Moving from strength training to size ...

[bigman75]

I'm wrapping up 8 weeks of 5x5 training for strength and going to a mass cycle. I know 8-12 is great for smaller muscles like arms, but should I also carry that over to legs/back or stick with something more like 6-8 rep sets there?

 

[OneBreath]

Out of curiosity did you stop progressing on the 5x5? If i was still progressing i would stay on it at least until i stopped progressing. 5x5 progressing + lots of cals = tons of mass.

 

[SouthernLord]

Out of curiosity did you stop progressing on the 5x5? If i was still progressing i would stay on it at least until i stopped progressing. 5x5 progressing + lots of cals = tons of mass.

Yes!!!

I don't understand this....You are switching from the 5x5 to more of a mass phase???

Mass is built in the kitchen. If you want to gain more muscular weight you have to eat more food. Simple as that. If you are continually adding weight to the bar on the 5x5 and progressively shoveling food down your throat, then there is no reason you shouldn't be gaining lbm.

 

[the_alcatraz]

yes!!!

I don't understand this....you are switching from the 5x5 to more of a mass phase???

Mass is built in the kitchen. If you want to gain more muscular weight you have to eat more food. Simple as that. If you are continually adding weight to the bar on the 5x5 and progressively shoveling food down your throat, then there is no reason you shouldn't be gaining lbm.

+1

 

[bigman75]

Well I'm at a bit of a plateau with it. My shoulders are starting to take a real beating. Was looking to switch to higher reps for a break and then return.

 

[Big_BK]

I have yet to see a small powerlifter, with little mass. Stick with the 5x5 u cant go wrong and will pack on solid, thick muscle. Even the two best bodybuilders train heavy, ronnie and jay.

 

[OneBreath]

Well I'm at a bit of a plateau with it. My shoulders are starting to take a real beating. Was looking to switch to higher reps for a break and then return.

ahhh yeah. Which movements are you using? Post up the routine and we can help you adjust it.

My shoulders always kick my ass with a plateau often. More than any other muscle group.

 

[mattu3743]

if your shoulders are hurting try taking some supplements like joint fuel or some tri flex

 

[bigman75]

ahhh yeah. Which movements are you using? Post up the routine and we can help you adjust it.

My shoulders always kick my ass with a plateau often. More than any other muscle group.

My 5x5's:

CHEST
-Flat bench (barbell)
-Incline bench (barbell)
-Decline bench (dubbell)

SHOULDERS
-Behind the neck press (smith machine)
-Dumbbell press
-Front dumbbell raises

BACK
-Dead lifts
-T-Bar rows
-Lat pull downs

TRICEPS
-Close grip bench
-Overhead dumbbell extension
-Weighted dips

BICEPS
-Barbell curls
-Preacher curls w/ E Z curl bar
-Alternating dumbbell curls

LEGS
-Squats
-Leg press
-Leg Extensions

CALVES
-Standing calf raises
-Seated calf raises