Someone explain 5 x 5 to me?

[Backlash]

I think you can do 2 things:

1. Switch to 5x3. I believe needsize recommended actually dropping the weight a bit and then doing this for a few weeks so you go past your plateau. Then when you go back to 5x5 you can start at your old plateau and keep going. Not sure about this - check his thread in the sticky.

2. Just use the same weight twice, if it was pretty close. Military press, though, going up by 10 pounds is a lot.

I didn't like barbell at first, but I quickly got used to it. If it hurts your shoulders, be sure to go in front of the head, and just go down to your chin level instead of your chest.

 

[amp909]

Ok... my gym has these small barbells -- you know the ones with the weight labeled on the sides -- should I use those or should I just go with the 45lb olympic bar? Also, I've been doing these seated... which is better, seated or standing?

AMP

 

[birdlegs]

seated i think bc it stabilizes your back and its also easier to concentrate on the lift.....standing is really hard on your back and to do altogether in my opinion

 

[JOKER47]

Ok... my gym has these small barbells -- you know the ones with the weight labeled on the sides -- should I use those or should I just go with the 45lb olympic bar? Also, I've been doing these seated... which is better, seated or standing?

AMP

Standing for overall strength, seated for more of an isolation type workout.

If your goal is overall body strength, I would definately suggest standing. It will require you to have a strong core. That's essential for strength training.


.02,
Joker

 

[flexygrl]

I want to be strong and I want these damn muslces to finally start growing already!! Gonna try it! I'll keep you all posted. Thanks!