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This question really can't be answered. For one thing, Starr's 5x5 is a template and not really any seperate collection of programs. Another problem is we don't have enough info from the OP. Starr's...

Madcows is a good program. If you do end up going through with it I recommend you read his training primer, read some of Glenn Pendlay's posts on running a 5x5, and also read The Strongest Shall...

I have used a number of programs over the years. The most important thing to remember is this: if it is working keep doing it. Changing routines because one looks better or seems like "the magic...

I see what you are saying, I misunderstood you. The principle is the same (heavy, light, and medium) but the workouts are different. There is no arguing that.

Yeah, like I said, it comes out the same but the terminology used is different. Heavy = high workload (volume), light = lightest workload (recovery), medium = medium workload (intensity). There are...

Correct, although both use the heavy, light, and medium principle (Ripp calls it something different, but it comes out the same). There is a lot more you can do with Starr's setup than just 5 sets of...

What you posted here isn't the heavy, light, and medium principle. Heavy, light, and medium refers to the workload and certain days of the week (although it can be programmed different) not a single...

TM is a good 5x5 setup, but it is a higher volume setup than a 5x5 setup with ramped sets each workout. Sometimes the lower volume a ramped 5x5 gives you helps in strength gains.

I walk around with my log book as well. Is your 5x5 set up so that you do 5,6,6,6,5? A true 5x5 routine is set up using the heavy, light, and medium principle in some way. You can set up rep ranges...

I have had many setbacks since I started training and I know I may have more down the road. Setbacks happen and you just have to deal with them as they come and keep moving forward. Patience is key...

I work out 3 days a week but not on SS. Also, I really don't care if I get a little flabby. It is necessary to gain a little fat to build muscle and it personally helps my strength gains.

The press progresses very slow compared to other exercises. You really have to have a lot of patience and go to the gym consistently. Also, consider upping your calorie intake. At 5'4" I take in at...

Scientific studies can be great,but you really have to look at everything involved with the testing. In my experience a lot of scientific studies on exercise turn out to be flawed in some way or do...

100% BS. Seriously, anyone who has spent time under the bar can tell you this is wrong. OP, don't overthink this. Rest as long as YOU need, not as long as someone else tells you to.

Yeah there are lots of them, but 5x5 ("true" 5x5) workouts are all based on the same principles. Also, from what I gather the OP is only thinking of doing this for one week, so it really doesn't...

Give it a shot and see how it goes. If you find it too taxing I recommend doing only one heavy set. I do 5 sets of 5 but I ramp up to only 1 heavy set.

Do the deads before the pullups and rows. I always ramp my deadlift sets. You can get away with multiple heavy sets when you first start working out, but once the weight starts getting up there it is...

On occasion it is no big deal.

Read up on the stickies.

It has been my experience that this works well. Heavy strength training followed by higher rep work is the way to go if you want to add in repetition work. I tried cycling strength work and high reps...