Best for building mass

[Johnny698]

Is the 5x5 workout routine best for building size? And how much cardio should you do?

 

[Ftsk]

Is the 5x5 workout routine best for building size? And how much cardio should you do?

Wrong category Brah. U want lifting not anabolics

 

[Northup]

2 on 1 off and heavy weights 8 to 12 reps and LOTS of food


Pimping is easy

 

[Johnny698]

Wrong category Brah. U want lifting not anabolics

My bad forgot bout it

 

[buddhabuilder]

I'm in my 8th week of SL 5x5's (check my thread)

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/w...ting/buddhas-enlightening-5x5-log-990413.html

Start on page 2 as it took me a while to set the program up. I've gained about 16 pounds all natural. I have my diet spot on. Give us your stats and we can talk diet, which is the most important part of bulking.

 

[digit0x]

buddha has a good plan. 5x5's work great for mass, pretty much all I do just tweak it with some isolation.

 

[Evan Tipps]

5x5 is not for size. Size comes from more reps. Hypertrophy builds more muscle.

 

[Johnny698]

I believe 6-8 reps is what builds the most mass

 

[Anthony1980]

I usually do 4 sets of 6 on compound exercises and 3 sets of 8 on isolations. Been working out nicely. Just not eating the cleanest but I'm getting better. Recently changed my routine so i could have a day specifically for arms and they are getting explosive.

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[buddhabuilder]

Strength=Size. Higher reps for sculpting.

 

[Evan Tipps]

Wrong buddha. contraction/hypertrophy builds "mass/size/muscle"

 

[Jigga14]

Wrong buddha. contraction/hypertrophy builds "mass/size/muscle"

I agree. The hypertropy range is between 6-12 reps while the best strength gain range is from 3-5 reps.

 

[Buildingup24]

why not do 3x5 for compounds and then higher reps for smaller lifts.
Like squat 3x5 then leg press in 8-15 rep range
Bench 3x5 then DB incline in 8-15 rep range

..etc
That's what I do, its works well. get a nice balance of hypertrophy plus strength.

Remember, for size, you need volume (unless you are doing DC training but thats another story)