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I just downloaded the Strong Lift 5x5 app on my phone.. I like how it tells you how long to rest and tracks your progress. Might try this for a few months.. anybody doing it? Im a skinny newb
No you dont do accessory lifts. Its a bit of a minimalist program. Its a full body routine. Its really great for guys that are training for sports on top of weight lifting.as far as i know the 5x5 routine goes this:
3 times a week
day1 : squat, bench press, barbell row
day2 : squat, overhead Press, deadlift
day3: squat, bench press, barbell row
i don't get how that supposed to hit the rest of muscles?
where is biceps/triceps/incline bench,etc? do you guys work them in the non lifting days?
No you dont do accessory lifts. Its a bit of a minimalist program. Its a full body routine. Its really great for guys that are training for sports on top of weight lifting.
Depends on how you feel. I do an 1-2 accessory lifts after the prescribed program. It doesn't hurt. I also do this when I'm in camp. So even with the volume of skill-work, conditioning, cardio. I still don't feel the extra accessory work ruins anything.if i followed that program for 3 months, it means 3 months without targeting arms directly, like for example 3 months without no biceps curls at all and expect it to grow?
what if i made one of the 4 non-lifting days as arm day( both biceps/triceps), will it be overtraining?
as far as i know the 5x5 routine goes this:
3 times a week
day1 : squat, bench press, barbell row
day2 : squat, overhead Press, deadlift
day3: squat, bench press, barbell row
i don't get how that supposed to hit the rest of muscles?
where is biceps/triceps/incline bench,etc? do you guys work them in the non lifting days?
It’s decent, you will get stronger quickly and not waste too much time in the gym
I moved to 3x5 after that, I’m now on 3x3 after 2years lifting regularly
My bench still sucks tho
if i followed that program for 3 months, it means 3 months without targeting arms directly, like for example 3 months without no biceps curls at all and expect it to grow?
what if i made one of the 4 non-lifting days as arm day( both biceps/triceps), will it be overtraining?
The program is about strength, not building a balanced physique. You will get stronger, and your arms will grow plenty.
as far as i know the 5x5 routine goes this:
3 times a week
day1 : squat, bench press, barbell row
day2 : squat, overhead Press, deadlift
day3: squat, bench press, barbell row
i don't get how that supposed to hit the rest of muscles?
where is biceps/triceps/incline bench,etc? do you guys work them in the non lifting days?
Mine really didn't. My biceps at one point started looking like I did't train at all which is really frustrating to say the least.The program is about strength, not building a balanced physique. You will get stronger, and your arms will grow plenty.