StrongLifts 5x5 Review - Does it Work? | Professional Powerlifter Reviews

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StrongLifts 5x5 Review - Does it Work? | Professional Powerlifter Reviews

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Garrett Blevins

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@Yardie_in_Tampa 6 ай бұрын

I can't speak enough about how great the 5x5 stronglift program is. I was introduced to it while recovering from my 1st bout with cancer. It helped to rebuild my body of a devastating battle. I then kept it going as maintenance to keep my functional strength. Then came my 2nd and 3rd bout with the good Ole cancer. Each time, this program was there to help with the post treatment rebuilding process. It's simple, and it targets all the major groups of muscle needed for a functional life. For me, this program was not about aesthetics or competitive level weight lifting. It's about regaining functional strength and maintaining it.

@MalamuteMan1 4 ай бұрын

Mate I feel like we're kindred souls. My first fight with an extremely rare stage 3 cancer was in 1998. 100% I would not have survived if not for my fitness and strength. I subsequently spent 14 years bedbound and have had more fights since but despite doctors saying I would not survive. Doctors telling me I'd never walk etc I learned to walk again in 2012 and in 2014 got myself to a point where I was doing a 5x5 programme during which I started out lifting a 6'4" 100kg bodybuilder, who's had the luxury of being healthy his entire life. After 4 months of training at a bodyweight of 80kg I was deadlifting 205kg. Unfortunately since then I've had more major health issues which being strong could not prevent but I swear by the 5x5 stronglifts. Hopefully I'll be getting back into another program of it soon after battling health issues and being unable to exercise for the last 3 years. Hope all is well with you and you're getting stronger everyday. You're an inspiration and never forget it. Only the best and strongest people are tested in the way you and I have been. All the best to you!!

@Technizzy 3 ай бұрын

@@MalamuteMan1 First of all, wishing you the best in your healing journey. Secondly, may I ask what your starting deadlift was? Lifting 205kg after 4 months of training is impressive as heck

@TheMandinotan 6 ай бұрын

Started out weight lifting with StrongLifts 5X5 this when I was 17 back in 2012. Really taught me discipline, habit and patience. Still remember people starting at me on an empty bar at the gym. Few months later, I was squatting 120kgs 5X5 3 times a week. Great program

@aghoover 22 күн бұрын

It’s not the empty bar that sucks. It’s the 2.5 plates that particularly kill the ego. And that’s what’s great with it.

@RyanZerby 11 ай бұрын

I'm 51 and managed to get a couple of state-level records before the pandemic. Given that I've always been overweight and deconditioned (with the expected ankle and knee issues), I've found that starting with the empty bar and getting tons of practice in the movements really helps with mobility, balance, confidence and building work capacity before getting into the really heavy weights. I just think stronglifts 5x5 is better for people who are not already athletic. On my first run, I felt my ankle start to roll during a squat with only 75lbs on my back (at well over 300lbs body weight). I was super happy I started light.

@gjmjblevins 11 ай бұрын

That's a great perspective and it does allow for a lot of extra practice when you start light - thanks for sharing. Blessings

@corychartier7961 13 күн бұрын

Thanks I am in India recovery from motorcycle accident and was thinking to get into powerlifting to get strength back after accident. I am also 51 so as soon as my doctors give me permission to squat and deadlift I will try this program.

@rpinchbe Жыл бұрын

I was surprised to see you made this video, but enjoyed it. I started my lifting journey with strong lifts 6 years ago. I liked the simplicity of it and started with the weights you have in your video. And it got me into powerlifting. EvolveAI user now and enjoying it.

@gjmjblevins Жыл бұрын

Great - this is a program worth covering, more to come! Blessings

@Kuba-nk8zg Жыл бұрын

Great video. 5x5 demonstrates how powerful simplicity might be.

@gjmjblevins Жыл бұрын

Definitely - it is simple but very effective for people starting out who will get stronger as long as they are consistent. Blessings

@johnmoe2806 11 ай бұрын

Started 5x5 in 2018 when I had access to a training room at work. Changed work location twice and had covid lockdown which stopped all 5x5 training. Now I have moved into a house where we just build a nice training room with a half rack, barbell, weight and bench. So now I am back at training 5x5 🙂

@gjmjblevins 11 ай бұрын

Awesome! Stay on the gains! Blessings

@manfredholt7329 7 ай бұрын

Keep going! God bless you.

@BasementBrandon Жыл бұрын

Great way to get people a base to go off of and/or just don't have the time !

@gjmjblevins Жыл бұрын

Def Brandon, a solid starting point for people who are new to lifting - one of my favorite novice programs. Blessings

@Jimlifts1 11 ай бұрын

Stronglifts is amazing. Its a really good amount of volume and a ton of skill work for a general strength program. I think it would be easily transferable to powerlifting or bodybuilding.

@justinwilliams8065 11 ай бұрын

I did it for 12 weeks and then moved to madcow. I added 100lbs to my squat and deadlift and I used to hate them now I love them

@gjmjblevins 11 ай бұрын

Awesome! Sounds like you got but by the iron bug :) Blessings

@c9952594 19 күн бұрын

Did my very first session today and it fun. Thought I'd come on KZfaq to see if this is a good place to start. I appreciate the explanation of the programs goals and looking forwards to future progress. Thank you very much.

@phonedr.1013 5 ай бұрын

I have been working out for almost 5 years. Before, I focused on bodybuilding, and then I transitioned to boxing. Now that I am 25, I have lost my original passion for working out. However, I recently discovered the 5x5 program and decided to give it a try. I have been following it for a week now, and I feel great. I no longer feel confused in the gym. I understand my goals and know when to go to the gym and when to rest. Following this program has helped me organize my schedule. I am very grateful that you shared this video, as it has provided me with more insight into the program. I am confident that by sticking to it, I will become stronger and more athletic. Even now, when I look in the mirror, I feel like I have already gained some muscle. It's as if my gym spirit has been reignited! Thank you for this informative video.

@AltruisticPerson49 5 ай бұрын

I was skeptical about how many memes there are in the video but they actually retained my attention❤

@shibby5535 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, concise, and helpful explanation of strong lifts 5x5. I just learned I had run it wrong for months. Wish I would have seen this video a long long time ago. Thank you.

@gjmjblevins Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful and stay on the gains! Blessings

@godizself1 7 ай бұрын

If you were consistent in the gym... You did it right. You only have to recalibrate and that gives a different motivational boost.

@NMIBUBBLE 17 күн бұрын

I think it took me three months for me to get to what i was lifting in HS. Squats, Bench Press, OHP, Deadlfits, BOR. 5x5 is a great workout program. Never missed a day, everyday was great. The thing using this program was i never had to use a belt, hated belts they limit you. Also i liked putting in some pull ups too or pull downs, those helped a lot. 3x8 was the sweet spot.

@dennisfeldhausen3258 11 ай бұрын

I’ve been lifting consistently for 4 years and hit a plateau with progressive overload. 5x5 lifts helped me break through the plateau and I’ve got PR’s on all of these movements.

@gjmjblevins 11 ай бұрын

Sweet, stay on the gains! Blessings

@sirchunx765 9 ай бұрын

I started with 5x5, added pullup/knee raises. After 2 deloads went into 3x5. Broke the 1,000lb club easy.

@zazugee 7 ай бұрын

I also started 5x5 some 10years ago when i got the barbel bug, it was really cool, i mean it was like the most hardcore program you can do for strenght vs the brosplit that was cancer back then. now after i resume strenght training after taking years of break bc of sickness i got into 5/3/1 and now GZCLP

@DrJacobGoodin Жыл бұрын

I made SOLID gains on this program when I was first starting out. Great breakdown. Would love to see more program overviews and your opinions on them 💪🏽

@gjmjblevins Жыл бұрын

That's great! It is a solid program for beginners and I will look into some other programs to do reviews on as well - blessings.

@davidfranks5915 Жыл бұрын

Watched you years ago glad your back.

@gjmjblevins Жыл бұрын

For sure! More to come (as long as I can make the time :) ) Blessings

@vidalpaulino1328 3 ай бұрын

Great video. Originally thought all the cut aways were annoying but then just accepted them. I discovered I had been doing it wrong (so stupid I thought it was only one rep of DL). Anyways this is a very quick and dense breakdown and excited to implemented again.

@user-bk8db7ud6k 5 ай бұрын

This program works and it stops you from getting injured due to all the practice in the first couple months with low weights.

@dk-lifter3782 11 ай бұрын

Just love how Blevins explains perfectly 😄👌

@gjmjblevins 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support! Blessings

@awarenessjunkie88 2 ай бұрын

I've been doing stronglifts on and off for 11 years. Mostly off during the last 3, if I'm being honest. I'm back on the wagon now, which has been fun growing my strength again. For losing and maintaining my weight, stronglifts paired with cardio on the off days is amazing.

@Fsu51 4 ай бұрын

Wow great video. Starting this program now. Explained everything so well

@PopeCromwell 8 ай бұрын

Great overview man! After trying to start in the gym many times before, SL has finally given me a clear method and goals, with good reasons for keeping to it. I have to also credit Rip for making the case for compound lifts over isolation or machines.

@ginohobayan001 11 ай бұрын

Stronglifts 5x5 is really good. I like the simplicity because it's just effective. Especially if you don't want to spend all your time in the gym

@gjmjblevins 11 ай бұрын

For sure - I like how straightforward it is as well. Blessings

@iamthefiremanjj 9 ай бұрын

Doing this and also resting 48 hours between workouts is perfect so . Monday workout A, Thursday workout B, Sunday workout A etc etc etc 3 workouts a week enough rest for recovery and nervous system recovery.

@tomsettles6873 Жыл бұрын

Clarence Kennedy said this, madcow and candito 6 week were some of the best free programs for beginner and intermediate.

@gjmjblevins Жыл бұрын

I think both have advantages and disadvantages but both have been used by a lot of people to great success. Blessings

@benjaminwetscher9614 Жыл бұрын

Loving the flashback to the old whiteboard days

@gjmjblevins Жыл бұрын

I love the whiteboard - planning to keep using it and do some more of these :) Blessings

@trevorvarney4900 8 ай бұрын

Stronglifts is the best! And a very reasonable price for the amount of information you get in the programme and advice on accessory exercises. Stronglifts works because you are working your body hard. Just work as hard as you can, good nutrition and plenty of sleep as you will find when you get further into the programme it will beat you up. As much sleep and good nutrition as you can get and you will see amazing results

@s.woberts6576 2 ай бұрын

Great straight to the point vid, thanks.

@jobgomez3684 9 ай бұрын

🤜🤛 thank you for this explanation. Really appreciate your insights.

@noahwaterman1796 10 ай бұрын

Me too love this 5x5 strong lifting, I have been doing this for years and so enjoy it then the 5 days training routine

@burntgod7165 4 ай бұрын

This is true: 5×5 was great for me - for 6-9 months on squats and DL. Pressing got nowhere. Just not enough, and squatting heavy before pressing (as the months went on) took too much out of pressing. I would do GSLP now, however, if i were starting out, because of the amrap set.

@nikitaw1982 9 ай бұрын

starting at 50% very frustrating but then i've had a squat rack gather dust for ages. Up till now i go hard out for 2 weeks then nothing for 5 weeks or so. I just finished 3rd work out week one, i'm establishing all the little habits before during and after the workout before it gets serious. feels like will be a month to establish all these habits so nothing new once the bar starts to get heavy and have to do everything with a bunch of fatigue. PS i don't have a bench so i'm doing pushups and going to add plates to my mid back. bit awkward to put them there but until get to 20kg shouldn't be too much drama. By that stage i should have worked out a way to do it. I'm not againt duct taping the weight plates together. i think before get to that stage will have a bench, will go light so get used to bench press which i don't normally do. I'm happy i finally made the commitment to it. I was going to just do squats and get into running 5k's so didn't want upper body mass but who am i kidding haha

@GenevieveVanHerk 3 ай бұрын

Try floor press.

@kristiiiiiiiii Ай бұрын

I started the 5X5 recently. I am only lifting 2 days per week, and going up by 2.5 lbs each lift, except deadlifts. Is this ok? I imagine progress will be slow, but I know to trust the process.

@CarlitoGio Ай бұрын

I’ve been lifting for a year and a half now and would like to move to 5x5 but I’m not sure from what weights to start. Bench 80kg, deadlifts 120kg, OHP 50kg, rows 85kg and squats 80kg. I don’t want to have to start over for example with the deadlift because I feel that I can go further. Maybe I could do 5x5 for four days and on the fourth day just focus on deadlift I dunno. I am 66kg and height 168cm

@rbjbooker892 8 ай бұрын

If you fail three workouts in a row at 5×5, deload. Fail three workouts in a row again, deload + switch to 3×5. Three fails in a row at 3×5, deload + switch to 3×3. Three fails in a row at 3×3, deload + switch to 1×3. Would the app switch to 1x3 or would I change the program to the 1x3 for my 5 exercises. I understand that the 1x3 is the last of the 5x5 steps before the mad cow program.

@EdsEnemy 7 ай бұрын

as a TOTAL NOOB DL with 2 25s is a bit heavy for some tbh, some recommend two 10kg plates if they're the right height (for 40kg total starting weight if using a standard 20kg bar), or bumper plates, or stacking other weights under the plates on the bar, anything to get it to the right height really. if you told me in my first year of consistent lifting i would hit a 1RM of 100kg squat in the summer and by the end of the year swapping to stronglifts 5x5 would have me squatting over 100kg 5x5 i never would have believed you. i cut out a lot of extra conditioning and hypertrophy work and metabolic style workouts that were confusing, difficult to track, difficult to pace myself for, and which honestly put me in a really bad mood, and focused specifically on strength, which i actually enjoy doing.

@ZuluHotel1977 7 ай бұрын

Don't Americans use pounds to measure and not kilograms?? Hence, 25 refers to lbs, not kg

@masterd_flabz7043 6 ай бұрын

I did a modified version of 5x5 , where instead of adding weight every training I would increase reps, so If I start with 5 reps i progress to 6 reps and the then 7 reps, after I would add weight to the lifts and go back to 5.In 4 months my squat went to 175kg for 5 reps, deadlift 180kg for 5 reps, bench press 150 kg bend over rows 130 kg and ohp 75kg

@marksball Ай бұрын

Would going from a standard 5x5 progression to a 5x5 top/back off structure be another option rather than jumping to 3x5?

@bigfatwarlord1846 Ай бұрын

I’ve done strong lifts for years on and off now I’m at my most consistent I’ve seen results I never seen before my back and traps are noticeable now (I am overweight last I checked I weighed 315lb at 6’1 with a bf% of 25 but that was a while ago I’ve gotten noticeably thinner since then) but I love doing the movements I always preferred powerlifting to bodybuilding I just want the Viking physique tbh

@Anon-nv7bp Ай бұрын

This looks good to me, keeps things simple, and all compounds but i don't get some things Why squat on both? Why no upper lower split? This covers vertical push, hor push, hor pull, hinge, and squat. But no vertical pull (eg pull up) or abs

@BoblbzmwVomca 4 ай бұрын

It works. I put on 10 kg easily with this. But i injured my back and its never the same again so i would strong advise you to get coaching for deadlift. It needs a lot of technique to get it right. A small mistake can be very severe since its 100 plus kg on your tiny spine discs.

@JimmyBlack3308 5 ай бұрын

I do a 5x5x5. Basically all the 5 exercises, 5 sets of 5 reps each, 6 days a week.

@TheGilbalfas 22 күн бұрын

Great video. How cool would it be to have decent numbers on these lifts

@sethtate2079 29 күн бұрын

Strong lifts 5x5 got me a lot of strength buildup.

@keysersoze5920 7 ай бұрын

I do 6X5 Soviet Step Loading. Really works.

@axuh382 8 ай бұрын

I always found 5x5 squats 3 days a week is way too much volume for me. What worked was doing 3x5 on squats but keep the 5x5 for upper body. At the late stage of linear progression I would make the second workout of the week technique day to help with recovery.

@switchunboxing 6 ай бұрын

I did this for a couple months in college and man my body changed quick! But honestly I didn’t like the way I was looking. I was getting so toned, somehow I felt like it made me look 20 years older. Is that a thing? I don’t know why so I just stopped working out altogether and didn’t go back for like 7 more years come to think of it. Wow looking bsck I didn’t realize why I had gained so much weight. I don’t think I realized how much of being in shape was due to… working out haha. When you’re transitioning from being young either high metabolism and activity without realizing it, it’s kind of an adjustment. Anyway, what do you do when you feel workouts are making you look worse? I was thinking maybe it’s due to the TYPE of workouts just throwing off my ratios of how I wanted my body to look ideally but idk that’s hard to pinpoint.

@pablobonilla973 11 ай бұрын

I liked the way u explained it. I’ve done StrongLifts 5yrs ago. I’m about to run it again but I’m going to do squats only once per week cause I do like to run on the treadmill (gotta keep my knees healthy) Here’s a question for u: once I get back to my old working weights, can I just switch to an auto-regulated progression n keep 5x5 running longer? What’s ur take?

@gjmjblevins 11 ай бұрын

If you are still making progress you can keep on the LP but if you stall going to a more complex option is certainly fine. Blessings

@navjeetkhokhar4414 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I started incorporating big 3s from stronglifts 5X5, then Madcow, I got some decent gains and it kinda changed my workouts thereafter as I was done with bro split bb bs

@gjmjblevins Жыл бұрын

Lot's of people have used those 2 - how did you like Madcow? Blessings

@navjeetkhokhar4414 Жыл бұрын

@@gjmjblevins Thanks, great to hear from you. I stalled quite early and couldn’t complete madcow, may be I had used aggressive percentages based on 1 RM. Still, I was able to improve my strength upon stronglifts 5x5.

@plinio23 Жыл бұрын

Nice review man!! Do a review about Yvysaur 4x4 I think so interesting this one💪🏻

@gjmjblevins Жыл бұрын

I'll add that one to the list - had not heard of it before so thanks! Blessings

@oldman_eleven 6 ай бұрын

DId this plan years ago as a complete noob. Leg strenght exploded, Only problem is I found upper body strength just suffered because i was so burned out by all squating. Im thinking of Interchanging Press/ Bench press with the squat week to week.

@freespeech4023 8 ай бұрын

I do 5×5 for arm wrestling training and it has improved me , sometimes I do 10×3 as well

@NIGHTWINGEX 3 ай бұрын

My 5x5 that worked for me was literally just bench Monday row Wednesday Friday squat and I would literally pick a weight and try to do 5 sets of 5 so I picked for bench 195lbs and was only able to get 4,3,3,2,2 literally taking every set to failure and next Monday for bench I was able to do 5x5 no problem then increase the weight again next week and so on and so forth

@BoodskiBro 8 ай бұрын

Just to be clear - you only deload if you stall 2 workouts in a row, right?

@shablawi8398 Жыл бұрын

The question is, is the bench press exercise enough for the chest muscles to grow?

@gjmjblevins Жыл бұрын

It is a great exercise for chest development but you might also want to add in some others as you find you need more volume - especially incline bench versions. Blessings

@brianmcg321 8 ай бұрын

Yes

@schumann967 6 ай бұрын

I did 5 ×5 FOREVER never had the consistency my heaviest lift was 315 ish on the squat ive been doing doing like 8 sets of 12 one these big lifts lately then i drop reps at the 8th 9th sets i do like 2 sets and just keep adding weight i feel like it good doing sets of 12 or 15 i am fat week hopping to get in shape whould love some advice thanks

@NFM1337 8 ай бұрын

By time lifting (not numbers, lol), I guess I'm intermediate now. I've heard people recommend going back to stronglifts ever now and then. Would you agree with that? I started with starting strength but this looks like a lot of fun so I'd love to give it a go.

@psatwal4050 3 ай бұрын

Do you have to use straight barbell or can this be done with speciality bars?

@hunterbates9539 10 ай бұрын

I’ve been doing SL 5x5 3-4x a week at home to avoid the gym crowd but looking to switch to doing SL 2x a week at home such as F/Sat and hit the gym M/W…does anyone have any workout routines I can do in the gym that DOES NOT USE the squat rack but geared towards upper body to help transition to my SL workout?

@_victormelendez_ 10 ай бұрын

2:07 caught me tf off guard😂😂😂

@gjmjblevins 10 ай бұрын

All fake I assuere you :) blessings

@wardidly3098 9 ай бұрын

Ive just had acl surgery do you think this program would work with everything but squats because i need to focus on other excersizes for that

@harrymontague1155 9 ай бұрын

As someone who’s been at the gym for a year and a half and wants to begin sulking strength training to my workouts, I’m still a little bit confused. Am I supposed to add workouts A and B to my current workout plan? Won’t I get exhausted performing these lifts even though it’s allowed to my current plan? Or is that the part where i should start to ‘de load’ as mentioned in your video? I really want to start applying strength training mainly because I’m beginning to SEE the results, but not actually FEEL them. Respect the content, keep up the hard work. Thanks 😁

@EdsEnemy 7 ай бұрын

most sources say no, dont try to do a ton of extra shit as well as sl5x5

@godizself1 7 ай бұрын

At first it will feel awkward to put your other workout on the shelf. Try only this method for 8-12 weeks. You'll be pleasantly surprised at how your body transforms WITHOUT the accessory exercises in as little as 6 workouts. Most recommend conditioning or stretching/mobility for 30-45 minutes on the in-between days.

@harrymontague1155 7 ай бұрын

@@godizself1 dude, thank you soo soo much for your reply! Proud to report that I started strength training this week and logged a PR in squats and bench press! It definitely feels awkward as I find myself not knowing what to do on the in between days, but I’ve made a plan and I’m keen on taking it seriously. I will most certainly start mobility exercises on the in-between days, then again soo much for this 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

@godizself1 7 ай бұрын

@@harrymontague1155 Kudos to your enthusiasm and PR's

@jeffreybabino8161 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking about trying it again iam a older trainer iam 61 but iam a little thick headed about this thanks

@gjmjblevins Жыл бұрын

No problem - stay on the gains! Blessings

@jeffreybabino8161 Жыл бұрын

Going to try this thanks

@bradjeffries8144 10 ай бұрын

I’m 65 and have done this on and off for 10yrs. When I start back in I start very light and always focus on form over weight. Less time in the gym and hiking mountains feels effortless due to the strength. By far my favourite routine.

@ouroboros6125 8 ай бұрын

Why squats every workout instead of just alternating squats and deadlift?

@jimmechanikong6924 7 ай бұрын

Squats build your deadlift and deadlifts tax your recovery more.

@raymundenso 7 ай бұрын

For the 3x5 what weight should you start after 5x5 was milked out?

@TrynagetJacked 7 ай бұрын

Can this method be used to build good muscle & obviously strength as opposed to bro splits

@christianc7420 Жыл бұрын

Its very solid for getting good at compound lifts

@gjmjblevins Жыл бұрын

For sure. Lot's of people have found success on it. Blessings

@jeffreybabino8161 11 ай бұрын

Hi Garrett well I started to work out on strong lifts i hope to go farther than I have before thanks

@gjmjblevins 11 ай бұрын

Awesome! Please check back in and comment how it goes. Stay on the gains! Blessings

@ahmetfurkanduzgun1992 11 ай бұрын

How should I assess myself when I choose a program level? I started working out at gym 10 months ago but I was bro splitting and my squats and benches didn’t progressed much. Is it ok to use stronglifts or am I still a beginner?

@gjmjblevins 11 ай бұрын

You can but you might want to check out my video on GZCLP - it is a little more advanced and might fit you better. Blessings

@simontasker4554 5 ай бұрын

On deadlift, is it 1 rep x 5 sets? Or 1 set x 5 reps?

@KavasPVP 5 ай бұрын

You're not supposed to drop 10% after failing once, but 3 times in a row.

@dk-lifter3782 11 ай бұрын

Sir, hitting multiple walls, Instead of 3x5. Could one do 5x4 then 4x4, to end up doing 4x3?

@gjmjblevins 11 ай бұрын

Instead of changing the template I would strongly advise checking out GZCLP - it uses that style of pregression and I have a video explaining it as well. I think that will be a great place for you to go next. Blessings

@coreysmith4542 Жыл бұрын

Great Video!

@gjmjblevins Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate the support. Blessings

@jeffreybabino8161 Жыл бұрын

This is a great review thanks i tried this workout a while ago i got up to about 150 on the squat bp and the dl but i hit the wall and felt badly over trained badly and I couldn't understand why thanks

@gjmjblevins Жыл бұрын

No problem. Blessings

@fuckjewtube69 9 ай бұрын

You're not sleeping enough probably staying up until 2am playing COD you gotta go to bed at 10pm wake up at 6

@DonardoHenry Жыл бұрын

I'm thinking im an idiot because i cant tell if im doing this right, especially because of the app Are we doing 25 sets (5 sets of 5 reps, of 5 different weights) or are we doing 25 reps (5 sets of 5 reps of 5 different weights?)

@gjmjblevins Жыл бұрын

Hi, a 5x5 (5 sets x 5 reps) means 25 reps total - this is how many "working" reps you do with the 5x5 exercises. 25 sets would probably end you :) Always ask and you will stay on the right path! Blessings

@DonardoHenry Жыл бұрын

@@gjmjblevins lol, yes! 25 sets was tedious! I was thinking: there's no way I'm doing this right. I appreciate the explanation, I'm going to forgo the app, and just keep track of my progress by logging my progress manually (with Hevy or something)

@henrjp 11 ай бұрын

Would it be ok to do powerlifting style squat on one day and highbar atg on another?

@gjmjblevins 11 ай бұрын

You could but that might make engraining proper form tougher since you are getting less practice. But if you already have pretty good form it might be a great idea! Blessings

@bigoooh2795 8 ай бұрын

How to warm up?

@adamtowle4015 Жыл бұрын

Any recommendations for a program after linear progression?

@gjmjblevins Жыл бұрын

I would advise something that is at least a month between tests, then 12 weeks or so between tests, and then full blown block periodized programming. Blessings

@jollyrocks7357 11 ай бұрын

Can we incorporate 5×5 into upper lower body splits which is divided into 4 days over the week

@gjmjblevins 11 ай бұрын

You could - but once you start changing templates it really becomes your own program (which is fine). Making training your own is something we all do eventually :) Blessings

@brianmcg321 8 ай бұрын

@VegetaPrinceOfSaiyans 7 ай бұрын

I did this for a while, kind of. My 5x5s were once a week but every group got hit twice, once with a 5x5 and another time with two rounds of reverse drop sets of 10 (weight goes up instead of down with no rest, so 10 reps, add weight, 10 reps, add weight, 10 reps). During this time I feel like both my physique and strength were at my best. Now I'm considering either going back to that or just doing 5x5 for core movements two or three times a week. Something about that just always felt the best.

@hanskazan7403 11 ай бұрын

loved this program the app is great

@gjmjblevins 11 ай бұрын

For sure - great place to start. Blessings

@Mumucin 11 ай бұрын

i have a seriouse question i have been lifting for 9 months and i want to try this program but i am not shure if i should start with my 5rep on each exercise becouse i have the teqnice and i dont want any easy weeks so can i just start doing 5 reps or whould i hit instant plato and thx for the video it was awsome :)

@gjmjblevins 11 ай бұрын

Easy (or rather easier) weeks are ok to have - but if you aleady have some experience you can start with about 85% of your 5RM (so take you best 5RM and then use 85% of that to start). Blessings

@Mumucin 11 ай бұрын

@@gjmjblevins thank you very much 👍

@talkingbirb2808 11 ай бұрын

As a beginner, I fear deadlift with 5 reps range. I think that it would be better to start with higher rep ranges, but I guess I am wrong Also, maybe I missed but 2 warmup sets before 5x5 with working weight are pretty important

@gjmjblevins 11 ай бұрын

Yes, warmups are certainly needed before the working sets and with deadlift 5s can be a little heavy so be sure to start light and make sure you can focus on each rep. I personally like higher reps at times as well for beginners but it all comes down to focus and making sure each rep is as good as you can make it to start engraining proper technique. Stay on the gains! Blessings

@talkingbirb2808 11 ай бұрын

@@gjmjblevins thanks!

@brianmcg321 8 ай бұрын

You would be wrong.

@Jimlifts1 11 ай бұрын

Just start with 3x5 and end with it imo. Linear progression is dead at that point.

@gjmjblevins 11 ай бұрын

Interesting perspective - thanks for sharing. Blessings

@coreygriffin9576 2 ай бұрын

You just made a case to not buy Evolve AI. Odd business strategy. Guess I will just use the free 5x5 and not subscribe to what I thought was an AI powered progression.

@krealdawwg7857 11 ай бұрын

wait wait wait what the vid the kid getting crushed during weighted squats i need to see that the guy doesnt look okay

@gjmjblevins 11 ай бұрын

:) 100% fake I can assure you - good editing though. Blessings

@Sttonkeoj 3 ай бұрын

Is he going for the record of how many memes and GIFs he can put in one 8 minute video?

@JD_82 Ай бұрын

Can i do this program with a bit higher rep ranges? 5 to 10? Im in my mid 40s and going heavy for a long time , the joints dont like it 😅

@fire1418 9 ай бұрын

I’ve been adding weight every set . Am I doing it wrong or hurting the intended results?

@godizself1 7 ай бұрын

It's proper to add 5 lbs to each workout (A and B) until you can't then it may require deload or 3x5's. Our bodies are impressive when we go hard and slow over time.