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what I meant was that I was doing 5x5 prior to the current westside split

thanks, this information helped alot

Hi, is there a need to do a deload in westside training? I am currently doing a westside split from a 5x5 bill starr type workout. I know that in the westside method you change max effort lifts every 1-3 weeks, however, is there a need to deload after about 6 weeks or so to give your body a...

no, I feel that I need to change something to continue to progress

I am doing the dual factor which is not linear. I know that madcow advocated changing the rep range if you have done the program a couple of times.

I have completed two cycles of the dual factor 5x5 and wanted to know if I should do another cycle but this time changing the rep scheme to 3x8 to work in the higher rep range or if going to a different program such as westside or dfht would be a better idea? Has anyone done the 5x5 with...

I am no expert, but I think you should probably repeat the previous friday's workout and then attempt the monday session again the following Monday.

It's funny because I am currently doing a similar type of split. I had been doing the SF 5x5 for about 11 weeks, however, I wanted to take a break from squating 3x a week. Are you ramping up the weights for sets are they straight sets?

Hi, I wanted to know if powercleans can be substituted for deadlifts on wed workout?

I tink he is right you should reramp since I believe Rip mentioned in another post that if you get less reps one workout after trying several times with the same weight that something needed to be changed and started again on that particular exercise,

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I have been training for over 4 years

Hi, I wanted to know if there were any advantages between dual factor and single factor 5x5 with respect to mass gains. I am currently doing the dual factor version and enjoy it. I will be doing two cycles and then want to try something else in a similar vain. Is the single factor better for...

I just started the dual factor 5x5 but have a couple of questions. there are two versions that I have seen where the js row and bench press use 5rm on monday and 5x5 on friday and another version that has both days 5x5. which is better? also how long should I rest between sets? can I run two...

hi, I wanted to know what would be the better position to use to get the maximum leg drive, MM style with legs tucked underneath or westside style with feet wide in front?