5x5 routine is awesome - Bodybuilding Discussion on Bodybuilding.net Training Forum

imthefin · 11-02-2005, 08:38 PM

Just got home from the gym. Did chest and arms today on the 5x5 routine and I feel great! That routine really brings is all out, its awesome.

WantingMuscle7 · 11-03-2005, 03:07 AM

5x5 is a good routine. I currently am doing a 5x5 routine. Steady gains in all areas except bench which seems to be slowing down a little. Good luck with your workouts. Quick question for anyone this may have been answered before but like since school started up I like threw out some I guess miscellaneous knowledge. If you dont reach your goals on a workout say bench 5th set I could only get 4 reps should I redo that workout or keep on with the routine. Right now I would just try the same thing but on the next bench day and see if i can get all 5 sets w/ 5 reps.

Darkhorse · 11-03-2005, 04:48 AM

Yes, you are correct. You should never jump up in weight until you hit every rep of every set. If you were to hypothetically jump up in weight some more without finishing your previous workout, then you'll probably see a further regress in your performance. Maybe you'd only hit 2 or 3 the next week.

11-02-2005, 08:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
imthefin Rank: New Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Middle of the Atlantic Posts: 27 Country: Gender:	5x5 routine is awesome Just got home from the gym. Did chest and arms today on the 5x5 routine and I feel great! That routine really brings is all out, its awesome.

11-03-2005, 04:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
Darkhorse Moderator Rank: Light Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CA Posts: 4,017 Country: Gender:	Yes, you are correct. You should never jump up in weight until you hit every rep of every set. If you were to hypothetically jump up in weight some more without finishing your previous workout, then you'll probably see a further regress in your performance. Maybe you'd only hit 2 or 3 the next week.
	Darkhorse's Sig:"The greater the development and strength of the main muscular structures of the body, the greater the size and strength potential of the small areas of the body." - Stuart McRobert Orange County Strength Club

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11-03-2005, 03:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
WantingMuscle7 Rank: Bantamweight Experience: 1-2 Years Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PA Posts: 687 Country:	5x5 is a good routine. I currently am doing a 5x5 routine. Steady gains in all areas except bench which seems to be slowing down a little. Good luck with your workouts. Quick question for anyone this may have been answered before but like since school started up I like threw out some I guess miscellaneous knowledge. If you dont reach your goals on a workout say bench 5th set I could only get 4 reps should I redo that workout or keep on with the routine. Right now I would just try the same thing but on the next bench day and see if i can get all 5 sets w/ 5 reps.

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