imo u shouldnt be doin a 5x5 program if ur a beginner and if 130lbs is all u can squat then id say you need more time looking at form/rest/nutrition. just my 2 cents gl with ur work
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imo u shouldnt be doin a 5x5 program if ur a beginner and if 130lbs is all u can squat then id say you need more time looking at form/rest/nutrition. just my 2 cents gl with ur work
imo u shouldnt be doin a 5x5 program if ur a beginner and if 130lbs is all u can squat then id say you need more time looking at form/rest/nutrition. just my 2 cents gl with ur work
Thanks, but why no 5x5 specifically ?
Thanks, but why no 5x5 specifically ?
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OK thanks for the info, but would you say that 115 and 95 were your max, ie. you couldn't have done one more rep ? I feel people often don't go to max at first, and then their starting weights are actually lower than they could be.
In my case at least that was true, it's difficult to find the correct weight to perform 5 reps but not one more over 5 sets.
Not sure what you mean. SL5x5 IS a program for beginner, so...
The 5x5 program is perfect for a beginner who can only squat 130, IMO.imo u shouldnt be doin a 5x5 program if ur a beginner and if 130lbs is all u can squat then id say you need more time looking at form/rest/nutrition. just my 2 cents gl with ur work
The 5x5 program is perfect for a beginner who can only squat 130, IMO.
Ive been running stronglifts for the past 2 months or so. Was making a progression on all the lifts. Jumped the gun on adding weights and form started to struggle. At this point I dialed back the weight and have made it a focal point to make sure form is perfect. This isnt a race, who gives a shit what numbers you are putting up. As long as you can get through the 5 sets of 5 with solid form, eating and resting properly, everyething will fall into place
I have been on stronglifts program on and off since spring so I'll tell you guys about my progress since I am finally sticking to it.
Yesterday I busted 2 nuts before training (not even joking). Then I went and destroyed my 295x5 squat and then did 130x5 press and then 335x5 deadlift.
There goes the masturbating before exercise=bad myth.
I am 19 6'3 and 185lbs (very lean) BTW. I got the long 80in armspan so my bench and press still suck but they are making great progress.
so the program is good in my conclusion.
I was referring to Stronglifts 5x5 being perfect for a beginner who can squat 130, not MadCow which I believe is far more suited once you stop seeing substantial progression with SL.Ideal situation is running a reral beginner program like SS first. I agree though 5X5 Madcow works for beginners no question...
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