1960 by Reg Park in his manual Strength & Bulk Training for Weight Lifters and Body Builders
Reg Park's Three Phase 5x5 Program
Phase One
45-degree back extension 3x10
Back squat 5x5
Bench press 5x5
Deadlift 5x5
Rest 3-5 minutes between the last 3 sets of each exercise.
Train three days per week for three months.
Phase Two for Bodybuilders*
45-degree back extension 3-4x10
Front squat 5x5
Back squat 5x5
Bench press 5x5
Standing barbell shoulder press 5x5
High pull 5x5
Deadlift 5x5
Standing barbell calf raise 5x25
Rest 2 minutes between sets.
Train three days per week for three months.
* After the basic Phase One, Park had a different set of recommended exercises for aspiring Olympic weightlifters. It used a few different sets and reps, and included lunges and power cleans.
Phase Three for Bodybuilders
45-degree back extension 4x10
Front squat 5x5
Back squat 5x5
Standing barbell shoulder press 5x5
Bench press 5x5
Bent-over barbell row 5x5
Deadlift 5x3
Behind-the-neck press or one-arm dumbbell press 5x5
Barbell curl 5x5
Lying triceps extension 5x8
Standing barbell calf raise 5x25
Rest 2 minutes between sets.
Train three days per week for three months.
As Park explained it, 5x5 includes two progressively heavier warm-up sets and three sets at the same weight. He suggested increasing weights at approximately the same interval, for example:
Back squat: first set 135x5, second set 185x5, followed by three sets of 225x5.
When you can complete the last 3x5 at a given weight, increase the weight on all five sets 5-10 pounds. Also, he was strongly against training to failure, saying that it encouraged a negative mindset when attempting other heavy, near-maximal lifts.
You are, however, allowed to test for one-rep max at the end of each phase. Park recommends two warm-up sets (1x5 and 1x3), followed by three progressively heavier attempts at a one-rep max. So the max testing day would be: 1x5, 1x3, and 3x1 (for each lift). Take the next four days off from the gym, and then begin the next phase of training.
For the 45-degree back extensions, begin without added weight. Once you can complete all sets, increase your poundage each set while still getting all sets and reps. Park and his training partner often used 135 for the first set, 175 for the second, and 215 for the third, and 235-255 for the fourth.
That's the entire plan, and it's a doozy. Talk about volume training? Mike Mentzer just rolled over in his grave... once. Notice, there really aren't any isolation exercises until the third phase, when you've been training consistently for six months. Only then can you break out some curls for the girls.
As far as recovery goes, Park recommended plenty of sleep and plenty of food. His main sources of nutrition would include whole milk, whole eggs, steak, orange juice, salad, protein powders, wheat germ, and liver tablets. Interestingly, the foods would remain the same when cutting, but the portions would be reduced.
With such a high volume of work, it wasn't uncommon for these workouts to last two to three hours. That's typical of the training in that era, and it's a far cry from the, "get out of the gym in 60 minutes, or you'll sacrifice growth hormone levels!" warnings of today.
http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/reg_parks_5x5_programRest and Nutrition
Minimize your activities on rest days away from the gym to let your body and muscles recover from your intense workouts. Get at least eight hours of sleep each night. Eat approximately every three or four hours to ensure your muscles have a regular supply of nutrients Eat complex carbohydrates such as oatmeal, whole grain bread, whole grain rice, yams and sweet potatoes. Proteins should include lean cuts of red meat, chicken, turkey, legumes, fish, eggs and dairy products. Fruits and vegetables provide vitamins and minerals to help your body function optimally.
Read more:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/559291-strength-bulk-training-for-weightlifters-bodybuilders/#ixzz2YtVywni7
