Is 5x5 enough?

[Friend-O-Mine]

Yes 5x5 is great for increasing strength. I did Stronglifts 5x5. Its same as Starting Strength except that there are no power cleans with Stronglifts versus Starting Strength.

Otherwise its basically the same program so depending on whether you want to do power cleans or not (I did not want to do them myself, They seem dangerous)

 

[Friend-O-Mine]

Try 5 x 5 for 60 days and see for yourself.

 

[Seven]

This routine is what I have been using the last few months. Even on the Hypertorphy days I use a technique called Post-Activation-Potentiation (PAP). This technique allows me to lift slightly heavier weights for more reps than usual. I only use this for Bench and squats.

Post-Activation-Potentiation??

 

[franchise24]

Post-Activation-Potentiation??

Here are some articles that will explain it better than I will.
https://www.t-nation.com/training/stage-system
Post-Activation Potentiation
If you are the reading type this one will be a good read.
POSTACTIVATION POTENTIATION: AN INTRODUCTION

 

[franchise24]

sorry and thanks

IMO it would depend on your goals. You can use HIIT or LISS based off of what you are trying to achieve.

 

[ddp7]

IMO it would depend on your goals. You can use HIIT or LISS based off of what you are trying to achieve.

Yeah thanks,It's just that I like hiit.

 

[franchise24]

Yeah thanks,It's just that I like hiit.

You just have to find a balance between HIIT and the 5x5 routine. You don't want to burn yourself out.

 

[ddp7]

You just have to find a balance between HIIT and the 5x5 routine. You don't want to burn yourself out.

In any case, do you necessarily guide yourself through fatigue ?. The truth is that in fasting with a little coffee, I can do incredible things even while being tired. But sometimes it seems that I find it difficult to burn fat. I guess you're right I should plan the matter better.

 

[franchise24]

In any case, do you necessarily guide yourself through fatigue ?. The truth is that in fasting with a little coffee, I can do incredible things even while being tired. But sometimes it seems that I find it difficult to burn fat. I guess you're right I should plan the matter better.

Plan implement and follow through bro. You will be good.

 

[ddp7]

Plan implement and follow through bro. You will be good.

Trying to overcome the accursed habit of training without eating. It's hard when you're used to it.

 

[franchise24]

Trying to overcome the accursed habit of training without eating. It's hard when you're used to it.

Lol. Yeah with a high intensity program I have to get some pre workout eating on. Lol

 

[OccupyGeorge]

5x5 madcow was the first program I've ever used and it helped me so much. If your happy with results and you want to try something a little different I suggest Jim Wendler's 5/3/1
I know there is a website that actually gives u the 135page brook for free u just need to google it.
5/3/1 goes over literally everything and any lifter can learn from it. It's always a program I incorporate EVERY winter to build up thickness and strength.
Good luck mate

 

[Les]

I'm going to give it a go starting after work tonight. It was the 3day a week that gave me pause.
I'm in need of a change up so it'll be good. Thanks for the input.

 

[franchise24]

I'm going to give it a go starting after work tonight. It was the 3day a week that gave me pause.
I'm in need of a change up so it'll be good. Thanks for the input.

Are you going log it?

 

[Les]

Are you going log it?

No. I don't think there's enough in that program for a good log. I will probably log the next one because I'll pick a program with more to it.

 

[Les]

I'll be riding with you in yours the whole way though.

 

[franchise24]

No. I don't think there's enough in that program for a good log. I will probably log the next one because I'll pick a program with more to it.

Sounds good. 5/3/1 is pretty good. Get with @Perrin Aybara he has some material that could help guide you. I'm going finish off my usual program. Three more weeks then I'll switch over to 5/3/1 or I'll try RTS. This is my first full week back in the gym the last month was tough for me to get into the gym. But all systems go now.

 

[OccupyGeorge]

http://crossfitnorthvancouver.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Wendler-PDF.pdf

Jim Wendler 5/3/1 PDF ^^^^^^^

 

[Perrin Aybara]

I'm going to give it a go starting after work tonight. It was the 3day a week that gave me pause.
I'm in need of a change up so it'll be good. Thanks for the input.

You think three days isn't enough at first. It gets hard after awhile and you won't be able to recover enough to continue making progress and then it's time to move to the next stage.

If you want that material @franchise24 is talking about let me know and I'll PM you.

 

[Les]

You think three days isn't enough at first. It gets hard after awhile and you won't be able to recover enough to continue making progress and then it's time to move to the next stage.

If you want that material @franchise24 is talking about let me know and I'll PM you.

Appreciate that and I may take you up on that offer.