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    So I'm thinking about starting a 5x5 program. I keep seeing how some people are saying keep the same weight for every set and then move up every week 5 or so pounds. Then some are telling me to move up in weight every set and the next week move every set up 5 or so pounds. Can anyone tell me which is preferred or Better or anything ?
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    Originally Posted by msdawgs View Post
    So I'm thinking about starting a 5x5 program. I keep seeing how some people are saying keep the same weight for every set and then move up every week 5 or so pounds. Then some are telling me to move up in weight every set and the next week move every set up 5 or so pounds. Can anyone tell me which is preferred or Better or anything ?
    Either way works really. i did 5x5 same weight each set
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    Originally Posted by Labado21 View Post
    Either way works really. i did 5x5 same weight each set
    I also do all 5 sets at the same weight. Next session I increase by 5lbs. (Hopefully)
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    Same weight each set. Move up in weight when you get all 5 sets with 5 reps. When you move up, if you don't get all 5x5, keep the weight the same until you do.
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    Originally Posted by HarryFlashman View Post
    Same weight each set. Move up in weight when you get all 5 sets with 5 reps. When you move up, if you don't get all 5x5, keep the weight the same until you do.
    This, OP. that's what I did
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