anyone here do 5x5 for there chest sets?

[Subaru66]

Was doing 10 8 6 for a while but pretty much hit a plateau and was thinkin bout tryin 5x5 any input and im maxing 225 at the moment kinda sucks but getting better what should i do for sets?

[bigtmoney]

I've been wondering that myself.  I usually do 15, 12 and about 10 if I can get that many reps.  But I add weight each time, If you're doing the 5 sets of 5 do you still add weight every set?

[Borracho]

The best thing for your muscles is change. Try it out.

[davie]

iv been doing sets of 8 adding weight ech time for alot of exercises for few body parts,works i think,but i amthinking of doing pyramid 12 8 6 and mayb 4 for the 1st exercise i do for each body part, which will b clean and press for shoulders, incline db bench for chest, deadlift for back and squat for legs.
Any thoughts?

davie

[Traps Hoolihan]

I've used 5X5 in the past and it definitely helped me

[Subaru66]

Thanks alot guys did my 5x5 today for first time
170-175-185-190-205
Was very excited to get the 205 set  as easy as i did will repost after a few more lifts at it

[JPM]

5X5's have been a cornerstone for lifting & BB'ing for years. Good to get back to the basic's from time to time for a change of pace and to continue progress. Good Luck.

[Ursus]

i do 5x5 on dips, bench chins and squat. sometimes even t bar rows.

i usually keep same weight throughout. e.g bench 5x5 with 235lbs. when those 5 sets are easy enough add another 5 lb to the bar.

after that i just do a set of about 190lb see how man i can do. try and beat it every day

[GET_BIGGER]

The best thing for your muscles is change. Try it out.

I would agree....see how it goes.

[benchthis]

i do it   i start with 275 and work my way up to 365 hasn't done much for size of definition but great for strength