Mixing Strength and Hypertrophy

Strength and hypertrophy are not mutually exclusive. Its common to think they are - but at an early stage of training its VERY easy to build size and strength.
Ask your self compared to the general public have you ever seen:

  • Power lifter / strong man with no noticeable muscularity.
  • A weak bodybuilder.

2 more things

  • 5x5 will make you bigger.
  • 531 will make you bigger. BBB, Beef Cake, BTM are 3 templets that are dedicated to adding size.

My advice - your programme is “fine”. You will see results if you follow your progression plan. Most of it will be from the 5x5 squats and bench and deadlift. But its a bit of a mess and you will progress better with any of the programmes @dagill2 posted.

Good luck man. Any questions post back.

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