So I try to squat heavy 5x5 three times a week, but i was scared the first two weeks so Wednesday's workout (MWF sched) I do front squats to give myself a break.
Not this week, it's Wednesday. I'ma try and squat the heavy ass (285lbs) 5x5 again not those light front squats time to be a man.
End of 2nd set did not feel good on my back. Went and foam rolled a minute but next rep felt bad, too. So I compensated a 5x5 of 1 plate front squats which felt great (man my core is weak these kill my abs) and then quit without finishing the rest of the 5x5; OHP and BO rows.
How the hell do you squat heavy 3 times a week? Am I a legit pussy now? Tmrw my back might be a little sore from fatigued shit form.

5x5 3 x a week is retarded

Listen to your body

Do you really think you need that much volume

I know right! I'll bump the weight down 10lbs Friday, and then resume my Wednesday of lighter sets of front squat. Still 3 days of legs dammit. The volume really isn't there, though. That's only 15 sets total ( of heavy full body workout, just about right.) Fuck, you mad cuz you can't get noob gains anymore?

5x5 is 25 m8!

And yes im very made!!

Legs 3x week is master race

Edit: 5x5 is also retarded cos it holds you back from progressing fast


A better long term and more manageable approach would be


Monday:
Squats 5x5

Wednesday:
3x3 light and fast

Friday:
Work up to a heavy 5,4 or triple


Basically the texas method. It also wont bore u to tears and wont make u dread going to the gym as you already are

This post was edited by HotHamAndCarl on Sep 3 2015 02:50am

I agree with above, 5x5 is an absolute nightmare to do 3 times a week.

You'd be better off switching the rep schemes up, even if you're only doing 3 reps per set at the top (weight wise).

brah, it takes me 5 days to recover from a squat. how am i gona skwuat 3x a week

I'm doing pnp novice program, fun as fuark I get wet dreams about it, almost same thing as 5x5 just less volume

thanks for advice i will look at modifying my strength program fo sho

5 sets 5 is 25 reps if that's what you mean
but 3 exercises 5 sets each is 15 sets total

Are you in a caloric deficit? Makes a big difference in how often I can squat.

2x week

3x3

You're welcome