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Hello, Im in week 5 of the 5x5 routine thats in the faq, it gave me great results but my main goal right now is increase my pulling strenght for jiu jitsu so I wanted to ask how could I change the routine to accomplish that (Or if anyone wants to suggest another routine I would appreciate it). Thanks
 
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betamin said:
Hello, Im in week 5 of the 5x5 routine thats in the faq, it gave me great results but my main goal right now is increase my pulling strenght for jiu jitsu so I wanted to ask how could I change the routine to accomplish that (Or if anyone wants to suggest another routine I would appreciate it). Thanks
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Are you still making gains?

Yes -> Good, keeping going.

No -> Eat more.
 
The only way to get stronger is to be consistent with your training, and make sure you have a training system that allows for progressive overload. Basically, you need to do one more rep or more weight. Bill Starr's 5x5 will do this for you.

There is no magically fairy dust for getting stronger. You have to go to the gym and do the work. Over time, you will get stronger.
 
hahaha ive never seen the samuel jackson gif, I understand what you are saying but i was wondering if I could make a change like instead of doing squats 3 times a week i could do 3 times BOR or maybe pullups, I understand that the squat is better for overall development but I really dont need that much strenght in the legs, instead I lack in pulling (and upper body overall)
Sorry about the english
 
1. Squating does a whole lot more than just the legs.
2. Yes, you need the strength in your legs
3. Read the faq again
4. what are your numbers?
5. Have you started a log?
6. Read the faq.
 
Hexagon said:
1. Squating does a whole lot more than just the legs.
2. Yes, you need the strength in your legs
3. Read the faq again
4. what are your numbers?
5. Have you started a log?
6. Read the faq.
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I know that I need strenght in my legs but mostly I play a high guard type of game where flexibility is more used than strenght, besides I find that when I play guard its more about "leg placement" than pushing strenght.
4: I have been doing weights for a month before i saw the 5x5 routine in one of those gyms that only had machines, in there I did a 12x3 routine xD. Ive been using the 5x5 for 5 weeks:

*Weights in pounds*

Bench press: 110.2
Squat: 154.3
BOR: 88.2
Deadlift: lower back injury x(
pull ups: 5x5x10 pounds
military press: 55.1

EDIT: Also I forgot about something, the idea of swapping an excersice for another was taken from the thread about the 5x5, I copypaste here:

"One of the most common specialzation questions is for the triceps/shoulders/upper chest. For example, this individual will find it easy to grow his chest, but his triceps do not respond. This is where a "bodybuilding" perspective is needed.
All you'll need to do is swap the bench press for the standing Military press, and follow the formula for the bench press, but obviously substituting the military press. On Wednesday (deadlift day), you'll perform the bench press. "


Im from argentina so I use kilos, excuse the decimal numbers xD
 
nooo ahhahah the weights are in pounds, i weigh about 160 pounds I think
 
You are a complete beginner. It is a mistake at this point to start creating your own routine. Read the FAQ.
 
so your asking for help with pulling strength and your not deadlifting? what injury prevents you from deadlifting yet you can squat? the answer to your question is to let your injury heal and start deadlifting, do powercleans if possible for now
 
your pulling strength will come if you continue with the program as it states

i'm in like the second week of it but i used to do alot of rows as part of my old body building routines and now i'm rowing 90kg
 
So you want to increased your pulling strength...and yet don't deadlift?

You have a lower back injury that makes it impossible to deadlift, yet you can still do BJJ?

Lame. Kill yourself now to save time.
 
how often do you guys deadlift?

im thinking of alternating heavy squat once a week and heavy deadlift once a week

which means i deadlift once every other week
 
Steakeater said:
how often do you guys deadlift?

im thinking of alternating heavy squat once a week and heavy deadlift once a week

which means i deadlift once every other week
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I deadlift once every five days, but others do it less frequently.

And to answer your question: keep training and eat, eat, eat. That's all you have to worry about right now.
 
betamin said:
I know that I need strenght in my legs but mostly I play a high guard type of game where flexibility is more used than strenght, besides I find that when I play guard its more about "leg placement" than pushing strenght.
4: I have been doing weights for a month before i saw the 5x5 routine in one of those gyms that only had machines, in there I did a 12x3 routine xD. Ive been using the 5x5 for 5 weeks:

*Weights in pounds*

Bench press: 110.2
Squat: 154.3
BOR: 88.2
Deadlift: lower back injury x(
pull ups: 5x5x10 pounds
military press: 55.1

EDIT: Also I forgot about something, the idea of swapping an excersice for another was taken from the thread about the 5x5, I copypaste here:

"One of the most common specialzation questions is for the triceps/shoulders/upper chest. For example, this individual will find it easy to grow his chest, but his triceps do not respond. This is where a "bodybuilding" perspective is needed.
All you'll need to do is swap the bench press for the standing Military press, and follow the formula for the bench press, but obviously substituting the military press. On Wednesday (deadlift day), you'll perform the bench press. "


Im from argentina so I use kilos, excuse the decimal numbers xD
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Wait.. you want to pull more but don't deadlift? Even if you deadlifted once a week, I'd say deadlift more of pulling power is your goal.
 
If you want to increase your upper body pulling strength just add some pullups/chins/BOR to your workouts.

Do whatever it is the FAQ tells you to do and then do 5x5 pullups or chins or BOR at the end of the workout.

Also, add deadlifts. Deadlifts and squats will do more for your athletic development than anything else at this point in your training life.
 
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