5x5 question

[toilet hamster]

I want to try the 5x5 method. What percent of your maximum effort should you start with?

 

[st8k_lover]

Please read sticky thread Training Methods/5x5 method

 

[ffknight84]

take ur 8 RM for my bench it was 205, i started at 185 for example. So take at least 20-30 pounds off of ur 8rm

 

[CobraUTAH]

I could do a 1RM of bench with 260, and when I started 5x5 I decided to go real light and get used to the routine. I started with 190 on bench and worked up to 245 nice and steady over a 3 month period. When I was done I did a 1RM with 290, I was happy, but wanted even more, I can't wait to bulk again. So if in doubt go lower, there is nothing wrong with taking it easy and building a good solid base with each exercise. I figured that I'd rather take it slow and keep those 5 pound gains coming every week than start right near my max effort and run out of gains after three weeks.

 

[ffknight84]

I could do a 1RM of bench with 260, and when I started 5x5 I decided to go real light and get used to the routine. I started with 190 on bench and worked up to 245 nice and steady over a 3 month period. When I was done I did a 1RM with 290, I was happy, but wanted even more, I can't wait to bulk again. So if in doubt go lower, there is nothing wrong with taking it easy and building a good solid base with each exercise. I figured that I'd rather take it slow and keep those 5 pound gains coming every week than start right near my max effort and run out of gains after three weeks.

heh you started in the same position i just stated in benched 255 and started at 185.