Discussions
Crosstraining while doing Stronglifts
Hey everyone, Looking at getting going on the standard 5x5 beginners program here shortly. I am primarily lifting for weight loss, but with the goal of building a base strength that I can keep building on when I begin to reach my weight loss goals. I know that Medhi talks alot about rest days - I plan to lift in the…
Started yesturday
I started SL5x5 yesterday. Gotta admit, felt a little like the old man I am, squatting and benching an empty bar. The 65 pound row was a little harder, but I got through all of the first day barely breaking a sweat and breathing hard. Gotta believe that this is just the easy start meant to prevent overuse injury in the…
Finished my 3rd week 5x5
Hello, anyone is starting the program? Where are you in it? today I finished my 3rd week and my numbers are: Squat 125 lb Bench press125lb Row 105 lb OHP 60lb Deadlift 165lb Pleas lets encourage each other and put your numbers
Just starting
I have been doing some lifting during some of the classes at the Y, only at 20#. I'm new to the 5x5, so should I start with an empty bar the first day? I have downloaded the app to my phone, but have not paid for the upgrade, so will it tell me when to add weight? I have so many questions.
Your actual numbers
It is motivating to follow the progress of the others. Please tell us your number and for how long you are in 5x5 After 7 months my number are: Squat 255 BP 195 Row 175 OHP 125 DL 305
Deload?
So. I've started Strong Lifts 5x5 about three weeks ago. Everything was going well, weight increasing per the app, until, when squatting, I pulled my groin. Hurts, but I've felt this before and it'll get better with time. Doesn't hurt as much once it's warmed up. I kinda figure that it's a good idea to lay off the squats…
Bench press no spotter
I am just starting out, so a spotter is not an issue. But my question is for some of you that are hiting higher weights. Do you use a spotter? Do you bench in the squat rack with the safety bar just below chest level? I am not to that point yet, but was just worried about when I do hit that point. I work out at a gym, but…
Warm Ups
Any suggestions for warm up routines for each lift? I haven't bought the add on in the app.
Not exactly new to this, but starting from ground zero
Gave this a try over a year ago. Lost 30 pounds and notice a difference in muscle tone. Just got lazy. No excuses. All the weight came back with the return of bad habits. My goal is to lose the fat (at least 45lbs) while gaining muscle. Not looking for mass, I just want my shirts to stop hanging off my belly like a shower…
Getting back into it
Just started again a month ago after (my wife) having my second child. Got fat again lol. Dieting is a lot harder than lifting these days. Maintained most of my leg strength but lost a lot of upper body. Squat 375x5 Deadlift 425x5 Overhead press 155x5 Bench 225x5 Row 205x5 Powerclean 185x3 Looking for more people on this…
