Confused about 5x5

[FrontSquats]

OK I think I am being pretty dumb, and I'm sorry that I keep asking stupid questions about 5x5, but would appreciate some help.


I can't understand how you would get the same number of reps on the second set of the 8-10 rep exercises as the first set if both sets are taken to failure.

If I train to failure the first set then there's no way I will get the same number of reps on the second set with the same weight.

If I train to complete failure then I lose strength on the next set, so if I get 9 reps on the first set of incline flies and have taken it to failure then I may only get 7 reps on the second set. How should I keep the failure sets in the 8-10 rep range ??



Note: I understand that the 5x5 is not to be taken to failure, I am asking about the additional exercises.



Many thanks.

 

[Mudge]

If you wanted to stay at 5 reps exactly (I dont bother with that) then you'd have to change the weights.

 

[blackbeard]

since you should be increasing your 5x5 weight it may not be possible to get the same number of reps with the same weight for the secondary moves..once i can get 10 reps for 2 sets i up the weight..you may find that you can only do 9 the first sets and 7 the next..try to squeeze out an extra rep or two each week then try to up the weight again..

 

[PUMP THAT]

If you wanted to stay at 5 reps exactly (I dont bother with that) then you'd have to change the weights.

^^