New to the 5X5. Need advice

[brett0430]

I think your right. I will just go with the 145 since lighter is better at this point.

 

[djeclipse]

I think your right. I will just go with the 145 since lighter is better at this point.

Wise choice, it may be concervative, but after week for when you smart making PR's you'll be thankful you did and the weights will go up fast.

 

[brett0430]

How do i raise the weight on wednesday? I know the article says by percentage, but what percentage?

 

[djeclipse]

How do i raise the weight on wednesday? I know the article says by percentage, but what percentage?

it's the same as monday... Just with one less warm up.

I find the template on his site relaly helpful, it's in spread sheet. just plug in your 5 rep maxes and it does the math for you.

 

[brett0430]

Im using the spread sheet and have been plugging in my 5 rep maxes for Monday and Friday, but i just wasnt for sure what to put in for wed. So do i use my 5 rep max for Monday or Friday to work out on wednesday?

 

[brett0430]

First 3 sets are the same as Monday, the 4th set is repeating the 3rd set again. This is what i found on Bill Starr 5x5 page when talking about Wed. Is this correct?

I think i might be confussing you a bit. On wednesday i do Squats, MP and DL's. With squats i just put the numbers in from Mon. However, since MP and DL's are only done on Wed. then how do i ramp that weight up since i have nothing to go by from Mon.?

 

[djeclipse]

Im using the spread sheet and have been plugging in my 5 rep maxes for Monday and Friday, but i just wasnt for sure what to put in for wed. So do i use my 5 rep max for Monday or Friday to work out on wednesday?

Wed you train light squat, Over head press (or incline bench) and deads. If you're using the spread sheet, everything is there.

 

[brett0430]

Ok cool. I appreciate all your help. Have a good one.

 

[brett0430]

Ok. I worked out Monday and Wed. of last week but not friday because i was sick which was my week 2. SHould i just repeat week 2 before going to week 3 or what would you guys suggest? Thank you for the help.

 

[djeclipse]

Ok. I worked out Monday and Wed. of last week but not friday because i was sick which was my week 2. SHould i just repeat week 2 before going to week 3 or what would you guys suggest? Thank you for the help.

It depends on how you feel. Since it is week 2 you already know you can make wek 3's weights as they are not your 5 rep maxes. So if you feel ok you can go ahead and lift week 3's weights today.

But if you're feeling week 3's weight's may be a little too much right now repeat week 2 and do week 3 next week.

It is up to you. Though the Friday 3 rep maxes set you up for the 5 rep max set on monday.

How is your rest? are you getting a good night sleep, going to bed a little earlier? Running this program, adding weight to the bar in the major lifts every week is a lot on your body. Ample rest is a major part of getting the most out of the program. Rest is very important, it may be why you're sick.