I have a basic question about the 5x5 routine. I know the 5x5 lifts should be w/ your basic compound movements ex. squats, deads, bench, etc. It has been my experience in the past that I have had my best results with incline DB's and I have also had great results with arnold presses. I would like to utilize each of these in my routine as my core (5x5) lifts.....however considering each of these routines use dumbells the weight cannot be raised by 5lbs, but instead by 5lbs on each side meaning 10lbs.
My basic question is will this work? would I be able to start my chest day w/ a 5x5 of db incline? or my shoulder day w/ a 5x5 of arnold press.....increasing weight week by week 5lb per dumbell? or will this simply defeat the purpose?
My basic question is will this work? would I be able to start my chest day w/ a 5x5 of db incline? or my shoulder day w/ a 5x5 of arnold press.....increasing weight week by week 5lb per dumbell? or will this simply defeat the purpose?
