5x5 Workout for a skinny guy

[calebf81]

So im new to this site. Im 6'3, skinny with a gut. I have a diet down after researching but i am still stuck with a workout. Is a 5x5 workout the best choice to just put on muscle and then move on to more advanced workouts after i have a solid base? Like something like this?

Monday:
Olympic Squats: 5X5
Bench Press: 5X5
Barbell Rows: 5X5
Accessory exercises: weighted sit-ups and a tricep exercise (note that these are not compound exercises and are done to simply round out the program. You do not need to follow the same 5X5 protocol as with the exercises stated above and should do 2-3 sets of 5-8 reps).

Wednesday:
Olympic or Front Squats: 5X5 - note that you can reduce the weight by 25% or so on this day if you are having difficulty with recovering.
Military Press: 5X5
Deadlifts: 5X5
Pull-Ups: 5X5
Accessory exercises: 2-3 sets of 5-8 reps of a bicep and abdominal exercise

Friday:
Olympic Squats: 5X5 (same weight as Monday)
Bench Press: 5X5
Barbell Row: 5X5
Accessory exercises: 2-3 sets of 5-8 reps of a tricep and abdominal exercise

[MickeyKnox]

i would concentrate on developing strength and building some quality muscle using the basics and incorporating cardio into your weekly regimen.

4 sets of 10-12 (12-14exercises) until you start develop some strength first. then the muscle will come fairly fast with a solid diet. save the 5x5 for later when you have a solid base, otherwise you may end up injuring yourself.

put your stats up along with your diet in the Nutrition section and let those gurus have look at it. they're pretty good and know their stuff in there.

[calebf81]

There is also another workout that i saw that is very different from what i have normally seen. What do you guys think about this?

Monday
Barbell Squat
3-6 warm-up sets
Barbell Squat
10 sets: 10, 10, 8, 8, 6, 6, 8, 8, 10, 10 reps
Barbell Squat
1 set to failure: 50% of 1RM

Tuesday
Barbell Incline Bench Press - Medium Grip
3-6 warm-up sets
Barbell Incline Bench Press - Medium Grip
10 sets: 10, 10, 8, 8, 6, 6, 8, 8, 10, 10 reps
Barbell Incline Bench Press - Medium Grip
1 set to failure: 50% of 1RM

Wednesday
Chest-Supported Row
3-6 warm-up sets
Chest-Supported Row
10 sets: 10, 10, 8, 8, 6, 6, 8, 8, 10, 10 reps
Chest-Supported Row
1 set to failure: 50% of 1RM

Thursday
Barbell Deadlift
3-6 warm-up sets
Barbell Deadlift
10 sets: 10, 10, 8, 8, 6, 6, 8, 8, 10, 10 reps
Barbell Deadlift
1 set to failure: 50% of 1RM

Friday
Clean and Press
3-6 warm-up sets
Clean and Press
10 sets: 10, 10, 8, 8, 6, 6, 8, 8, 10, 10 reps
Clean and Press
1 set to failure: 50% of 1RM

Saturday
Pullups
3-6 warm-up sets
Pullups
10 sets: 10, 10, 8, 8, 6, 6, 8, 8, 10, 10 reps
Pullups
1 set to failure

[MickeyKnox]

NO. this is something entirely different for an entirely different purpose. you need to include more than one exercise/muscle per day. search for a beginners routine that is in line with what i have recommended. and please stay away from any advanced or cycle specific routines. they are NOT for you at this stage.

4 sets of 10-12 reps per exercise with 3-4 exercises per muscle

forgot to include, welcome to the forum.