Transitioning 5x5

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The New 5x5 System

[The-New-5x5] How to Make 5x5 Training Even Better The 5x5 system has been around forever for a reason: it works. But it has its shortcoming. Let’s make it even better. Few programs are as mythical in the strength training world as the 5x5 system. It was the cornerstone of Reg Park’s training (Arnold’s idol), but it was first popularized by Bill Starr with his book, “The Strongest Shall Survive.” There are tons of variants. Heck, even Mark Rippetoe’s Starting Strength is a lower-volume ve…

Been following this for a couple of months, what program should i now transition to increase my 1RM and my strength? I’m thinking to just move onto 3x3. Any ideas?

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Here’s a strength focused plan from coach. It’s pretty high frequency compared to what you’ve been doing. But it has lots of fancy methods like the 5x5 program, only used to get strong.

The Best Damn Strength Plan For Natural Lifters

[The-Best-Damn-Strength-Plan-For-Natural-Lifters] Maximum Strength That’s All You If you’re a natural lifter doing the workouts of drugged lifters, you’re going to be disappointed. Build maximal strength the natural way. Here’s how. No Juice? No Problem. We covered a lot of ground in The Best Damn Workout Plan for Natural Lifters. And even though lifters reported strength gains across the board for these two programs, muscle growth was the main focus. But what about maximal strength? That…

You could also check out “Simple Guaranteed Size & Strength” from the Thib Army site.

It’s 4 sessions per week, for 12 weeks, laid out in “blocks”, based on being strongest at the end. A couple guys here have has success with it.