Starting Strength & 5x5: Foundation for Beginners
Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 12:00 am
For strength beginners, is 5x5 still the gold standard?
Programs like Starting Strength or StrongLifts 5x5 are highly effective due to:
Programs like Starting Strength or StrongLifts 5x5 are highly effective due to:
- Focus on compound movements (Squat, Bench, Deadlift, OHP, Rows).
- Linear progression with rapid strength gains.
- Simplicity and ease of understanding.
What was your first 5x5 experience like?"Consistent practice of compound movements builds a solid base."