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What do you guys think of this simple routine?

 
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HOUSTON TEXAN




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PostPosted: Sat May 17, 2008 12:51 am    Post subject: What do you guys think of this simple routine? Reply with quote
http://www.geocities.com/elitemadcow1/5x5_Program/Linear_5x5.htm

A lot of people on t-nation swear by it just getting your opinions.
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Christopheel




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PostPosted: Mon May 19, 2008 5:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well, looks like another strength program like another ... I believe there's more efficient programs than this one, but ti seems to kick ass too.

But, I'm not a good person to talk about programs since I like more to make my own, create to suit my goals and based on what I read ... Sometimes really similar to already existing program but we can't recreate weight training ...
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swanso5




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PostPosted: Tue May 20, 2008 12:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
depends what your training for...it only trains one strength quality...
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Christopheel




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PostPosted: Tue May 20, 2008 2:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
swanso5 wrote:
depends what your training for...it only trains one strength quality...


Maybe, but the line between strength and mass is really thin, I believe with that kind of volume, if match with a manly diet you will gain mass.
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swanso5




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PostPosted: Tue May 20, 2008 10:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
again depends what you're training for...what if you want speed strength, limit strength etc?

i think 10 x 3 is better than 5 x 5...heavier wt, more volume, better nervous system response...way better in fact
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Christopheel




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PostPosted: Tue May 20, 2008 11:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
yes but personally i don't use 5x5 for my "main workout lift" i may use it for another heavy exercises instead of 4x6, that's just a rep/set like another, maybe a bit more strength based.
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swanso5




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PostPosted: Tue May 20, 2008 11:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
they're basically the same...25 reps vs 24 reps with maybe a 5 - 8%difference in wt used
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