Just starting 5x5 (Log)

[sirmannyp]

Day 1 Madcow's 5x5

Squat- 5x95 5x115 5x135 5x155 5x180
Bench Press- 5x85 5x95 5x115 5x135 5x160
BB Row- 5x85 5x95 5x115 5x135 5x145
Hypers- 8x bodyweight 8x bodyweight
Weighted Sit-ups- 8x55 8x60 8x65 8x70

I am doing basketball twice a week for about 1 hr each day. Should I stick to that for cardio or can I do 1 or 2 more days of HIIT?

 

[SaiBoT]

The cardio you get from basketball is enough. HIIT mixed with squatting 3 times a week will hinder your recovery!