Quick 5x5 question

[SFLifter]

I've been doing 5x5 for about 4 weeks -- so far, so good. Last night I did chest and bis. For my 5x5 bench press I only got 5, 5, 5, 4, 4.

Should I increase the weight next week and at least go for 5x3, or should I stay with the same weight and try to get all 5x5??

Please help!

 

[Toozee]

Should I increase the weight next week and at least go for 5x3, or should I stay with the same weight and try to get all 5x5??

Stay at the same weight. You'll probably get it next week or shortly after.
I believe this is what the original 5x5 post advises.

 

[chewyxrage]

^yep

stay there, you'll more than likely get it next time......I usually wait untill I'm at the same weight for 3 weeks before i switch to 5x3

 

[SFLifter]

Thanks, guys -- I'll stay at the same weight next week and hopefully power through my 5x5 no problem.

I hate plateauing... I just want to keep loading the plates on dammit!