5x5 routine

[crispybacon]

Thats what I was looking for advice on really what is the best way to break down muscle groups for this type of a routine, sorry badly phrased question first time! Doing a test/dbol/deca cycle do you think 5 on 2 off is to much maybe cut it down to 4 on 3 off doing cardio on the the 3 off??

[catdog]

I beleive he said 2 on and 1 off

[abbot138]

Thats what I was looking for advice on really what is the best way to break down muscle groups for this type of a routine, sorry badly phrased question first time! Doing a test/dbol/deca cycle do you think 5 on 2 off is to much maybe cut it down to 4 on 3 off doing cardio on the the 3 off??

Again, I would need to see your split....Here is my 5x5 split, a lot of diff ways to do it, did you check out that thread?

Mon- Legs/Calves, abs
Tues- Delts, Tris
Wed- Off
Thu- Back, Bis, Traps
Fri- Chest, Calves
Sat- Off
Sun- repeat........

[crispybacon]

Again, I would need to see your split....Here is my 5x5 split, a lot of diff ways to do it, did you check out that thread?

Mon- Legs/Calves, abs
Tues- Delts, Tris
Wed- Off
Thu- Back, Bis, Traps
Fri- Chest, Calves
Sat- Off
Sun- repeat........

Haven't done a 5x5 routine before, but yes have checked out the threads here on it and on another forum. Ive read conflicting opinions on the 5x5 routine some saying its more for strength and less for mass/size. Whats your break down of excercises per day, 5x5 for every one of them or incresing reps for some?

[Jfew44]

Haven't done a 5x5 routine before, but yes have checked out the threads here on it and on another forum. Ive read conflicting opinions on the 5x5 routine some saying its more for strength and less for mass/size. Whats your break down of excercises per day, 5x5 for every one of them or incresing reps for some?

It depends on how your body responds. Any good routine you haven't done before will help you build size and strength. I incorporate a 5x5 routine for several weeks a couple times a year. My strength goes up, and when I start lifting for higher reps, my muscles grow from lifting more weight.

Try it out for a month and switch to a higher rep routine. You will be impressed.

[abbot138]

It depends on how your body responds. Any good routine you haven't done before will help you build size and strength. I incorporate a 5x5 routine for several weeks a couple times a year. My strength goes up, and when I start lifting for higher reps, my muscles grow from lifting more weight.

Try it out for a month and switch to a higher rep routine. You will be impressed.

Well said!