Stronglifts 5x5

[CEdwards]

What does everyone think of this?

I had a look at the reviews and by the looks of it, it works very well and alot of people have had good gains off it

[Saxologist]

I did this regime for 2 months, you need to increase the weight by 5lb every cycle iirc?

I noticed I had put on more muscle, but i lacked motivation to carry it on.

i'd say go for it, for the 12 weeks and see how you get

[CEdwards]

I did this regime for 2 months, you need to increase the weight by 5lb every cycle iirc?

I noticed I had put on more muscle, but i lacked motivation to carry it on.

i'd say go for it, for the 12 weeks and see how you get

Yeah i think so mate

Think ill go for it, unless you can suggest me another training programme to follow thats best for beginners

[Giraffe]

Stick to this, for a good while, until you are deadlifting/squatting/benching a decent amount. Maybe chuck in some shoulder pressing every now and then...

[CEdwards]

Stick to this, for a good while, until you are deadlifting/squatting/benching a decent amount. Maybe chuck in some shoulder pressing every now and then...

Sounds good mate, thanks :)

[Gordi]

i did it and my bench/squat/deadlift all went up :) good for starters aswel. i have the excell doc all filled out somewhere i think:)

[CEdwards]

Did you put much size on?

[Giraffe]

Just forget about size for now. You'll get bigger and stronger, but what you want is a good strength base for the future, and good technique. You will get bigger as well, but focus on technique and improving your strength for now.

[joeybop]

A good prog to follow is the wendler 5/3/1. will get you lifting more.:y:

[SaxoWM]

A good prog to follow is the wendler 5/3/1. will get you lifting more.:y:

I would say rinse 5x5 for all its gains to begin with and then maybe follow the 5/3/1 program

[frenchcarparts]

I've always thought this kind of workout would be great while cutting??

[Dizzy]

5x5 is good for cutting when coupled with correct intensity and conditioning. I used a modified 5x5 programme for my transformation cut. Just done a 5/3/1 cycle to get my strength back, and going to do a 5x10 big but boring style programme from now till february to gain some mass back. Stick to it though, you should have a 1rm at the very least of: Bodyweight + 0.5 chin, bodyweight overhead press, bodyweight x1.25 bench, bodyweight x1.5 squat, bodyweigt x1.75/2 deadlift.

[CEdwards]

I've just found out they have an app too, to track your progress which is pretty good!

Gonna start this as soon as I get a job!!