Rippetoes 3x5

[Sean12]

I was curious to know what is the most consecutive weeks anyone has been able to run this program. Which is from what I understand is adding weight every workout. Thanks for the info.

Sean12

 

[Extra_Strong]

http://www.geocities.com/elitemadcow1/table_of_contents_thread.htm

 

[anotherbutters]

I haven't kept track of all the journals run on here, but the program doesn't 'end' per se. It might be 2 months, or it might be 6, but after a while, you'll have to adjust the program to keep the gains going. For example, you might attempt squat PRs twice per week instead of three times. Eventually, you'd reduce that to once per week and you'd then be doing something similar to the intermediate 5x5.

Following the program as it is on paper might end, but there is a natural progression of things to do to keep the gains coming.

 

[atlantaholdem]

I have run the 3x5 since November. I've missed a few workouts here and there which has hurt my progression. Basically, if I miss a workout, I don't go and add weight to the next workout. I start over for the week. I'm a slow gainer so I only added only 2.5% to my lifts per week, not per workout. However, I've finally stalled on my strength gains, as of yesterday. Next week, the 5x5 will start.