so maybe stick to the same lifts as the 5x5 (i'm still nursing the bench) but lower the weight and do a higher rep count maybe only 4 sets.

Example: if i was doing 315 on Deads at 5x5 switch it too 4 sets of 8-10 w/ say 245??---Im not trying to bombard you with questions, just curious.....

And im kind of confused on the Mass/Strength thing, if i steadily did my best to increase weight in the gym (and eat accordingly of course) would the size just be a natural side effect of getting stronger....