5x5 problems

[Slyder190]

5x5 Lifts have been going up stadily over the passed 3 months. Currently 4 weeks into my cycle and still getting stronger for 5x5 lifts, but I've been getting weaker it seems on the sets of 8-10reps. Why is this? This passed weak was like that all the way through (well, except legs). I've tweaked the arm part to only 3x5, and always did just 2 sets of 8-10 since beginning 5x5. I know I respond better to lower volume workouts. I was thinking of doing the 5x5 sets and then 2-3 sets only of 8-10 and see what happens. I don't know why I'm having this problem especially since I'm cycling. Ahh....the mysterious human body.

 

[FatRat]

If you are pushing yourself harder on the 5x5 it follows that you will have less left for the following sets. Don’t forget that at the beginning of 5x5 you where nowhere near failure, but presumably after 3 months you are reaching your maximum.

Also, 2 or 3 sets of 8-10 will be fine for most body parts, the most I go to is 4 anyway, less on arms.

Good luck!

 

[Toozee]

What are your rest times between sets?

Try to keep the rest times for the 5x5 sets about 3-5 minutes.
This should help you recover more for your other sets.
Rest about a minute or 2 for the 2x8-10's.

 

[Lord_Suston]

more rest time....