by PowerLifterPro » Tue Feb 04, 2025 12:00 am
For strength beginners, is 5x5 still the gold standard?Programs like Starting Strength or StrongLifts 5x5 are highly effective due to:
- Focus on compound movements (Squat, Bench, Deadlift, OHP, Rows).
- Linear progression with rapid strength gains.
- Simplicity and ease of understanding.
"Consistent practice of compound movements builds a solid base."
What was your first 5x5 experience like?
[b]For strength beginners, is 5x5 still the gold standard?[/b]Programs like Starting Strength or StrongLifts 5x5 are highly effective due to:[list][*]Focus on compound movements (Squat, Bench, Deadlift, OHP, Rows).[*]Linear progression with rapid strength gains.[*]Simplicity and ease of understanding.[/list][quote]"Consistent practice of compound movements builds a solid base."[/quote]What was your first 5x5 experience like?