Incorporating the 5x5...

With all the different programs out there that come and go, the 5x5 with all it's variations seems to have stood the test of time as far as being effective.  Either a strict Powerlifting routine, or incorporating it into your Bodybuilding routine... the very simple method produces big time strength increases.  I am currently doing something along the lines of the third link down, but don't think of this method as easy... because it's not!!  It's very, very hard, even though you aren't really training to falure all the time.  Here's a bunch of links that might help someone decide on how to apply it to their own training... my head is already spiining when thinking about how much weight i could be lifting in the next four months or so.  Happy Lifting  

http://forum.mesomorphosis.com/showthread.php?t=134233013
Sounds like the original hardcore Squat program…

http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do;jsessionid=FE2ECE024CBD9136515C2DD0B5E9DE6E.hydra?id=627517
Cool variations…
 
http://www.xtrememass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=159
Very cool four-day Bodybuilding routine incorporating the 5x5… the explanation is great here, especially about how to avoid the plateaus.  Similar discussion... http://www.steroidology.com/forum/showthread.php?t=661
 
http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=297174
More of the same routines and discussion…

We have had a lot of talk about the 5x5 routines lately so i thought i would bump this old but very good post by WeaponX (AKA Quadzilla) who I believe has quite a bit of experience with these type of program.
 
So here are the links Weapon X put up - for your perusing pleasure...

i start my 5x5 tonight, ive never done it before, but as ive slightly stagnated lately, i think its time to incorporate something new. deadlifts, rows and pull ups tonight, yummy

Check this link out:

http://www.geocities.com/elitemadcow1/table_of_contents_thread.htm

MOP

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