Stronglifts 5x5?

[Gotyaha]

So, I usually lift at my Highschool with a coach, but we've already competed so we're done for the year..I was wondering if Stronglift's 5x5 would be the best workout program to increase my weights?

I'm 230lbs, and at my weight, my lifts are **** basically..My max squat is 425, max deadlift is 405, and max bench is 195.

Is there any certain workout that I could do that could help me increase my weights? I'll post a form video for all my lifts if needed on Monday.

[MonsterLifter]

I'd rather do Starting Strength than Stronglifts.

[Gotyaha]

I'd rather do Starting Strength than Stronglifts.

foru m.bod ybuilding.co m/showt hread.php?t=998224&page=1 (Remove spaces, I can't post links...total of 4 spaces.)

^ This? "Guide to Novice Barbell Training, aka the Official RIPPETOE-STARTING STRENGTH FAQ"

Looks like a lot of reading, but..Lol. I was also looking at the workout section, and I saw an interesting workout by Steve Cook...I just want a workout that will guarantee strength gains.

[Gotyaha]

Nobody? Lol

[MonsterLifter]

foru m.bod ybuilding.co m/showt hread.php?t=998224&page=1 (Remove spaces, I can't post links...total of 4 spaces.)

^ This? "Guide to Novice Barbell Training, aka the Official RIPPETOE-STARTING STRENGTH FAQ"

Looks like a lot of reading, but..Lol. I was also looking at the workout section, and I saw an interesting workout by Steve Cook...I just want a workout that will guarantee strength gains.

If you are novice you'll notice strength gains with any 5x5 or strength routine, just a matter of taste I think, but I personally would choose Starting Strength.

[Homanator]

Stronglifts with more assistance work was lovely for me.

[scorpionsf]

stop squatting high

[hammerfelt]

StrongLifts was very good to me.

[lynch0617]

My bench is more then yours, the rest are nowhere even close.. dafuq? But I'm on wendler now and enjoying it, don't know about strong lifts sorry

[SPFjudge]

stop squatting high

This.


and do the 5x5

[StrongDruid]

5x5 lifting has been very good to me too - getting stronger every week. I also do P90X in the evenings, which is when I get my pullups and situps done. Also - a month ago, I started paying more attention to what I eat and it's helping a lot.

[BigPunisher92]

I love 5x5, I have had truly amazing results on it. I just started a new cycle on it, cant wait to see the progress.

[doingwork30]

A 5x5 might be your best option, but a few things to consider-

-you're probably squatting high if your squats are better than your deadlifts. Perhaps post a form check somewhere
-your bench will be able to progress linearly for longer than anything else because it is so low
-stronglifts is just Starting Strength with extra volume. An intermediate 5x5 like Madcow's/Starr's would likely be more appropriate for your level of training advancement

[Gotyaha]

A 5x5 might be your best option, but a few things to consider-

-you're probably squatting high if your squats are better than your deadlifts. Perhaps post a form check somewhere
-your bench will be able to progress linearly for longer than anything else because it is so low
-stronglifts is just Starting Strength with extra volume. An intermediate 5x5 like Madcow's/Starr's would likely be more appropriate for your level of training advancement

My brother had around a 60lb higher squat than his deadlift, he was able to do 485 squat in competition, and a 425 deadlift.
Yeah, I really want to increase my bench.

Is this the correct link for Madcow 5x5? Just want to make sure I'm looking at the right thing..
stronglifts.com/madcow-5x5-training-programs/

And is this the appropriate link for Starr's 5x5 aswell?
startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/Bill_Starr_5x5

I'm not allowed to post links yet.

Thanks, - Gotyaha.

[Gotyaha]

bump.

[Jericoe]

^ stop squatting high, and tell your brother to stop squatting high.

http://stronglifts.com/madcow/5x5_Pr...Linear_5x5.htm

[Gotyaha]

^ stop squatting high, and tell your brother to stop squatting high.

stronglifts.com/madcow/5x5_Program/Linear_5x5.htm

I don't see why...? My coach instructs me to squat as much as I can...he's gone up to an 80lb jump for me at one point.

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One thing, Friday...The gym I go to is not open on Fridays...Could I change the workout days to monday, tuesday, thursday? Or should I just find another gym for Friday workouts?

[cmurray]

SL 5x5 is a good program. If you are interested, give it a shot for a few weeks and see how you feel about it. I saw greater gains with a 5 3 1 program, but I know a few people that had a lot of success with 5x5.

[Gotyaha]

SL 5x5 is a good program. If you are interested, give it a shot for a few weeks and see how you feel about it. I saw greater gains with a 5 3 1 program, but I know a few people that had a lot of success with 5x5.

I did a 5, 4, 3, 2 program.

Anyways, what is the meaning by not squatting high? Just curious.

Edit:

Okay, reading Bill Starr 5x5 - Madcow...On any of the days, the 5x5, do any of those sets go up in weight?

Say I go and bench 165 for the first week, would it just be 5 sets of 5 reps of 165? And stay at that weight?

Also, could I switch up the lifting dates to something like...Monday, Tuesday, Thursday?

[baxtej44]

I did a 5, 4, 3, 2 program.

Anyways, what is the meaning by not squatting high? Just curious.

squatting high is not squatting down to the point at which your hip crease is below the top of your knee. there are minute differences between feds... some more than others.

[Jericoe]

I did a 5, 4, 3, 2 program.

Anyways, what is the meaning by not squatting high? Just curious.

Edit:

Okay, reading Bill Starr 5x5 - Madcow...On any of the days, the 5x5, do any of those sets go up in weight?

Say I go and bench 165 for the first week, would it just be 5 sets of 5 reps of 165? And stay at that weight?

Also, could I switch up the lifting dates to something like...Monday, Tuesday, Thursday?

Just download the spreadsheet and enter your lifts into it, it will lay out the program and then you will understand. Yes you can switch up the days, I do it all the time. The days I lift on are never consistent, just make sure you get in all 3 sessions for the week and try to get at least a day of rest inbetween them.

[Gotyaha]

Just download the spreadsheet and enter your lifts into it, it will lay out the program and then you will understand. Yes you can switch up the days, I do it all the time. The days I lift on are never consistent, just make sure you get in all 3 sessions for the week and try to get at least a day of rest inbetween them.

So, I see the spreadsheet calculates my 1RM, and my 5RM.

If my 5RM squat is: 333, round to 335.

My first week of squat would be 310lbs, and I do that 5 times, for 5 sets?

[Jericoe]

So, I see the spreadsheet calculates my 1RM, and my 5RM.

If my 5RM squat is: 333, round to 335.

My first week of squat would be 310lbs, and I do that 5 times, for 5 sets?

Yup that's correct. Just round the numbers.

You don't hit your current 5rm till week 4, after that week you hit a pr every week.

[Gotyaha]

Yup that's correct. Just round the numbers.

You don't hit your current 5rm till week 4, after that week you hit a pr every week.

Alright..So I've never barbell row'd before..so I'll start out light tomorrow, and post a form video.

[Gotyaha]

Yup that's correct. Just round the numbers.

You don't hit your current 5rm till week 4, after that week you hit a pr every week.

By the way...is it

setsxreps
or
repsxsets?

So 5x4

Is that 5 reps, 4 sets
or 5 sets, 4 reps

[Jericoe]

By the way...is it

setsxreps
or
repsxsets?

So 5x4

Is that 5 reps, 4 sets
or 5 sets, 4 reps

4 sets of 5 reps

[Danmacca]

So, I see the spreadsheet calculates my 1RM, and my 5RM.

If my 5RM squat is: 333, round to 335.

My first week of squat would be 310lbs, and I do that 5 times, for 5 sets?

Isn't it working up to a top set of 5x310???

The spreadsheet lays it out for you

[joeltcyp]

I'd rather do Starting Strength than Stronglifts.

[biggerleaffan]

I don't see why...? My coach instructs me to squat as much as I can...he's gone up to an 80lb jump for me at one point.

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One thing, Friday...The gym I go to is not open on Fridays...Could I change the workout days to monday, tuesday, thursday? Or should I just find another gym for Friday workouts?

Why not just do Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday........

[CFPeterson68]

An intermediate 5x5 like Madcow's/Starr's would likely be more appropriate for your level of training advancement

This. Its hard to tell without trying a novice program first, to see if you can still put plates on each and every workout, but with the numbers you are reporting I bet you are no longer novice, which is what SL 5x5 or SS are.