One of the selling points of the 5×5 workout is that Arnold Schwarzenegger reportedly used it when he was starting out. Some claim that it’s “well documented that Arnold Schwarzenegger built his foundation” using a 5×5 routine. It is indeed well documented that the Austrian Oak used 5×5 when he was getting started. But only […]
Over 50? Here’s Why I Don’t Recommend the 5×5 Workout
If you’re over the age of 50, and want to build muscle and get stronger, there are better weight training programs out there than the typical 5×5 workout. To be clear, there’s nothing inherently wrong with doing five sets of five reps at the age of 50 or beyond. Nor is there a single best […]
Does 5×5 Build Muscle? A Review of the Science
Google around for information on the 5×5 workout, and you’ll find plenty of different opinions about whether or not it’s a good way to build muscle. Some say that 5×5 is mainly for strength, and that you need higher reps in the 6-12 range to build size. Others say that if you’re on a 5×5 […]
