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Anonymous
5x5 is good for beginners because it builds a good amount of strength and a decent amount of muscle in a short period of time, but there is a point when people usually decide whether or not they are going to train for strength or for muscle size. the appropriate number of reps for gaining muscle is something like 6 to12 and for gaining strength its like 2 to 6. I chose strength as my main priority so i do less reps (i do 2-4 reps in 2 or 3 sets, but many stick with the 5x5). that being said, whether or not you choose to train for strength or size, you will see an increase in both no matter what.
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