5x5 for dumbell bent over row on bench.

[weeknees83]

hey guys i am going to start doing the 5x5 routine with my dumbells..

i got 70lbs on each dumbell and i placed my knee on the bottom of the bench and hand on the middle of it then i lift slowly..that how you do it right?

since its the 5x5 do it a total of 25 times and just quit?? with a 30 second rest between each set..

let me know.

[liverpool4ever]

well if you just started working out i would rather start out with 3x5, rest depends on your recovery between sets. Anywhere between 30-60 seconds per set should be fine

[ManInTheBox]

make sure you get a full stretch one the way down, and then pull up vigorously, focusing on squeezing your lats. i used to do them on a bench, parallel to the bench, in essence. I began doing them so my body is perpendicular to the bench, and i can power up and get a much better stretch this way. With straps I am doing sets of 8 with 120's. Remember to pull up explosively with control during this exercise, you want to use your back, not your shoulder and bicep. Any questions about my form, P.M. me.

[papi93]

http://exrx.net/WeightExercises/Back...ntOverRow.html

Start with you weakest arm first. Do five repetitions and then switch arms. Do 5 repetitions on your strong arm. You will do this a total of 5 times (5 sets).

Follow the rest period protocol for 5x5.