Which do you think is the best routine for a beginner wanting to get bigger fast? I'm currently doing 5x5, but the 20 rep squat routine intrigues me...
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03-16-2009, 09:18 AM #1
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03-16-2009, 10:43 AM #2
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03-16-2009, 10:46 AM #3
Thanks for the response! Repped.
I'm doing the 5x5 but I'm not sure if I'm doing it right, at least as far as how I load the plates on the bar.
Currently, I'm doing the same weight for 5 sets of 5 reps, then increasing by 5 lbs every workout. I haven't calculated the 10%, 20%, etc and don't quite understand the pyramiding he wants people to do.
Which is why I think I'm doing more the stronglifts 5x5 program...where you start with the bar then add 5 pounds every single workout. That's how I've been doing it, and it's been working great.
I'm 5'6 and 120 lbs....started squatting I could barely do the bar....now I'm up to being able to squat 70 lbs 5x5, and tonight when I hit the gym it's going to be 75.
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03-16-2009, 10:49 AM #4
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03-16-2009, 11:07 AM #5
Stronglifts 5x5 beginner program:
http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5...ining-program/
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03-16-2009, 12:28 PM #6
That's a great routine. Just keep the same weight for 5x5 each time, but when you squat on your second day I would lower the weight by like 20-30% or work your way up to your working set you did on monday. (if you do 70lbs for 5x5 on monday, then wesday do 50x5,55x5,60x5,65x5,70x5) And then go back to normal 5x5 friday.
Make sure you eat like crazy! 7-9 hours of sleep at night. Skies the limit my friend. Hope I was helpful!
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03-16-2009, 01:48 PM #7
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03-16-2009, 02:40 PM #8
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03-17-2009, 06:21 AM #9
Thanks guys I really appreciate the input. Had probably my best workout every last night, hit 75 lbs with the squat! I know that's not much weight but for a beginner who has a small frame like me I'm pretty impressed with myself.
I hope alternating DB flyes and incline DB bench after my bench press for these workouts doesn't lead to overtraining. I love doing my flys.
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03-17-2009, 07:43 AM #10
Yeah man as IawI said, you would be best on Starting strength at the moment (or stronglifts 5x5). 5x5 with the varied loading over the three weekly workouts is an intermediate program designed for those guys who can basically no longer go heavy 3x a week without frying themselves. As a novice you don't need that - instead of progressing every monday like madcows or texas method 5x5 has you doing, you could be progressing mon/wed/fri, at least for a good few months. Once you stall a couple times on that set up, that's when those 5x5 set ups come into their own. I'd probably leave 20 rep squats for a year or so until your work capacity, mental strength are up and your technique is absolutely perfect.
To guys starting out - please understand: when you can deadlift 450lb for 10 reps your back, hamstrings & traps will reflect THAT not which program you used to get there. When you can curl 150 for 10, your biceps will reflect THAT, not which program, rep range or method you used to get there. There is no voodoo independent of poundage progression, just faster and slower ways of getting to your next pit stop.
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03-17-2009, 07:45 AM #11
my programme rocks
my training programme is very similar to this i have to say i do a bit of cv too though i am currently in best shape i have ever been in weighing in at 102kg 8% body fat fairly ripped my programme has taken bits from 4 of my favorite programmes i have done over past few years check them out they are all worth a look would recomend any one of them espesialy if you are looking to cut up and reduce fat
http://wanttobeatthefat.blogspot.com
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03-18-2009, 06:26 AM #12
Thanks for all the help guys, I really appreciate it. Will rep more on recharge.
Well today after work is another workout day, but my legs are still a bit sore and wobbly from Monday's squat at a new high for me, 75 lbs.
I don't want to miss a day even though I think I should to recover, so I'm thinking today I will lower my squat weight a bit, then do presses and deadlifts as normal, then go back up to 75 or perhaps move to 80 on Friday.
Opinions? Should I drop my squat weight by 20% or rest another day and attempt squats tomorrow at full weight?
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03-18-2009, 03:23 PM #13
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03-20-2009, 06:48 AM #14
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03-20-2009, 08:44 AM #15To guys starting out - please understand: when you can deadlift 450lb for 10 reps your back, hamstrings & traps will reflect THAT not which program you used to get there. When you can curl 150 for 10, your biceps will reflect THAT, not which program, rep range or method you used to get there. There is no voodoo independent of poundage progression, just faster and slower ways of getting to your next pit stop.
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03-20-2009, 11:24 AM #16
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If you're numbers are that low, you really should of started on Starting Strength or something similar with less volume.
Coincidentally, you probably shouldn't be doing 5x5 with straight sets.
http://www.geocities.com/elitemadcow...Linear_5x5.htm
That version of 5x5 has the intermediate lifter in mind, and you're ramping the weights. I'm not bashing your program, I'm just saying your much better off running SS then following up with 5x5 linear progression (ramping weights, not straight sets).
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03-22-2009, 03:55 PM #17
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03-22-2009, 05:15 PM #18
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