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tapr Posts: 23 Joined: 2006/12/13	2009/01/06, 11:29 PM I want to bulk and eventually start cutting, I've read about the madcow 5x5 workout. But I'm not sure about it so I decided to use it along with some of my own added exercises. Squats 5x5 leg press 5x8-10 deadlifts 5x5 hyper extensions 4x8-10 lunges 4x10 Unfortunately I don't have a spotter so I'll do what I think I can handle to prevent injury. But what do you think for a leg workout? thanx.
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2009/01/07, 12:10 AM Overkill and a recipe for disaster. Not to be mean but you you don't have a clue you shouldn't tweak proven programs until you start learning your body and training. 5x5 is a tough program and I LOVE IT, did it and now have altered it for my needs but I didn't any compound lifts to what is already tough as is. -------------- Knock-Um Down & Keep-Um Down! http://www.freetrainers.com/FT/jsp/Message.jsp?f_ix=15&t_ix=1609 Squat 285 Deadlift 355 Bench 260x2
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2009/01/07, 12:11 AM Edit! 5x5 is a tough program and I LOVE IT, did it and now have altered it for my needs but I didn't add any more compound lifts to what is already tough as is. -------------- Knock-Um Down & Keep-Um Down! http://www.freetrainers.com/FT/jsp/Message.jsp?f_ix=15&t_ix=1609 Squat 285 Deadlift 355 Bench 260x2
tapr Posts: 23 Joined: 2006/12/13	2009/01/07, 12:10 PM ok thanx for the input. You're right I haven't tried the 5x5 workout and I don't know too much about the whole program, which is kind of why I decided to use it a bit along with my own program. I'm not a beginner I do workout with much intensity but I am new to the 5x5. Could you send me a link of the 5x5 program, (maybe the one you do) , and if you have any suggestions fire them my way, I just wanna learn and find the best program possible to add size.
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2009/01/07, 01:33 PM http://www.geocities.com/elitemadcow1/5x5_Program/Linear_5x5.htm -------------- Knock-Um Down & Keep-Um Down! http://www.freetrainers.com/FT/jsp/Message.jsp?f_ix=15&t_ix=1609 Squat 285 Deadlift 355 Bench 260x2
	2009/01/07, 10:17 PM what are your numbers in parallel or deeper squat(where your hip is below the knee or lower)? deadlift? bench? standing press? if u dont know wtf u are doing or dont know how a certain program works...why are you tweaking anything? if you can do all that crap then you're definitely not lifting hard enough in the initial exercises... do you workout at a commercial gym? there are no safeties to spot you? saw horses might be worth an investment...they are cheap, foldable, and extremely durable...