Please Scroll Down to See Forums Below I'm doing the SL 5x5 routine and I'm not sure whether to keep doing 3 sets of BW chinups to failure the whole time, or switch to weighted chinups at some point. I started the 5x5 10 days ago and have gone from 8 reps (on the first set) to 12 @185lbs. At what point, if any, should i start adding weight and would it be 3x5 or 5x5 chins?
5x5 question
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TRTest. 1974
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What is the workout plan for this 5x5 workout? Bn on the site n just c alot of testimonials n stuff but can't find the regimen.
I got the routine from this pdf and it includes chinups/pullups: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&...wkoKZP&sig=AHIEtbTPNjeLNokfMvZAOGJlB5PYz9Waog
...it says you're supposed to alternate pullups/chinups each time, but I'm only doing chinups (was told to do this by zedhead so I'd get a little better bicep workout).
Zed, you're the one who told me to do the chinups! lol. If I drop those, my "workout b" would only be: squats 5x5, deadlift 1x5, and OH press 5x5. The chins are on a different day than the rows so they don't really detract from them either.
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This is bullshit all I can find is charts n a bunch of talk, talk,talk but no workout!!
Sorry bout that bro. I respond to a lot of questions on the SL 5x5 and cant always keep track.
so anyhow...When you can do 5x5 chins at body weight then begin to add weight to yourself. YOu most likely will not be able to do 5x5 with the added weight so again work up to the 5x5 before adding any more.
Regards bro and good luck.
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Found it!!!!! It's on now!!!
TRTest. 1974
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Wide stance or closed stance deadlifts??
lweaver
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The program calls for conventional deadlifts, which are generally narrow to hip width depending on the individual.
Just keep in mind that the narrower your stance and grip, the less distance the bar has to move (unless you're pulling sumo which is a different lift).
You can youtube deadlifting mechanics and pull up some Dave Tate and Mark Rippetoe vids, or better yet get the book Basic Barbell Training by Mark Rippetoe so you have a good form reference.
Just keep in mind that the narrower your stance and grip, the less distance the bar has to move (unless you're pulling sumo which is a different lift).
You can youtube deadlifting mechanics and pull up some Dave Tate and Mark Rippetoe vids, or better yet get the book Basic Barbell Training by Mark Rippetoe so you have a good form reference.
dont you mean the narrower your grip and the wider your stance is, the less distance the bar has to travel? Seems to me a narrow stance = higher finishing position = longer distance from floor, no?
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10-4 thanks!!
lweaver
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I guess it depends on how you look at it.
A wide stance and narrow grip is a sumo deadlift, and that isn't what the program calls for.
Therefore, I was thinking that a narrower stance allows for a narrower grip, which means a shorter pull.
In any case, do what's comfortable for your own body mechanics, though I wouldn't recommend starting to pull sumo initially.
A wide stance and narrow grip is a sumo deadlift, and that isn't what the program calls for.
Therefore, I was thinking that a narrower stance allows for a narrower grip, which means a shorter pull.
In any case, do what's comfortable for your own body mechanics, though I wouldn't recommend starting to pull sumo initially.
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Hey, lovin the 5x5!!! Question bent over rows or vertical rows???
Bigdaddykane123
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Is it 5 reps for 5 sets for each exercise?
Yes, except deadlift. Only one set of five for that.
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Bigdaddykane123
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Thank you
