Q about lifts

BrinkleyM3 · 2017-05-14T14:51:43+00:00

I do the 5x5 training too but when I get to doing small muscle groups like bis and tris I hit a 4x15 set. Doing really heavy weight like the 5x5 on small muscle groups will most likely injure you, and you won't get a good workout.

war_drunk · 2017-05-14T15:00:05+00:00

Go for relatively low weight but high reps on isolation exercises.

Imarobot2 · 2017-05-14T15:13:09+00:00

You can do 3 sets of 8 for those lifts orany variation of a higher rep scheme (5x10, 3x12, etc.). They're supplements to the main lifts.

jay_jay_man · 2017-05-14T15:23:23+00:00

keep the isolation 3x12 or 4x12. Lighter weights, more reps, less sets.

[deleted] · 2017-05-14T18:25:53+00:00

Unpopular opinion, but I've done 5x5 for EZ bar curls and seated French presses on a dedicated arm day and it was fantastic.

Don't think it's as effective as 5x5 on Tri/Bi specific compounds (CGBP/Dips or Weighted Pull-ups), but it worked.

drypumpkin20 · 2017-05-15T01:00:34+00:00

If your doing a 5x5, why would you be adding in accessory lifts? Is your goal strength or hypertrophy? If strength is your goal, run your 5x5 for 6, 8 or 12 weeks and then transition to a hypertrophy phase for a equal amount of time. Cut to desired body fat, and repeat process.

drypumpkin20 · 2017-05-15T01:20:30+00:00

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I have given this book to most of my male family members and friends. A good reference a solid novice plan as well. Also gives a lite glossing over of nutrition.

MattheWoolhead · 2017-05-15T05:49:59+00:00

Wait, you're supposed to do isolation forms alongside the 5x5 programme? How do I know which ones I need to do which day?

LordThunderbolt · 2017-05-14T17:09:32+00:00

Use lightweights for isolation work

Title	Q about lifts
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Date	May 14, 2017 2:46 PM UTC (9 years ago)
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