Why 5x5

gettingmymojoback · 2017-07-22T16:35:07+00:00

Simple to follow for beginners or anyone just getting back into lifting. Focus is on heavy compound lifts which are most efficient for gaining strength. Quick linear progression for beginners. Easy to follow app. Reduces fuckarounditis by focusing on basics rather than trying to learn a dozen or more isolation exercises.

Once you've built a solid foundation you can move on to an intermediate program of your choice and focus more on continuing strength gains or something more hypertrophy focused.

TLDR: because its simple and easy to follow for beginners.

FF0000_captain · 2017-07-22T16:32:50+00:00

For me, it was that it was a simple workout, hitting all the major muscles one needs to build. It's easy to understand and follow, so it's practically fool proof. As a newish dad with a full time job, it's a pretty quick workout that fits in with my schedule.

After 6 months I started to switch it up a bit, but 5x5 gave me a really good foundation to build from.

DanceMonkeeDance · 2017-07-22T16:37:53+00:00

It's a proven, effective program for starting out or for getting back with free weights. You will methodically increase the weight you lift, thereby increasing your muscle mass, testosterone and confidence. Finally, there is enough about it on the internet that you can look it up yourself. At some point it will lose its effectiveness, but by that time, you will know what you're doing.

C-grij · 2017-07-22T16:38:01+00:00

It's good for beginners and good for teaching/getting used to the main lifts. Once you stop progressing though with 5x5, another good program to run that's barbell focused is 531.

jacksarmy · 2017-07-22T17:59:59+00:00

Its actually not one of the novice programs recommended at r/fitness anymore, it got removed, they advocate Greyskull or variants,check the side bar, loads of discussion why 5x5 isnt optimal there

SeamusAwl · 2017-07-22T18:19:33+00:00

Probably because SL 5x5 is great at quickly building strength in beginners with some muscle building properties. You pretty much aggressively add weight until you plateau. This plateau is because you hit the maximum potential of the muscle groups you currently have. You will then need to change up your program to a more advanced one that will actually build muscle.

As an FYI and based on multiple scientific studies: 1-3 reps at 100-90 percent of your 1 rep max will only build strength. 4-6 reps at 90-80 percent will have some strength and some growth. 7-10 reps at 80-60 percent will be almost exclusively growth. 11-13 reps at half your 1 rep max will have some growth and some endurance. 14+ reps of low weight is pretty much for endurance only. In addition if you want to grow size you should hit each muscle group about 14-16 reps a week.

AquitasVeritas · 2017-07-22T16:42:48+00:00

I have a history with training/working out but as you mentioned.. being a dad can take up a lot of time. And i can only go to the gym like 2times a week. Will this be a good start?or should i just begin with a normal split?

ReddJive · 2017-07-22T16:51:01+00:00

It's the simplest easiest weight lifting workout to get a beginner into. doesn't' require a lot of equipment. Strength gains are incredible once you build momentum.

I only SL during a bulking phase in the winter. The summer I do more lean lifting.

screechhater · 2017-07-22T17:56:20+00:00

Push yourself with 5x5 until you plateau. Back up and then add again. Read the program.

Easy, basic and hits all muscle groups.

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BluepillProfessor · 2017-07-23T18:24:02+00:00

5 X 5 = heavy weights, fewer reps.

Heavy weights = Testosterone.

Testosterone = masculine, attractive, strong man.

FlyingSexistPig · 2017-07-23T19:49:38+00:00

The 5x5 routine helps you to build muscles that make you solid.

I started doing 5x5, and after a couple of months, I accidentally bumped in to my kitchen table. It's solid wood and moved about 4 inches from the bump. I felt no pain from it, and didn't bruise.

If you need to pick up something heavy, like a couch, or 80 lb bag of concrete, the 5x5 routine will build all the muscles that make things like this easy. When you get into it, you'll just feel more solid. That's a HUGE turnon for most women.

discobolus_ · 2017-07-24T03:21:13+00:00

You gotta get strong before any of the other shit you think you want to do in the weight room will be effective.

Title	Why 5x5
Author	AquitasVeritas
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Comments	25
Date	July 22, 2017 4:22 PM UTC (9 years ago)
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