My 5X5 Results

[rbtrout]

For years I've been doing squats to just past parallel. I actually switched to atf squats during the first few weeks of the 5X5. Deads I'd only been doing for about 2 months previous to starting the 5X5. I never thought I'd be able to pull over 300 on the deads, I thought 250 was a hard to reach goal, but I just seemed to be able to add more weight each week. Same with the atf squats. I'm really surprised at the results, as well.

 

[JL_204]

Props on the results. Are you planning on doing another 5x5 cycle???

 

[HaZaRDouZ]

nice results, i too had great results with the first time i tried 5x5. i use it about 2-3months ago, madcow helped me specialize my workout. i went from like 245 to 330 on bench, it is no joke. squat and deadlifts were comprable to my bench increase. i am about to start another cycle of the 5x5, needed some time off.

 

[Guinness5.0]

edit- answered own question

 

[anotherbutters]

It'd be interesting to see the results of a second cycle. I'm sure you'll be running another one

Well done. k to you!

 

[Mandinka2]

Incredible results ! I do think the routine is fantastic but puts enormous strain on the lower back especially when pushing big weights on the squat - or maybe Im just weak in that area.

 

[cwc73]

Then only thing that I had go way up was my deadlift. I was just abuot completely new to it though. I don't know what my previous max was but I pulled 385 up. Deadlifts are just abuot one of my favorite excercises now, but my squat lagged and didn't help too much. I'm going to do a couple of HST cycles, maybe a nother 5X5, and then start training for endurance because Air Force Field training is next summer.

 

[rbtrout]

I'll be taking a few weeks 'off' - no special routines - and then start another routine. I'm not sure, yet, as to whether it will be a 5X5 or another strength/size routine. I've got 2 or 3 others that I'm thinking about. If I do a different one, I'll post the lifts and my results.