Stronglifts 5x5

[bearfan2]

Has anyone done a test cycle using the stonglifts 5x5 program?

[Marsoc]

I'm sure..what are you wondering . I never cycled but depending on wht you are going for it's all about the diet and ....sure if you want strength and power 5reps to failure is good. I do nothing but power reps 6-8

[songdog]

The 5x5 is a very good routine I did Bill Starrs version yrs ago and loved it and yes I was cycling.

[ScotchGuard02]

songdog, did you see good growth from 5x5 routine? Did you do 5x5 for all body parts?

[bearfan2]

Just started back on the 5x5 routine this week. Was on it for for over year before a 72hr work schedule put a halt to my workout routine. Made really good gains .

[songdog]

songdog, did you see good growth from 5x5 routine? Did you do 5x5 for all body parts?

I did very well with it I put more strength than size I was cutting at the time but my legs grew.The 5x5 I read you will pack on mass if you are lacking but it will trim you down if you need it.I forgot where I read this.

[shaunjohn242002]

I have, really good results. Strength and size came from it. Like anything else it needs to be switched up after a while

[bearfan2]

Ill be looking to do my first cycle when I plateau again.

[Marsoc]

I don't like doing anything under five reps because it's not enough time under pressure for the muscle I don't think sure I'll do a few three rep max sets but I don't like to go below five is still heavy and decent volume and time under pressure

[ScotchGuard02]

I did very well with it I put more strength than size I was cutting at the time but my legs grew.The 5x5 I read you will pack on mass if you are lacking but it will trim you down if you need it.I forgot where I read this.

OK, well I gotta try this workout!

[Euroholic]

Not set in stone but this is roughly what i use.

Dumbbells/barbells/plates in the 6-10 range
Cables in the 12-15 range

[JoshDG]

The compound movements are usually done in the 5x5 ranges, then any accessory is optional and dependant upon goals, a good routine to transition to after the 5x5 is the 5/3/1 program

[songdog]

OK, well I gotta try this workout!

Let me know how you do.

[Coffeehead]

5x5 or 5/3/1 are both solid options. If cycling, maybe increase the accessory work a little if growth is the primary goal.