how to gain more strength on 5x5 ?

[taveroi]

I’m looking to gain more strength doing a 5x5 program. I’m going to pick out five of my favorite compound lifting. I plan on doing dips, pull ups, bench press, squats and deadlifts. Those are going to be my main things that I’m going to be doing. Do you think I should stick to 5 sets and 5 repetitions on each every training split, or do you think I should change it up?

 

[ceo]

Bros. 5 by 5 I think can mean several things. For me, I think you should pick the five compound lifts and you stick to those.

 

[chesty]

5 sets and 5 reps. It's definitely a good strength training routine. You should definitely try it.

 

[Ulter]

I like 5 by 5. It's especially good if you're new to this and you want to gain strength. Pick the five best compound lifts as well.