how many days a week for the 5 x 5 program?

[Big_Peb]

Is it 2 or 3 days a week?

 

[The Red Dragon]

3-4, it really depends lol. watcha planning?

 

[Big_Peb]

i just wanna increase strength, don't care about size...

 

[Tiervexx]

if you just want strength than you might be better off with 5 sets of 3

 

[The Red Dragon]

size is a consequence of strength . Try 5x5 then 5x3 when you're stuck at a weight on 5x5

 

[ffknight84]

do to work i cant as much volume per day, so i do a little a lot. 6 days a week, 1 muscle group a day with the exception of bis and tris which i work together. Im thinking of taking them out so i can cut it down to 5 days, not sure though.

mon-chest
tue-traps and box squats
wed-shoulders
thu-middle/lower back
fri-tris/bis
sat-legs

might change too
mon-traps and box squats
tue-chest
wed-mid/low back
thu-shoulders
fri-legs

 

[Deleted member 33117]

If neural adaptatoins are your goal (ie more fiber requirement for heavy singles) do 4 or 5 sets of 3, 3 times a week. You won't grow as fast, but you're core lifts will go up faster.

 

[JKurz1]

so what would your day#1 chest day look like??

 

[SofaGeorge]

I've done it 3, 4 and 5. They all work.