When to move to the Dual Factor 5X5 periodization

[luigisacs]

All,

I have been on the Intermediate 5X5 protocol, as outlined by Madcow, since December 2006. My gains in strength and size have been superb. Although I am still hitting my PR's weekly I do not believe this will last too much longer. I have already reprogrammed and worked back up in weight twice now. Although I do not believe I am ready currently to switch to the more advance 5X5 protocol, I was wondering when that time would be?

If anyone has moved from the intermediate to advanced protocols, would you mind letting me know what prompted your move. I am trying to guage whether a move would be beneficial.

Thank you.

 

[xblitz44x]

If you're still hitting PRs weekly then milk it. If your progress comes to a halt, first take a few days off, eat a little more and try them again. If you stall again soon after then consider switching.

I followed the intermediate program for around 6 months and would have kept going had I not fallen off the wagon. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."