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re: Strong gains 5x5 reviews and advice.
Posted on 1/31/17 at 11:34 am to Tiger Ryno
Posted on 1/31/17 at 11:34 am to Tiger Ryno
quote:
Your bench is weAK for a guy who squats 300 and dl 375.
Yeah, I've always struggled with bench press. I don't really know why. I have a slightly oddly shaped right pec from surgery when I was a baby. Also may just be I have a form problem.
This post was edited on 1/31/17 at 11:36 am
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Posted on 1/31/17 at 11:36 am to Mir
quote:
If you're pushing 225 I'd recommend building your own plan. Strong lifts is good but it's geared more towards starting out lifting
He could have success with it. I didn't start plateauing until my 5x5 sets were at 255. He can then switch to something like Mad Cow after a deload or two.
Posted on 1/31/17 at 11:38 am to LSUTigersVCURams
I do 3-4 sets of RPT on my main lifts
No set number of reps. Basically for set 1 i try to do as many reps as possible for the weight i pick. For sets after that i drop 10% of the weight and do 1 more rep than the last set.
For the 1st set you want to go heavy. The ideal rep range is 5-6. Anything more than 6 you are going too light, anything less than 5 you are going too heavy.
For example this morning on bench i did:
6x225
7x205
8x185
9x165
No set number of reps. Basically for set 1 i try to do as many reps as possible for the weight i pick. For sets after that i drop 10% of the weight and do 1 more rep than the last set.
For the 1st set you want to go heavy. The ideal rep range is 5-6. Anything more than 6 you are going too light, anything less than 5 you are going too heavy.
For example this morning on bench i did:
6x225
7x205
8x185
9x165
Posted on 1/31/17 at 11:47 am to goldennugget
I like doing the opposite:
205x7
225x5
245x3
265x1+
Increase sets by 5 lbs each week.
205x7
225x5
245x3
265x1+
Increase sets by 5 lbs each week.
Posted on 1/31/17 at 11:49 am to LSUTigersVCURams
Agree with the other posters. Try 5/3/1 and you're more than capable of subbing assistance work where you feel you have weak points.
Posted on 1/31/17 at 12:50 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
Wendler 5.3.1 is your answer.
Posted on 1/31/17 at 1:01 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
As advanced as you already are I think you'll be failing of 5x5 pretty fast. If I were you I would go with Rippetoe's Starring Strength 3X5.
Posted on 1/31/17 at 3:00 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
quote:
quote:
Your bench is weAK for a guy who squats 300 and dl 375.
Yeah, I've always struggled with bench press. I don't really know why. I have a slightly oddly shaped right pec from surgery when I was a baby. Also may just be I have a form problem.
No, you're bench is fine, and right in line with your other lifts.
A male that can deadlift 500lbs should be able to squat 400 and bench 315.
Based on your numbers, everything is proportional.
Posted on 1/31/17 at 3:14 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
LINK
"If you’ve done the Squat, Bench and Deadlift before, with good technique, you can start with 50% of your five rep max."
I've been doing StrongLifts for the last 3-4 months. I've loved it. Meets my schedule... married, employed, father. But I've recently torn a ligament in my hip, and am having to modify the squat/deadlift until I have surgery.
"If you’ve done the Squat, Bench and Deadlift before, with good technique, you can start with 50% of your five rep max."
I've been doing StrongLifts for the last 3-4 months. I've loved it. Meets my schedule... married, employed, father. But I've recently torn a ligament in my hip, and am having to modify the squat/deadlift until I have surgery.
This post was edited on 1/31/17 at 3:15 pm
Posted on 1/31/17 at 3:15 pm to GG_OZ_WM
And I'd suggest getting the app. It's really helpful in keeping up with your progress and keeping you on track.
Posted on 1/31/17 at 3:16 pm to GG_OZ_WM
The SL app is great for anyone doing that. If you need a broader app (not doing SL) then try JEFIT.
This post was edited on 1/31/17 at 3:17 pm
Posted on 1/31/17 at 3:18 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
Download the Big Lifts 2 app. It has 5/3/1, 5x5, etc. on it.
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