Lyle Mcdonald on the Efficacy of 5x5 When Liftin Heavy

[Steakeater**]

A Look at the Classic 5X5 Program | BodyRecomposition - The Home of Lyle McDonald
The 5X5 Program

Preaching to the choir but its not the be all, end all, but is very effective when lifting heavy

 

[Cratos]

So, based on that, and other stuff I've read, if i'm doing 5x5 DL, adding weight each set, I'm really not DLing efficiently/maximizing it?

 

[Justin_Time]

nice read with the coffee this morning, thanks

 

[Justin_Time]

So, based on that, and other stuff I've read, if i'm doing 5x5 DL, adding weight each set, I'm really not DLing efficiently/maximizing it?

I think the volume can be effective to a certain point, especially when your learning the lift. But as it was saying in the article I recently moved to one working set to keep my gains moving... I moved to one set once I was DL'n 295 for 5x5

 

[RedNeckJiuJitsu]

Deadlifting 405 for 5x5 is very fun... That being said, I've only done a set like that once.

 

[chia]

Deadlifting 405 for 5x5 is very fun... That being said, I've only done a set like that once.

Yeah, it's almost as fun as 20 rep squats.

 

[canadapride**]

lately I've been experimenting with use lower weight but keeping my rest times shorter and consistent (2 minutes). I figure keeping the weight, reps, and sets consistent is good, why not time as well?

So far so good but too early for any solid conclusions.

 

[cXs808]

lately I've been experimenting with use lower weight but keeping my rest times shorter and consistent (2 minutes). I figure keeping the weight, reps, and sets consistent is good, why not time as well?

So far so good but too early for any solid conclusions.

although my training has changed over the years. i've always kept the limit of my rest times 2 minutes...that being said, my gains have been good. I feel like if you are going for absolute strength though, greater rest times would be more appreciated. I know a few pros who wait 5-10 minutes between sets

 

[RedNeckJiuJitsu]

I usually rest between 2-3 minutes. That can increase to around 5 if I'm going for a maxor doing heavy singles.

 

[Sohan]

although my training has changed over the years. i've always kept the limit of my rest times 2 minutes...that being said, my gains have been good. I feel like if you are going for absolute strength though, greater rest times would be more appreciated. I know a few pros who wait 5-10 minutes between sets

When I competed in PL, I would rest 9 minutes between sets of bench, SQ, or DL. I don't remember how I came up with that, but I wouldn't feel rested at 7 or 8, and 10 seemed too long. I lifted at least 30% more than I do today, where I rest a max of 2-3 minutes between, and mix in more 8-10 rep sets as well, where back then I rarely went higher than 5 reps. However, my strength endurance is much better than when I lifted heavier (comparatively) and I don't gas at all, which is necessary for BJJ training---my main focus today.

 

[WhiteLightning**]

Yeah, it's almost as fun as 20 rep squats.

Are you a brother of the twenty rep squat fraternity?