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OT Workout Crew -Stronglifts 5x5?
Posted on 2/18/15 at 8:50 pm
Posted on 2/18/15 at 8:50 pm
Mostly done cardio focused workout programs in the past (Insanity, Insanity Max30)along with regular Army PT and trying to start lifting.
Used to lift back in high school (so many many moons ago)and am wanting to get back into it. Buddy recommended this and I started today. Just wondering any thoughts y'all might have.
Used to lift back in high school (so many many moons ago)and am wanting to get back into it. Buddy recommended this and I started today. Just wondering any thoughts y'all might have.
This post was edited on 2/18/15 at 8:51 pm
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Posted on 2/18/15 at 8:51 pm to Bluegrass_Cat
Highly regarded by all here
Posted on 2/18/15 at 8:53 pm to Bluegrass_Cat
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Just wondering any thoughts y'all might have.
I think I could whoop your scrawny arse in an arm wrastle
Posted on 2/18/15 at 8:53 pm to Bluegrass_Cat
I did it when I got back into working out after not doing it for a while. It's a good way to get much stronger in a short amount of time -- it'll help you move on to other things.
Posted on 2/18/15 at 8:56 pm to Bluegrass_Cat
Scruffy started it recently. Currently 2 weeks in. It isn't too demanding with current schedule. Also, it's a good slow buildup. Scruffy hasn't really worked out in 8 years.
You do feel pretty stupid in the gym when you are benching 50 lbs though.
Scruffy has heard good things about it.
You do feel pretty stupid in the gym when you are benching 50 lbs though.
Scruffy has heard good things about it.
Posted on 2/18/15 at 8:57 pm to Bluegrass_Cat
Great program to build strength. Your legs and arse will be ape like if you stick to it
Posted on 2/18/15 at 8:57 pm to Scruffy
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You do feel pretty stupid in the gym when you are benching 50 lbs though.
Agreed. I'm starting at 115, and working out at a gym on post and I had by far the lightest weight of anyone
Posted on 2/18/15 at 8:59 pm to Bluegrass_Cat
Smart move. Stick with it and it's a great way to get past being a beginner
Posted on 2/18/15 at 8:59 pm to Bluegrass_Cat
Don't worry a out your starting weight. Trust the plan.
Posted on 2/18/15 at 9:02 pm to Tiger Ryno
Yea, self-consciousness went out the window pretty quickly.
Figured sticking to the plan was the best bet.
Figured sticking to the plan was the best bet.
Posted on 2/18/15 at 9:02 pm to Bluegrass_Cat
It can be super quick at first, but when you get to heavy sets 5 sets of 5 squats takes forever.
I loved it because it got me hooked on standing strict overhead press; it's now my favorite lift. It translates better to other things, and I don't need a spotter so I've almost completely dropped traditional bench press.
As mentioned your legs will get crazy strong, and it's pretty nuts how much weight you can continually add on squats before you start to miss sets.
I loved it because it got me hooked on standing strict overhead press; it's now my favorite lift. It translates better to other things, and I don't need a spotter so I've almost completely dropped traditional bench press.
As mentioned your legs will get crazy strong, and it's pretty nuts how much weight you can continually add on squats before you start to miss sets.
Posted on 2/18/15 at 9:03 pm to Tiger Ryno
Is it worth it if you have been lifting for years but looking for something new?
Posted on 2/18/15 at 9:05 pm to bigberg2000
Not sure. If you are already huge it may not be the best.
Posted on 2/18/15 at 9:06 pm to Bluegrass_Cat
I have the workout in my bookmarks. It looks great.
Posted on 2/18/15 at 9:07 pm to Tiger Ryno
I started really light overall. 115 on bench (wasn't difficult) and 135 on squat. Kept the 65 lb starting weight for barbell rows.
I can see it becoming increasingly difficult though as the weight moves up, seeing as he advises adding 5 lbs per workout.
I can see it becoming increasingly difficult though as the weight moves up, seeing as he advises adding 5 lbs per workout.
Posted on 2/18/15 at 9:10 pm to FootballNostradamus
I went from squatting 170 and really struggling to squatting 245 5 x 5 in a matter of weEks. Then didn't lift at all for 7 months because of lazy then this January I started back easy at 185 and three weeks later I was back up to 245. Now up to 265 after only 6 weeks. I'm 5"7 and 185. I'm not following a strict stronglift routine now but I'm doing all of the core lifts
Posted on 2/18/15 at 9:10 pm to SabiDojo
I'm doing my own variation of 5x5 with front squats and cleans thrown in there. And more dead lifts
Posted on 2/18/15 at 9:15 pm to bigberg2000
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Is it worth it if you have been lifting for years but looking for something new?
Start with 3x3 or 5x5 with a moderate amount of weight if you've been lifting for a while.
DO NOT start with 85% of your normal 5 rep set. You'll plateau in a week or two. Not only are you working your muscles, but you're training them to be able to handle 5 straight sets.
I did it once when I was maxing probably 225-245. I wanna say I started with 135. It was a perfect amount. I'd caution to start even lower than you'd think for squats. 5x5 is insanely taxing on your entire nervous system. You really need to build up the required strength or you'll just hit a wall once you put any real weight on the bar.
Posted on 2/18/15 at 9:18 pm to FootballNostradamus
How often should you mix in cardio with this workout?
Posted on 2/18/15 at 9:20 pm to Dizz
I do a 10 min run before every workout. Mainly for warmup more than anything.
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