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Squats, deadlifts, standing overhead press.

Your strength gains won't really go down that much, especially if you're just doing 500 cals under. I'm also cutting 500 under and doing 5x5 and I've still been able to go up 5 lbs each week in bench...

I just read this whole thread and you're definitely on the right track, losing fat and getting stronger. You probably already know this, but I just wanted to say that fruits and whole wheat foods are...

I actually started tearing up over how amazing this one was. Thank you.

Squats. Deadlifts. Bench. Best way to gain size/weight. Programs like Starting Strength will get you strong and bigger.

Sorry I didn't see that. But at the same time, deadlifts after bench only once a week won't be the most effective. Neither will 3 sets of squats once a week. SS would definitely be a good idea, I...

You'll gain muscle a lot faster if you're eating 500 calories over your maintenance (calories required to not gain/lose any weight), and it's really mostly muscle, but if you really don't want to...

If you want minimally inflated, somewhat defined, weak muscles, then go for it.

Not trying to bash you, but you really have to realize that you will not get big AT ALL without squats, deadliest,...

So, I'm looking for everyone's opinions about what program I should do for gaining strength?
I just finished 8 weeks of Bill Starr's 5x5 and my stats are Squat: 265/5, Deadlift: 335/5, Bench:...

I wouldn't advise heavy squats and heavy deadlifts in the same workout, especially not 2x a week. Just my opinion though.

1st workout of week 3: very good. I did everything I wanted to get for the main 3 lifts, but I added too many accessory lifts. Anyway:

Monday, August 8:
Squats: 155/5, 175/5, 205/5, 225/5, 245/5...

These are the workouts I did so far (5 in all). The weights (especially squats and deadlifts) will look weird because some days I did a lot more than others, but it's because I was doing really bad...

I've really been neglecting squats and deadlifts up until now so I've already since ridiculously good gains on those in just a week. But I can't wait to get a few more weeks done and see some results.

Hey everyone, not exactly sure what I'm supposed to do for this workout journal, not to mention forums in general have always confused me but anyway, here's a little bio:
I'm 17 years old, 5'9",...

I'm using Bill Starr's version from this website, in case you want to see what I'm doing:
http://madcow.hostzi.com/5x5_Program/Linear_5x5.htm

I'm just beginning Bill Starr's 5x5 (Madcow) Linear Version for Intermediate Lifters.
I've been lifting since January, lifting seriously since May, but it took me til last week to realize I should...

Please ignore this altogether. I recently read the post "why nobody is critiquing your routine" and it shattered my world. Lol now I'm starting on Bill Starr's 5x5 madcow intermediate, but thanks...

I posted an awful workout routine that I wanted help with yesterday. Please everyone forgive me. Seriously. Lol but this is the best post I've ever read. My workout routine was a lot more solid than...

Okay so I've been reading a lot of articles on the "best" workout and how it depends on each person and what you're trying to do. I was just wondering if someone could help me out.
I started lifting...