The 5X5 weight-training program has been around for some time and used by bodybuilders and powerlifters alike. Arnold’s idol Reg Park used the 5 x 5 workout routine as the foundation for his body building training.
The five sets of five weight training program is a simple yet effective program design. The results in terms of size, mass, and strength when properly implemented will amaze you. Keep reading to learn how to correctly incorporate the 5x5 weight training program into your bodybuilding or powerlifting routine.
The 5x5 program requires the lifter to perform five sets of five reps per exercise, excluding warm up. For demonstration purposes lets use a favourite, the bench press. After a good warm up, your heart is working and you have broken a sweat it is time to move to the bench and get the chest working with two warm-up sets, making sure you concentrate on form and technique.
For the workout you will attempt to complete 5 sets with 5 reps in each set. That is it in a nutshell. Tomorrow I will talk on rest, weight, and the different approaches depending on your goals. The powerlifter and bodybuilder will use greatly different rest periods and weight.
When you can do five reps on all five sets, increase the weight by 5 or 10 pounds then shoot for five sets of five next time around.
5 X 5 training for the power lifter
5 X5 training style for the bodybuilder
5 X5 training style for the bodybuilder
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