Weight Down Living

5x5, the way I understand it, has no room for “the weights get too heavy”.

Start with a bare naked barbell. They’re like 35-45 pounds or something, depending on the type you use.

No really START with the barbell. SLOWLY add weights if the reps are too easy. If you can’t complete a whole “workout A/B” strength training routine, maybe try upping your calories.

Another thing that may be the issue - electrolytes. I’m in week 3 of 5x5. I love it. I wouldn’t be able to complete a whole routine if I didn’t salt the shit out of my water bottle, potassium too!

NoSalt for potassium and... salt for the NaCl. At LEAST one whole tablespoon. I like to refill my water bottle when it’s halfway done, and keep repeating that until I’m done.

Hope this didn’t come off as mean. You can do the 5x5! I believe in you. It’s okay to get tired and push HARD during a workout. It’s not supposed to easy.

I leave the gym completely exhausted after a workout with 5x5. Really breaks a sweat