5x5

[wellshii]

Anyone doing it? Tomorrow will be my fifth week,so far,it's going ok. Struggled with the OHP.Bought some microplates so we'll see how that goes.I also incorporated the 5x5 with iso exercises .

[Khazima]

It's a great program but not necessarily ideal for beginners. The concept is great but following the program to a tee could be a downfall, beginners need a broader more varied program so they have a solid foundation and no gaps in their training. Eg more hamstring work, more rear delt and back work, extra chest work, lateral delt work and direct arm training etc.

Isolation exercises generally shouldn't be done in rep ranges below say 6-8, usually higher. The reason being the stress is a lot higher on the individual joint when there aren't accompanying muscles and joints help take the load. I'd recommend staying above 8 reps for your isolation exercises.

[CaptainGoose]

I think 5X5 is good for beginners if your doing the main lifts and just getting a base level of strength and learning basic form. It will build a good foundation of strength which can carry onto learning how to program. It's not for isolation exercises.

I started off with Starting Strength which was 5X3 using only basic lifts such as SQ, Bench, DL, OHP, Power Cleans. Almost the same thing as 5X5.

[Nick147]

5x5 is good for weighlifters. Would not recommend this for beginners. A lot balance and coordination are required, and beginners often do not have these...