Is the 5x5 workout effective?

 

The 5x5 workout is very effective for beginners who still want to find out whether they are mainly into muscle building or strength. 5 sets by 5 repetitions is a time tested recipe which gets results for many athletes and weekend warriors.

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5x5 workout how many times a week 

 

You will do most 5x5 programs three times a week. Anything below that usually disrupts the structure of the program. Same goes for more sessions a week unless your 5x5 schedule has dedicated days for accessory work. 

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5x5 workout how many weeks

 

I personally would recommend to beginners to run a 5x5 program for a year to 1.5 years. If you just want to get active and than switch to do at least 4 weeks. To see the first remarkable results stick at least 12 weeks to 5x5.

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Workouts like Stronglifts

 

Workouts like Stronglifts are ketogains, ice cream fitness, and Starting Strength. This article discusses all four programs and gives recommendations which Is for you. 

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Stronglifts or calisthenics

Stronglifts is the better program if you like metal and to train indoors. This is the path to strength, but not necessarily the cutest looks. If you want to get toned and impress at the beach calisthenics might be the better way to go. 

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Stronglifts or PPL

To compare Stronglifts and PPL is apples and oranges. While Stronglifts is a program PPL is a training method. If you find a Push, pull, legs program to do be aware that they often are biased towards bodybuilding rather than functional fitness. 

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PHUL vs Stronglifts

PHUL is better suited for intermediates who want to take a middle of the road approach between muscle and strength. Stronglifts is one of the best choices for beginners who want to take a middle of the road approach between the two.

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Stronglifts or ICF

Ice cream fitness and Stronglifts are very similar programs. If you can spare 1.5 hours threes times a week do Ice cream fitness. If you have less do Stronglifts. 

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Stronglifts and BJJ

Stronglifts is not really the ideal program to team up with BJJ. Leave the weight room to the side as a BJJ beginner and focus on technique and functional strength first. If you are competing and feel you lose your fight on being overpowered by your opponents have a look into Wendler 531 and the Juggernaut method. 

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Programs like Stronglifts

This overview looks at the powerliftingtowin program and starting Strength as alternatives for beginners. Starting Strength might be a good alternative to athletes while the powerliftingtowin program is a good alternative if you are interested in powerlifting. 

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