SAMPLE 5x5 THOUGHTS...

[jawbreaker1]

How are peoples opinions on this 5x5 split rotated three days a week with a day of rest in between each...Never did the 5x5 in this format...Also what should be expected from this by anyone who has tried it...

Workout A:

Barbell Squats: 5 sets of 5 reps (core)
Bench Press: 5 sets of 5 reps (core)
Bent Over Barbell Rows: 5 sets of 5 reps (core)
Pullups: 2 sets of 8 reps (accessory)
Lateral Raises: 2 sets of 8 reps (accessory)
Sit Ups: 2 sets of 15 reps (accessory)

Workout B:


Front Squats: 5 sets of 5 reps (core)
Military Press: 5 sets of 5 reps (core)
Deadlifts: 5 sets of 5 reps (core)
Push Ups: 2 sets of 8 reps (accessory)
Barbell Curls: 2 sets of 8 reps (accessory)
Seated Triceps Press: 2 sets of 8 reps (accessory)

 

[Toolshed23]

I did 5x5 and gained a good amount of strength through about a 6 weeks period. If strength is what you are looking for this is the plan, but I will say that your joints hate you after a while. Keep some glucosamine in your supplement plan.