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I know this threat is being beaten to death. And I know multiple recommendations have been made thoruhgout this thread. I am currently tired of doing ICF 5x5. I don't feel like I'm making progress. Maybe I need to eat more, but the main thing is that I'm BORED and i HATE spending 1.5 hours in the gym, and I feel a lack of…

Yes, I understand. Maybe I am not asking my question clearly enough. A.) When is it OK for me to move past a standard 5x5 training program (ICF 5x5) and move on to a more hypertrophy based program, to build up muscle mass? and B.) is it ok to mix up the training styles? Example: Squat 5x5 Bench 8x3 OHP 8x3 Bent over BB Row…

Yes I always knew that you should do the main compound lifts in more strength ranges, and aux lifts in high rep ranges. But, for example, if I want my shoulders to grow more, is it OK to move that to a higher rep range in OHP, and keep my squatting at 5x5? Likewise, with Bench? Those are pretty big compound lifts, but I…

I guess I just don't know if I'm considered to have a "good" strength base at this point, and when it's ok to push past the strength phase and move to a more hypertrophy style training. My bench is 185 5x5, but my squat is still very weak. Is it a bad idea to move into hypertrophy rep ranges for some lifts, but remain in…

Actually, thinking about All Pro's as well. anyone have thoughts on that routine?

What do you guys think of this Push/Pull split? Push Routine A Bench presses 3 x 10, 8, 6 Incline dumbbell presses 3 x 8, 8, 6 Military presses 3 x 10, 8, 6 Upright rows 3 x 10, 8, 8 Barbell shrugs 3 x 10, 8, 6 Pushdowns 3 x 10, 8, 6 Lying extensions 3 x 8, 8, 6 Standing calf raises 3 x 12, 10, 8 Seated calf raises 3 x 15,…

Bump?

Okay all, If i'm being honest with myself, i would have to say that I am sick of hte ICF 5x5 workouts. A.) I'm bored B.) It's a lot of volume... not sure if i can keep up with the progression What should I do now? Should I move on to another program? I really want to focus on hypertrophy now. I dont think I juiced out all…

What do you guys think about Fierce 5? http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=162916931

I'm just following ICF 5x5 to a T, as told to do so by everyone here. The creator says that the program should take around 90 min.

Also wondering what people's thoughts on Crossfit are, and if that would help me toward my aesthetic goals? Does anyone have an experience with it? Maybem being with an instructor and being pushed each session, I could acheive better results? just a thought...

Yeah i tend to go as heavy as I can on the accessory work. I want to progress with those, so how else would I be able to get stronger with them if I don't push myself each workout? Isn't that counterintuitive?

No I'm not doing SL 5x5. I'm doing ICF 5x5

That's the thing - i feel like i've been running this program for so long, that i come into each workout with energy and enthusiasm, but then halfway through it (it takes about 90 minutes to complete), I dont find myself pushing myself as hard as I should be. How can I adjust this problem? Switch routines? Any others that…

I just want to make sure it's ok i've been doing this routine for so long. I know it's mostly "broscience" to confuse your muscles so often, but is it ok if I'm using the same routine for such an extended amount of time? What are good ways to break past this plateau? For example, my bench, I knocked down 10-15%, and worked…

What do I do in the sense that I keep stalling at 175x5x5 for bench? or 35x8x3 for DB curls? As another user pointed out, maybe I am overtraining? I am trying to find ways to progress, so i drop down in weight, control the speed, fine-tune form, but when I get back to the old weight, I fall into the same problem all over…

I understand. I just wanted to provide an example of the size/amount of leanesss I would love to aspire to. I know i would never actually Look like him. But I don't want people getting the wrong idea that I'm trying to look like an Arnold Swartzanneger or something. Again, his look is my ULTIMATE goal. I will be happy with…

I hope I didn't confuse anyone... that second photo is my GOAL photo, not what I look like now. To another poster's point, I do realize this will take quite a while to acheive. I don't expect to look like this over night. But I do want to feel like some progress (especially physically) is being made.

Here's what I got: 11/17/14: Squats - 105x5x5 OHP - 65x5x5 Bent over BB row - 85x5x5 Close grip Bench Press - 110x8x3 Db curls - 35x8x3 Bench - 145x5x5 DL- 185x5x1 Shrugs - 65x8x3 Tricep extension - 65x8x3 02/14/15: Squat - 155x5x5 DL - 215x5x1 Bench - 170x5x5 (stalled twice, dropped 10% and working my way up) OHP -…

Wait time on big compounds is 3 min (the recommended) and 90 seconds for accessory lifts

I understand everyone looks different and develops differently, but if I could get anywhere as near to this physique I would say it's my end goal. I realize I need to cut fat and build muscle. I just don't know how to get there anymore. I'm so frustrated

Will do! tonight I will go in and run some numbers for you guys.

I was. I started VERY light. I'm up to about 155 lbs now. I started at maybe 110 lbs. I kept having to go back and adjust form, make sure I was lowering enough, etc.

Until about a month ago I was very specific on my intake, etc. a series of personal issues kept me from being super accurate, but I still ate and went to the gym. I was gaining about 1 lb a week. Lifts (ohp, bench, row) all stalled. Squat is still low enough that it's progressinf. I have dropped down -10-20% when I fail 2x…

Sorry but I have been here there and back again with specifics. From freaking out over micro nutrients to the exact form of my tricep press downs, I am EXTREMELY detail oriented in my life, especially in my workouts. Everyone then tels me to just "eat and lift" which drives me crazy because it gives me no parameters I do…

I have begun squats/deads which are still pretty weak, but I have been progressing on. (Not slabbing on 10lbs a workout like everyone else seems to be able to do) but still adding progression.

I see that in the end it all evens out, but does that mean it works the same hypertrophy-wise? I do feel like I begin to wear out mid workout, and I find it hard to train with enough "intensity", but I'm not sure what that even entails.

All my lifts have gone up maybe 10 lbs in that time. Obviously I'm doing something wrong. I have no idea what I'm doing wrong. I make sure my form is as perfect as it can be, and I eat in surplus. I honestly give up. I dont know what else to do.

Would it be better if I switched to a more 8x3 etc style that leads to more hypertrophy? After all since I'm bulking my main concern is size not strength. I just want to fill out in my shoulders/arms/chest some more

ICF 5x5 A long time - at least 6 months Lifts have gone up, but not as much as I feel they should have. I still squat very light and can't even bench my body weight My weight was going up, but I have to eat 4000 cal a day just to gain any weight. I have not kept up with my bulk due to my stomach gut. I feel like I shluld…