[Canadian Iron]

Originally Posted by LT1PnyKlr

Im thinking about giving the 5x5 routine a try found here http://www.geocities.com/elitemadcow...Linear_5x5.htm just wondering what everyones opinions are?

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=680610
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=733077
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=732233
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=732230

Originally Posted by Liquidtensi0n

I weighed myself at 228 today. That's over 20lbs since I started the 5x5. My gains have been almost too quick. I noticed stretch marks on my triceps last week over spring break and got yelled at by my mom for that lol. She said that gaining muscle this quick can't be good. Well, I'm almost starting to agree with her. Today I noticed a huge (maybe 4 inches long) and fat stretch mark on my inner thigh. It looks pretty mean and I'm glad it's in a very inconspicuous place. I'm gonna start eating at around maintenance again cause to curb this a bit.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...=682583&page=3

Originally Posted by VikingMan

Week 9 5x5 Strength Gain Talley

Squat 5RM 320 = + 35LBS
Bench 5RM 290 = + 15LBS <--- clearly this is where my focus has been in the past...
Dead 5RM 370 = + 45LBS
Rows 5RM 225 = + 30 LBS
OH Press 5RM 170 = + 35LBS