done 5x5, now what?

[getitdone27]

ive completed the 5x5 program that i read about. i think it was a great program to improve srength. highly recomended.
ive gained alot of strength by it, gained about 12kg on my bench. so im pretty happy.
now what do i go onto to do? any suggestions? would i go back to doing a weight that i can push 8-10 time for 3 sets?
do i start to cut up now that ive done a bulking stage? any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
dale.

[ChinPieceDave667]

What do YOU want to do? If you liked it that much, do it again.

[_Wolf_]

or u might try something different


note: i am sayhing somethin pretty contradictory to Mr. Dave here because i want to create confusion in the OP's mind whcih will invariably occur sooner or later

[getitdone27]

but if i do it again, il be spinning my wheels so to speak wont i? i keep hearing about people chnaging up there routines all the time, all the time i mean like every 7-8 weeks. just to give the muscle a change.....

[BigMal]

Changing some of the exercises used, not the program is what's important.

[markdk86]

It is good to change every couple months, 5x5 is a 9-10 week program. If it made you happy run it again.

[hrdgain81]

I'll concur, if you are still gaining using that program then why change it? if you stall out, then you will want to change it up.

[bts]

I cycle my 5x5 training routine with 5 weeks on and 2 weeks off the 2 weeks off training is using lighter weights and higher reps more shaping movements! YOU should also modify your diet so your on a cutting type of diet while your 2 weeks off 5x5 then go back to 5x5 and up cals again. Brian

[hrdgain81]

the 2 weeks off training is using lighter weights and higher reps more shaping movements!

i'll agree that you should scale back your wieghts after a 5x5, there is no such thing as a "shaping movement".