5 x 5 is excellent as long as the correct movement patterns and technique has been established prior to the heavy loads. And you should DEFINTELY have a spotter in this phase.

I've done a few maximal strength phases with 5 x 5 as the foundation of the workout and made some nice gains...only thing you have to be aware of is that your body quickly detrains in strength endurance.

For a typical hardgainer, I might recommend a few back off sets at the end of the workout to at least maintain strength endurance. Eg. 1 x 20 or 2 x 15

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