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D_M_S · 07-28-2006, 09:32 AM

I decided to mix things up a bit and tackle 5x5 for a few weeks. I've read Starr's fantastic info and feel at least knowledgeable enough to start with it. I started reading up on it after seeing the sticky, so thanx to 0311 for posting it.

The low-reps make it attractive because it makes me feel like I can take on more. The scaling up during the sets makes me push myself with more weight. So, I really like the plan overall. I'm spending more time in the squat rack, which is a good thing and I just *feel* better afterwards.

Great program!

BG5150 · 07-28-2006, 09:44 AM

Best of luck with it!

I made pretty good progress while I was doing it. Plus I just loved squatting 3 x a week!

verbatimreturned · 07-28-2006, 09:59 AM

Good Luck, Maybe you should make a journal so we can watch your progress?

D_M_S · 07-28-2006, 10:00 AM

Yeah, I'm looking forward to seeing the results with this. Overall, I'm happy with where I'm at, but I just needed a change of pace. Plus, I like the ramping - thats not something that I've really worked with before, so it's kinda cool.

I'll keep you guys posted.

EricT · 07-28-2006, 01:04 PM

You're talking about single factor program....?

D_M_S · 07-28-2006, 01:48 PM

I'm doing the linear 5x5 at: http://www.geocities.com/elitemadcow...Linear_5x5.htm

It was posted by 0311 in another thread and got me reading it and I like it.

EricT · 07-28-2006, 02:12 PM

Gotcha...single factor. Perfect. The only reason I asked is you talked about the DFT sticky....it's a long thead

07-28-2006, 09:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
D_M_S Rank: New Member Experience: 1-2 Years Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 46 Country: Gender:	Started 5x5 today! I decided to mix things up a bit and tackle 5x5 for a few weeks. I've read Starr's fantastic info and feel at least knowledgeable enough to start with it. I started reading up on it after seeing the sticky, so thanx to 0311 for posting it. The low-reps make it attractive because it makes me feel like I can take on more. The scaling up during the sets makes me push myself with more weight. So, I really like the plan overall. I'm spending more time in the squat rack, which is a good thing and I just feel better afterwards. Great program!

07-28-2006, 09:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
BG5150 Rank: Bantamweight Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 856 Country: Gender:	Best of luck with it! I made pretty good progress while I was doing it. Plus I just loved squatting 3 x a week!
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07-28-2006, 01:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
EricT Moderator Rank: Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,885 Country: Gender:	You're talking about single factor program....?
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07-28-2006, 02:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
EricT Moderator Rank: Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,885 Country: Gender:	Gotcha...single factor. Perfect. The only reason I asked is you talked about the DFT sticky....it's a long thead
	EricT's Sig:I'm tired of the myth that bb'rs aren't flexible. As a group, they are extremely flexible. They have an amazing ability to bend over, place their heads between their legs, and blow smoke up their own asses. Books and Resources

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07-28-2006, 09:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
verbatimreturned Rank: Lightweight Experience: 2-3 Years Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: new york Posts: 1,376 Country: Gender:	Good Luck, Maybe you should make a journal so we can watch your progress?

07-28-2006, 10:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
D_M_S Rank: New Member Experience: 1-2 Years Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 46 Country: Gender:	Yeah, I'm looking forward to seeing the results with this. Overall, I'm happy with where I'm at, but I just needed a change of pace. Plus, I like the ramping - thats not something that I've really worked with before, so it's kinda cool. I'll keep you guys posted.

07-28-2006, 01:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
D_M_S Rank: New Member Experience: 1-2 Years Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 46 Country: Gender:	I'm doing the linear 5x5 at: http://www.geocities.com/elitemadcow...Linear_5x5.htm It was posted by 0311 in another thread and got me reading it and I like it.

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