which will make me stronger?

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likeslager		which will make me stronger?	20-01-2015 @ 09:39
Member 5205, 118 posts SQ 130, BP 115, DL 200 445.0 kgs @ 107kgs UnEq	Ive read alot that 5x5 is one of the best set/rep schemes for strength.My question is would 8x3 get the same results? I mean bar 1 rep the volume is the same and you should be able to handle a bit more weight. I dont know much about training and wonder what is the real diference between 5x5 8x3 6x4 etc? I understand high reps are more for hypertrophy, but when the reps are lowish (under 5) is there any diference?

PhillippeHalter		...	20-01-2015 @ 10:09
Are horror films healthy...? Member 5449, 2203 posts	Absolutely

Grimkor		...	20-01-2015 @ 10:13
a dirty sumo cheat Member 5573, 82 posts SQ 162.5, BP 100, DL 180 442.5 kgs @ 72.4kgs UnEq	There is definitely a difference, getting the lifts in (personally) is more important than the specific scheme you put in place. If you enjoy one more than the other you'll progress better on that scheme.

unit94		...	20-01-2015 @ 11:07
what is everyone's fran time? Member 3986, 10449 posts SQ 340, BP 200, DL 400 940.0 kgs @ 129kgs Eq	Can't go wrong with 5x5

JonA81		...	20-01-2015 @ 13:46
Member 2216, 2243 posts	unit94 said:Can't go wrong with 5x5 But its so boring!

Evis		...	20-01-2015 @ 14:31
Member 2202, 346 posts SQ 282.5, BP 220, DL 320.5 823.0 kgs @ 120kgs UnEq	Post Edited: 20.01.2015 @ 14:32 PM by Evis JonA81 said: But its so boring! Try switching the sets and reps.

Darrenmac1988		...	20-01-2015 @ 14:41
Your living your dream buddy, never forget that! Member 1873, 923 posts SQ 260, BP 165, DL 335 760.0 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq	Mix your rep ranges. Just make sure your slowly increasing the weight your using over time.


JonA81		...	20-01-2015 @ 15:00
Member 2216, 2243 posts	Evis said: Try switching the sets and reps. Sometimes do the last set first?

Wayne_Cowdrey		...	20-01-2015 @ 15:13
Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22059 posts	1x1 If I was doing something like 5x5 (I wouldn't due to laziness) I probably wouldn't use a fixed weight. The weight would slightly decrease over the sets.

DomRedshaw		...	20-01-2015 @ 15:43
Uk limbo dancing champion Member 2666, 6551 posts SQ 202, BP 170, DL 255 627.0 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq	both. do 5x5 start with a comfy weight add weight each week until stall/fail then still up the weight next time but drop to 8x3 until that fails then either reset back to 5x5 or do 5x3 then repeat

JamesH		...	20-01-2015 @ 20:38
my buttocks hurt Member 337, 2119 posts SQ 300, BP 140, DL 305 745.0 kgs @ 125kgs Eq	Do what you like but do it consistently and for a long time. That, plus the usual things about recovery, will make the difference. When it stops working, re-evaluate.

donnie		...	20-01-2015 @ 20:46
Wee Donnie Member 5605, 450 posts	2x2

unit94		...	20-01-2015 @ 21:27
what is everyone's fran time? Member 3986, 10449 posts SQ 340, BP 200, DL 400 940.0 kgs @ 129kgs Eq	JonA81 said: But its so boring! It is borin as f**k lol

shanejer		...	21-01-2015 @ 09:21
Member 1307, 14110 posts SQ 355, BP 240, DL 370 965.0 kgs @ 102kgs UnEq	I just count total load moved and increase it

MarkClegg		...	21-01-2015 @ 09:27
knock knock !! who's there ?? OLD SCHOOL SUGDEN Member 212, 11439 posts SQ 325, BP 212.5, DL 370 907.5 kgs @ 100kgs UnEq	5 x 5 doesn't work for me personally . Beginners = Yes Advanced guys who just cannot work out what the f**k is going on = Yes But seriously if you've been in this game upwards of 5 years you "SHOULD" be able to come up with something superior on the back of a fag box with a fat crayon !!

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