Gym Questions

Pieisgood186 · 2018-09-11T19:21:43+00:00

5x5 is one of the more common starting strength programs and has proven to be successful. If you are uncomfortable or have never had much lifting experience before then I would probably follow the standard routing for 10-14 workouts before starting to incorporate other exercises.

For the grip question read this. I did competitive weightlifting in HS and did some Olympic training in college and have 2 uncles that were pretty successful at higher levels of lifting as well. The only time I ever used the mixed or inverted grip was if I was really tired or sore and I wanted to finish my reps.

You will fail, especially early on. Don't try to be a hero and finish every set right away but don't let yourself get into the mindset that you can take it easy either. If you have to, lower the weight and make sure you have proper form and breathing. Diet and rest is just as important. Don't let others here trick you into thinking that you have to lift 5-6 times a week for 3-4 hour sessions to see results.

oytrp · 2018-09-11T20:08:51+00:00

1: SL is just a starting program that's good for newbs. Start following it, and if you feel like you aren't getting enough work on your arms, then add some accessory lifts or change programs.

2: I was taught that mixed grip just allows for a more secure grip when doing dead lifts. It works for me but just do whatever feels comfortable.

nebder · 2018-09-11T22:19:23+00:00

SL 5x5 is good enough. Its structured for the beginner, you only have to execute the plan laid out for you. You can take it straight into Madcow 5x5 for an intermediate program after you graduate linear progression. That’s gonna be around 100-120kg on the squat most likely. You’ll switch to 3x5 when you can’t complete your 5th set consistently. Youll learn to love the squat you’ll be doing a lot of them.

You’re likely not breaking parallel on your squat. Have someone video you and check your form. Get down to parallel and learn what that feels like in your quads & hams.

That’s inverted grip on the deadlift. You body will not pick up what it can’t hold. That means grip becomes your limiting factor as you get stronger. An inverted grip can trap the weight and grip better so therefore lift more weight. Your other choices are hook grip or wrist straps. On your final deadlift rep, hold the weight at the top as long as you can. That’s important as a grip building exercise.

Go through all the stuff on the SL website. Look through the tips for each exercise. Constantly revisit and correct your form. Its going to be incorrect in some ways if you’re self taught.

Edit: I didn’t answer your question. I added accessory work after about 4 months when I felt comfortable with the core exercises. I added curls to bench day and pull-ups to deadlift day.

Throwaway-242424 · 2018-09-11T23:48:03+00:00

You should be doing chinups or a comparable vertical pull from day one.
Increases what you can hold as the bar can't roll out as easily with the hands alternating vs pointing the same way.

Use double overhand until your grip is clearly holding back what you can pull with the rest of your body. It's arguable that, unless you want to compete, straps are better than alternating grip, since both give an artificial mechanical advantage, but straps maintain a symmetrical loading on your spine, and don't put as much tension on your bicep tendons.

kevin_le0 · 2018-09-12T01:47:58+00:00

Yes absolutely, you can start chin ups and dips right now, after you finished your sets. They are both compound exercises as well. Start with just your body weight. As you progress, you can add weight to get even stronger.

Redpillswole · 2018-09-12T04:15:30+00:00

5x5 strong lifts is one of the worst routines imaginable.

No chin ups, no pushup, stupid rep scheme

Not ideal for a beginner not intermediate

Greyskull LP is far superior

MisterRoid · 2018-09-11T22:14:34+00:00

It focuses too much on lower body, so don't use it for long unless you want an ugly T-Rex/cyclist physique.

BeeBopJoe · 2018-09-11T19:11:47+00:00

Im not familiar with the 5x5 so cannot answer Q1

For Q22, Dont worry so much about little details like that. Use whatever grip feels comfortable for you, doesn't make a difference.

Title	Gym Questions
Author	DVidojkovic
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Date	September 11, 2018 7:10 PM UTC (7 years ago)
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