StrongLifts 5x5 Reviews and details

Social recommendations and mentions

• Ask HN: Best books/courses to learn the theory behind strength training?

  To get started on the practical while researching the theory: https://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5/ For much more on the beginner stuff, "starting strength" by Mark Rippetoe. The author is, in my opinion, a bit biased towards athletes so he offers a few opinions as facts. But these are harmless early in training. After you've finished stronglifts 5x5 which will take a few months, buy "5/3/1" by Jim Wendler. ... - Source: Hacker News / 3 months ago

• Hello. Can anyone help me?

  Mon/wed/fri - Lifting - compound lifts, dead lifts, squats, bench, follow something like https://stronglifts.com/5x5/. Source: 5 months ago

• Ask HN: Comment here about whatever you're passionate about at the moment

  For anyone looking to get started I highly recommend the StrongLifts program and the associated app, both free [1]. I neglected strength training for a long time because every time I tried to get started I would feel overwhelmed. Then I tried StrongLifts and loved the fact that it's just 5 exercises, but provides pretty much a full body strength workout. The guy who developed the program has put a ton of effort... - Source: Hacker News / 6 months ago

• MMA_Academy FAQ and Resources

  Https://stronglifts.com/5x5/ - Stronglifts 5x5 is a great beginner lifting program. Compound movements, starts easy and gets you on a regular schedule. Source: 9 months ago

• Show HN: Workout.lol – a web app to easily create a workout routine

  To be fair, Mehdi is clear that he didn’t invent the program. > The 5×5 workout is a strength and muscle building program that’s been around for over 60 years. > It’s not clear who invented the 5×5 workout. The first person to write about in the 1960s was Arnold Schwarzenegger’s mentor, Reg Park. https://stronglifts.com/5x5/#Overview. - Source: Hacker News / 10 months ago

• Workout help

  All that said, some great workouts you might be interested: - There are some great recommended workouts on the r/bodyweightfitness wiki page: here - no equipment needed! - I personally loved the StrongLifts 5x5 workout (recommended on one of these Reddit pages) - requires access to a barbell, weights, and squat rack, usually available at almost gyms. Intimidating, but an excellent introduction to lifting. -... Source: 10 months ago

• How to grow legs/calves? (Shorts rolled up to display current physique lol)

  Other comments have offered good advise already! I'd like to link to the Stronglifts 5x5 program. At first, months before, I've been doing a bit inconsistent stuff based on what I knew were good exercises and did make good progress but it was hard to keep with a consistent routine as I'd 'do too much' (hitting failure too often) and get too sore for days, limiting what I could do. I've been doing Stronglifts for a... Source: 10 months ago

• Guidance moving forward

  2) Lift weights. I suggest Stronglifts 5x5 because it’s simple and effective. You want to build muscle because muscle on the body helps burn fat throughout the day. You won’t be able to build much muscle while losing weight (you generally need to be in a calorie surplus aka gaining weight to build muscle), but once you reach your target weight you can switch to trying to gain half a pound each week so you can... Source: 10 months ago

• Classic Casual Menswear

  Lift heavy weights. Check out https://stronglifts.com/5x5/. Source: 10 months ago

• Why is it harder after 30?

  Caroline Girvan can be great, but I think /u/slothyvibess should start with a simple 3 day a week full body lifting routine like stronglifts first with light cardio/walking on the off days. Source: 10 months ago

• 8 months postpartum can't lose the extra weight. Is there still hope?

  This is a perfect time to do what is known in weight lifting as “bulking.” Spend time lifting weights (if you’re new to it check out Stronglifts 5x5 for a program to get started). There’s lots of ways to go about weight lifting, but I found 5x5 to be helpful in implementing the basics and it doesn’t have to take longer than 20-30 minutes 3x per week. Source: 10 months ago

• How comeback from a deload?

  Https://stronglifts.com/5x5/ This link should be a pinned post. Source: 10 months ago

• LPT Request-What magically improved your life that you wish you had started sooner?

  Starting strength is a common recommendation. I used Strong lifts 5x5. Source: 11 months ago

• F/14/5’3 [192lb > 125lb = 67lb] (8months) just joined!

  4) After about 2 Month of getting your body acclimatized I can strongly recommend following the stronglifts 5x5 for about 3 Month or so (app is optional but helps keep track, even the pro for 30$/year is worth it I think) ==> Stronglifts give a LOT of good tips on core full body exercises (squat, bench press, deadlift, barbell row, overhead press) and give you gains quickly. Source: 11 months ago

• Squat form

  Scroll down the Stronglifts5x5 website and search for “failed reps”. It’s a whole section filled with information/strategy. Source: 11 months ago

• What's the best way to get into lifting at a gym here?

  If you're a self starter, the YMCA has a good weight room - I'd suggest getting a membership and starting a beginners program like Stronglifts - theres even an excel document that outlines exactly what you'll be lifting and when. Source: 11 months ago

• How to find a good gym routine?

  The easiest program for a beginner is the 5x5 workout. It only requires learning 5 movements - tough but easily attainable with some practice. It starts out at really low weights but every session you increase everything by 5 lbs. Source: 11 months ago

• Is it safe to squat with scheuermann's kyphosis?

  Also sticking with 5 sets of 5 or 3 sets of 5 at first when your building your base is better than 4x8 etc... Because these low reps require less energy (Good beginner template to follow with lots of guidance https://stronglifts.com/5x5/ ). Source: 11 months ago

• Newbie question

  OP have you read the guide for 5x5 on StrongLifts.com? https://stronglifts.com/5x5/ It goes into great detail on this topic. But to answer your question a) no you don’t need extra arm exercises b) but if you want to do it do chin ups and dips. Source: 12 months ago

• Any suggestions

  My advice for beginners is a routine called StrongLifts 5x5. Source: 12 months ago

• Off-the-bike exercises: what do you do?

  Https://stronglifts.com/5x5/ - doing this 3 times a week in the basement. Source: 12 months ago