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Originally Posted by iron_worker
If you're not able to handle volume work then why 5x5? Why not lower like 3x5 or whatever/what have you. I consider 5x5 a relatively high volume exercise, myself.
IronWorker
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5X5 is a high volume workout with med/low volume sets. I was referring to the higher volume sets and training to near failure with the heavy compound lifts each set. I was having trouble pushing out 15-20 reps on a messed up shoulder where only the first 5-8 reps felt good...during the rest of the reps, it was a struggle to hold my shoulder in place. That actually sounds like a pretty good idea though. I'll probably end up changing squats to 3X5 since the frequency is higher for that lift. The other lifts where I'm doing 5X5 will only happen approximately once a week. That shouldn't be a problem.