Hey /fit/, I'll keep this short.5x5 good for Size or strength?Pic urelated, but you can keep it.
both. You'll definatley get a fuck of alot stronger and bigger. You might not gain as much muscle as a more hypertrophy oriented routien but who the fuck cares? You'll get more muscle overall because compound exercises > isolation exercises.
sorry..let me be more specific..i just realized how incoherent that post sounded... you won't get a "peak" in your biceps as much as you would following some muscle mag workout but compound exercises large groups of muscles and a variety of muscles at the same time. So while you might not get a specific muscle bulging, you will overall have a larger frame due to larger mass
What is 5x5?
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>>389070Usually Mark Rippetoe's or Stronglifts.com exercise routine
5X5 = five sets and five reps. It's a great way to get strong as fuck. It gives the exercise both volume and mass. Many people make the mistake of going off the deep ends: 15 rep workouts or nothing but 3 reps of heavy as deadlifts. 5X5 is a great mix.
>>389074No, i mean what exactly does he mean by 5x5 increasing muscle.
i dont know what you're asking? 5X5 is a workout method..you do five reps X five sets. It's mainly used for strength but depending on diet and other factors, it can really do well for weight gain as well.
>>389080Heh, my question was answered.What about swimming laps? That is probably unrelated, but I swim around 50 laps in 45 minutes, breast stroke and freestyle. AM I BULKING UP.
>>3890773 reps is okay.10x3 is good for pro's5x5 is good for the majority of people who workout. Good for moderate size (not as good as 8-10 reps), but still good for strength (not as good as 3 though)Also, I think Rippetoe does 3x5 I think. Stronglifts does 5x5 and some other bodybuilders do 5x5 as well.
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What exercise ?x? should i do just for as much mass as possible?
eh i'd say go 8-10X3. Make sure you stick with compound exercises (deadlifts, squats, pull ups, rows, bench, OHP) and eat a ton of clean food.
5x5 of like what weight? The most you can lift or something?
>>390074No that would mean you can only do 1 repdo 5 reps with a weight that will get you near breakdown after the 5th rep
I gained 6 pounds in a month doing 5x5 and my bf% went down a bit.I'm sticking with stronglifts here.
How much rest should you take between each 5?
>>3900801 min between sets. And I assume 3 min between different exercises.