6 months since SL 5x5. What next?

KimJongUghhh · 2021-02-12T08:29:49+00:00

Learn block cycles & periodization.

4 Weeks hypertrophy - 4 weeks Strength - 4 Weeks Peak / High Intensity then deload.

I coach for olympic lifting competitions after transitioning from powerlifting so if you need advice PM me.

Herr_Roidobertoro · 2021-02-12T08:26:24+00:00

That squat is really good. Are you sure it's with proper depth? Still, seems like you are focusing too much on legs in relation to upper body given the big difference.

ReeeeDrumpf · 2021-02-12T11:19:22+00:00

Switch to upper/lower, 2 days on, 1 day off, 2 days on. Or Push Pull Legs. You will train Push Pull Legs Off Push Pull Legs.

Both schemes will allow you to hit all muscle groups twice a week, but one is 4 days and other 6 depending on your schedule. With the 4 day scheme you will want to do more compound lifts and low reps. With 6 days you can hammer a lot of sets and high reps.

I have done it all:

Stronglift, PPL, Upper Lower and the best results I ever got in terms of asthetics was PPL.

I would recommend joining an MMA gym also. Learning how to fight is a massive confidence boost. Pre-Lockdown I lifted weight 3 times a week and trained MMA (BJJ and Boxing) 3 days.

PunkRockITGuy · 2021-02-12T07:43:39+00:00

Do an upper lower split.

MenAreMade · 2021-02-12T07:59:38+00:00

Vary tempo/load. You can also emphasize different parts of the lift and use things like bands and chains. Research conjugate training and triphasic training (Cal Dietz). You can also DM me with questions. I have some useful material and practical knowledge. Best of luck.

SeasonedRP · 2021-02-12T15:05:53+00:00

Depends what you want to do. If you primarily want to get stronger on the Big 3, find a program designed for that. There are lots of them out there. At your level, a progressive overload/cycling powerlifting routine would probably work well. If you want to get bigger and stronger, a power-bodybuilding type program would be the way to go.

Sad_Sleeper · 2021-02-13T11:42:24+00:00

Switch to push, pull, legs?

Title	6 months since SL 5x5. What next?
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