quick question about 5x5

[Fanatik]

I'm doing bill stars 5x5.
The first two sets are really light so i dont take any rest time between, or for first 2-3 sets i would do front squats instead of back squats,
would this have any negative effect on me progressing with weight?

[jdmalm123]

I'm doing bill stars 5x5.
The first two sets are really light so i dont take any rest time between, or for first 2-3 sets i would do front squats instead of back squats,
would this have any negative effect on me progressing with weight?

The shorter rest is fine if you are strong for your other sets.

The purpose of warm-ups and ramping are to prep your mind & body for the working sets. The warm-up should be as close to the working sets as possible. While it won't be a huge factor, I would still suggest you do one or the other.

No one says you can't do a 5x5 with front squats. In fact, that's a good way to vary it later, but keep it pure. The purpose is to groove the patterns so you can make the progress at the top end.