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Stronglifts 5x5 workout
Posted on 7/20/15 at 8:17 am
Posted on 7/20/15 at 8:17 am
Has anyone here done this program or is currently doing it?
I started last week, started where he recommended, basically start with just the bar on all workouts and add 5 lbs each session. So far so good. I haven't done much with squats before, noticed the outside of my right knee has a little pop, feels like the tendon popping. No pain though.
Since I just started I'm still extremely light on my weights and don't feel like i'm getting a lot from the workouts yet, but I'm sure it will get tougher pretty quick.
I started last week, started where he recommended, basically start with just the bar on all workouts and add 5 lbs each session. So far so good. I haven't done much with squats before, noticed the outside of my right knee has a little pop, feels like the tendon popping. No pain though.
Since I just started I'm still extremely light on my weights and don't feel like i'm getting a lot from the workouts yet, but I'm sure it will get tougher pretty quick.
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Posted on 7/20/15 at 8:19 am to chickman1313
It adds up quickly, I have hit a wall right now but I have put on 20lbs over the course of 3 months doing it
Posted on 7/20/15 at 8:20 am to chickman1313
I did a few years back. Was addicting until I hurt my back 
Posted on 7/20/15 at 8:21 am to chickman1313
It gets tougher. Stick with it and work on your form. The gains will come quickly.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 8:21 am to chickman1313
Yeah, it's a good program for steadily increasing strength.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 8:24 am to chickman1313
I used it a couple of years ago, and a variation last year. Unless you are a complete novice then you don't need to start with the bar.
Starting Strength is a similar plan and he recommends initially finding your starting weight incrementally.
Starting Strength is a similar plan and he recommends initially finding your starting weight incrementally.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 9:01 am to chickman1313
I've been doing this program for almost 3 months. I love it. It definitely challenges you and if your honest with the program you will make great gains.
If you fail on an excersise 3 times it will tell you to deload some weight. I would recommend using the app if you don't have it already. The weights do get hard but you'll notice your able to do them. Keep it up!
If you fail on an excersise 3 times it will tell you to deload some weight. I would recommend using the app if you don't have it already. The weights do get hard but you'll notice your able to do them. Keep it up!
Posted on 7/20/15 at 11:12 am to burgeman
good stuff
yeah I feel like adding 5 lbs each time will add up pretty quick, but its weird right now not being super exhausted or sore after a workout, I guess its mainly for form right now anyway. Do yall supplement it with any additional workouts? or do you feel it is good enough to hit all muscle groups?
going to start running on my off days also
yeah I feel like adding 5 lbs each time will add up pretty quick, but its weird right now not being super exhausted or sore after a workout, I guess its mainly for form right now anyway. Do yall supplement it with any additional workouts? or do you feel it is good enough to hit all muscle groups?
going to start running on my off days also
Posted on 7/20/15 at 12:00 pm to chickman1313
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Do yall supplement it with any additional workouts?
No need for you to do so right now.
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do you feel it is good enough to hit all muscle groups?
What muscle groups do you think are being neglected?
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going to start running on my off days also
Bad idea. You are squatting 3 days a week and feel a pop in your knee? And you are going to start running?
Posted on 7/20/15 at 12:06 pm to chickman1313
Stick with the program. I wouldn't add any accessory exercises for at least 3 months. Even then, you don't really need them. Strong Lifts keeps everything simple, and honestly its better that way.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 12:11 pm to Artie Rome
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Artie Rome
Any idea what the knee deal could be? I've never had any knee issues and only notice that when I squat. Was thinking the running would be good for it, maybe jusy to tighten everything up in there.
I don't feel like I'm missing anything doing this, was just curious if anyone did anything additional. I'm sure once the weight gets heavier I'll feel more like I'm accomplishing something. Would it be a bad idea to just jump up 10 lbs per session instead of 5 for a couple weeks?
Posted on 7/20/15 at 12:14 pm to chickman1313
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I don't feel like I'm missing anything doing this, was just curious if anyone did anything additional. I'm sure once the weight gets heavier I'll feel more like I'm accomplishing something. Would it be a bad idea to just jump up 10 lbs per session instead of 5 for a couple weeks?
It would be a bad idea. Your knee is probably popping because it flairs out when you push up. You need to be working on form. Period. If you don't have a lifting partner then take video of your form.
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