Can become troublesome if performed in the gym (considering you will be using the rack for your entire workout which will last in the vicinity of 45 minutes – 1 hour). Squatting 3x per week can be mentally and physically exhausting for a newcomer. You will build mental discipline, grit and strength, this will transfer over into all facets of your life. Progressive overload – you know exactly how much weight to add to the bar for each of your lifts each session, this eliminates guess work and keeps you motivated to push that little bit of additional weight each session. You will gain incredible core strength, stabilising heavy weight on squats, barbell rows and deadlifts every week will do more for you core than any amount of abdominal crunches will.
STRONGLIFTS 5X5 BEFORE AND AFTER PICS HOW TO
I followed the Stronglifts program for approximately 9 months, my lifts after following the program for this period of time were as follows:Īn excellent foundation workout regime for any newcomer or even intermediate lifter, you will learn how to focus on and perfect your compound exercises. My Progress Following Stronglifts 5×5īefore starting the Stronglifts 5×5 program I had literally never lifted a weight in my life, I was a skinny 135lbs, roughly 16% body fat and struggled to lift the bar (20kg). The aim is to add 5lbs to each lift per workout with the exception of the deadlift which is to have 10lbs added to your previous weight each workout. Yes, that’s right you will be squatting 3 times per week. Workout B Squats 5×5 Shoulder press 5×5 Deadlift 1×5 Workout A Squats 5×5 Bench Press 5×5 Barbell Rows 5×5