[quote]Streinger wrote:
I’m a low-rep guy…I was on a hybrid powerlifting/BB program, where I used 5/3/1 for the main lifts and 5x5 by Reg Park for everything else. It worked great for about 2 years and I gained both strength and muscle mass.
Recent problems with my right knee prevent me from doing squats (I can leg-press though) and I can only do stiff-legged DL, so I dropped 5/3/1 from my routine and now I’m all about 5x5 mixed with some 3x6-8 for pump. Still works great for me.[/quote]
You are a big mofo. 5x5 has always been my favorite set/rep scheme.
[quote]Streinger wrote:
I’m a low-rep guy…I was on a hybrid powerlifting/BB program, where I used 5/3/1 for the main lifts and 5x5 by Reg Park for everything else. It worked great for about 2 years and I gained both strength and muscle mass.
Recent problems with my right knee prevent me from doing squats (I can leg-press though) and I can only do stiff-legged DL, so I dropped 5/3/1 from my routine and now I’m all about 5x5 mixed with some 3x6-8 for pump. Still works great for me.[/quote]
You are a big mofo. 5x5 has always been my favorite set/rep scheme. [/quote]
TY. I have actually added some some size to my upper body since these pic were taken.
As for the 5/3/1 5x5 combo program, I have put a good friend of mine, bodyfitness competitor on it, since she wanted to bulk up for a contest. She was 60kg (132lbs) on stage last year and placed third on nationals, bodyfitness category. She bulked up on this program up to incredible 80kg (176lbs) all natural, and two weeks ago on stage she walked up with lean 65kg (143lbs) and took second place.
My point: this program actually works!
