x5 thing, at least that version of it. Only 'program' doing less good than that is 'advanced nap taking" 😱

    Any program works when done as prescribed my man. This one in particular has given tons a jump start in to the world of lifting. The guy I called in here for you is one jacked up bantamweight thanks to this program. You may find it doesn't work for you specifically, but ni need to poo-poo it for the rest of the world.
  • jls1leather
    jls1leather Posts: 68 Member
    Oh yeah -- I'm sure a beginner could benefit. But I need to toss in some REPS
  • heybales
    heybales Posts: 18,842 Member
    Did you use the app - which asks questions and starts you at a higher weight?
  • jls1leather
    jls1leather Posts: 68 Member
    It asked questions and started at LOWER weight - MUCH lower.
    I understand progression and 'deload', but even after adding weight I could do that in my sleep.
  • stej5639
    stej5639 Posts: 57 Member
    Did you include the weight of the bar when you answered the questions on how much you lift? You're supposd to include it. I made that mistake.
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