Q for 5x5

[Advaik]

on the 2x8-10 are these followed by the same start light and add 5lbs each week like 5x5 or do I just do my max each time?

 

[kingc_79]

when i did this, i just did whatever weight that you can do 8-10 reps with, didnt always go up 5lbs ea week.

 

[Legion Kreinak2]

I increased it as I felt necessary. With the previous exercises growing in weight, you'll be more exhausted come time for the 2x8-10 exercises each week, so upping all of them could end up being a problem, unless you do so fractionally.

 

[casualbb]

I think you should start lighter with those and try to increase them. It'd give you better growth.

-casual

 

[bigstve12]

i just do whatever for the accessory...i still try to up it every week though, even if only by one rep

 

[Lord_Suston]

go with an easy weigh at first something you can do 10-12 reps with. Because it will take your body time to adjust to so many loads at 5 reps. Every week add 2.5-10 lbs depending on the type of movement. Large body part try 5-10 small body part 2.5-5. You want your body to build momentum the further you get into this routine. the problem s that to many poepl test themselves each workout. the end up hiting a wall and not getting past that.