Time to switch program? (FIERCE 5) (PIC)

[JorneBrah]

Hi. I’ve been using Fierce 5 for a year now. Should i switch program now or keep using it? I’ve been using almost the same weights on most exercises for a long time. Maybe I should have changed program a long time ago. Pic in avi.

[Squid24]

Are you saying you are stalled on the weight, or, have you not added weight like it says to do?

If stalled, look into another program.

So, which F5 program are you using?

[JorneBrah]

Also when do you guys think I should cut? I'm 5'10 80kg rn and there is a pic in my profile. Random guy told me wait 3 months no idea if he's right or not

[JorneBrah]

Are you saying you are stalled on the weight, or, have you not added weight like it says to do?

If stalled, look into another program.

So, which F5 program are you using?

I'm using the "Novice Routine" I also lifted a few years before that but I had no idea what I was doing. I dont think I have stalled forever, I could probably add a little weight every week if I wanted to but I just stopped doing that and just added a little weight when I felt like it

[JorneBrah]

So the question is do I only switch program if I have stalled and can't add more weight or how long can/should you stay on the same program? Have I not built a base yet? After a whole year of Fierce 5?

[WolfRose7]

So the question is do I only switch program if I have stalled and can't add more weight or how long can/should you stay on the same program? Have I not built a base yet? After a whole year of Fierce 5?

You've not been following the program apparently if you haven't added weight exvepptiting resets every week you were on it

[JorneBrah]

You've not been following the program apparently if you haven't added weight exvepptiting resets every week you were on it

So should I stay on it and add more weight?

[Squid24]

Also when do you guys think I should cut? I'm 5'10 80kg rn and there is a pic in my profile. Random guy told me wait 3 months no idea if he's right or not

I'm 5'6" and you weigh give or take, 6lbs more than I do..so why would you cut?

The whole idea of the program is to add weight every week. 5 lbs for upper body exercises minus the fluff stuff, and 10 lbs a week to lower body exercises. So from what you are saying is that you did not follow the program as written? I ask this, cause yes, the only time you move on to another program from a novice program is when you can no longer add weight. But, if you have been on it for a yr, then move to something different out of boredom works for me as well.

No clue how your base is...what do your lifts look like?

Bench? -

Squat? -

Deadlift? -

[JorneBrah]

I'm 5'6" and you weigh give or take, 6lbs more than I do..so why would you cut?

The whole idea of the program is to add weight every week. 5 lbs for upper body exercises minus the fluff stuff, and 10 lbs a week to lower body exercises. So from what you are saying is that you did not follow the program as written? I ask this, cause yes, the only time you move on to another program from a novice program is when you can no longer add weight. But, if you have been on it for a yr, then move to something different out of boredom works for me as well.

No clue how your base is...what do your lifts look like?

Bench? -

Squat? -

Deadlift? -

Well I don't max and I dont have exact numbers,I just dont care that much about strength

[WolfRose7]

Well I don't max and I dont have exact numbers,I just dont care that much about strength

You don't know your working weights?

[JorneBrah]

You don't know your working weights?

Nah my numbers probably suck dink. My squat is like around 110kg x5 and bench maybe 75kg x5 and deadlift 90kg? x5

[cornman99]

Nah my numbers probably suck dink. My squat is like around 110kg x5 and bench maybe 75kg x5 and deadlift 90kg? x5

What weights did you use the last time you trained?

"probably suck" and "like around"

How do you not know?

According to your pic, you need to eat more and continue adding weight as the program says to.

[JorneBrah]

What weights did you use the last time you trained?

"probably suck" and "like around"

How do you not know?

I just told you what I used last time

[cornman99]

I just told you what I used last time

Seems like you aren't sure.

Why is your squat 20kg higher than your DL, are you squatting to depth or doing a half squat?

[JorneBrah]

Seems like you aren't sure.

Ok.

[JorneBrah]

Seems like you aren't sure.

Why is your squat 20kg higher than your DL, are you squatting to depth or doing a half squat?

depth, Idk I've been doing squats 3 times a week because i missread the program but whatever

[cornman99]

depth, Idk I've been doing squats 3 times a week because i missread the program but whatever

Maybe you just need to work on your program adherence?

[JorneBrah]

Maybe you just need to work on your program adherence?

I guess I'll just keep doing Fierce 5 + adding weight every week and keep bulking. I'll change avi so you can see another pic of me

[Squid24]

Hi. I’ve been using Fierce 5 for a year now. Should i switch program now or keep using it? I’ve been using almost the same weights on most exercises for a long time. Maybe I should have changed program a long time ago. Pic in avi.

Let's address the Avi first.

No, you do not need to cut...you are still pretty thin for your height.

Now, the other issue....since you don't care about strength, then let's figure out what your goal is?

[JorneBrah]

Let's address the Avi first.

No, you do not need to cut...you are still pretty thin for your height.

Now, the other issue....since you don't care about strength, then let's figure out what your goal is?

Looks, first get big and then cut and look aestetic

[JorneBrah]

Changed my avi now

[Dazzling]

Most people here say wrong stuff to you. You should do FEWER sets. The workouts that people advise in this forum have too many sets to see result. Either you do fewer sets while lifting heavy or you will never see results and keep hearing people telling you "you have to eat more bro".

[cornman99]

Most people here say wrong stuff to you. You should do FEWER sets. The workouts that people advise in this forum have too many sets to see result. Either you do fewer sets while lifting heavy or you will never see results and keep hearing people telling you "you have to eat more bro".

Oh god, shut up

[JorneBrah]

So I can run the same program for years if I never stall? And I’m feeling a bit fat but you’re saying it looks like I don’t even lift and I have to eat more. Correct?

[JorneBrah]

Most people here say wrong stuff to you. You should do FEWER sets. The workouts that people advise in this forum have too many sets to see result. Either you do fewer sets while lifting heavy or you will never see results and keep hearing people telling you "you have to eat more bro".

I do 5 reps 3 sets on compunds

[TAWS6]

You want to use the lowest volume you can grow with. If you start with a higher volume it gives you no where to go once it stops working. That's why most novice programs are full body. Most people usually require more volume after about a year or so. By that time the average person should be nearing 225/315/405 numbers. That's when you could make the switch to an upper/lower split since u/l is usually about 50 percent more volume. Frequency then goes down but 2x week is still optimal.

[Ghawk21]

I do 5 reps 3 sets on compunds

For the love of God please ignore anything that Dazzling, or anyone that deep in red reputation tell you.

[JorneBrah]

You want to use the lowest volume you can grow with. If you start with a higher volume it gives you no where to go once it stops working. That's why most novice programs are full body. Most people usually require more volume after about a year or so. By that time the average person should be nearing 225/315/405 numbers. That's when you could make the switch to an upper/lower split since u/l is usually about 50 percent more volume. Frequency then goes down but 2x week is still optimal.

Are those 1 rep numbers? Or in lbs?

[TAWS6]

Are those 1 rep numbers? Or in lbs?

I'd say shoot for a 1 rep max with those numbers (in lbs). Follow the novice progression and you'll get there quick.

[JorneBrah]

Those are in lbs. Follow the novice progression and you'll get there quick.

Thanks. And when I get there I’ll switch program