By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. My goal is to increase strength, while gaining some size. Also, there is nothing useless about a bodybuilder's muscles. Don't take my word for it though, I'm not exactly sure either.

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As for hypertrophy, fatigue is a driver of growth so 3x8 (at that percentage) is likely going to serve you better.

It's essentially the same amount of reps at 5x5, but not adding sets.

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Do starting strength for 3 months if u want to build strength.

So you get to a point where getting bigger and stronger actually harmed your climbing, ie: bench pressing was the biggest end of this effect. IMHO longevity is the key to bigger arms then heavy weights.

Will the 3x8-12 scheme provide "useless and pumped" mass or will the trainee become good pound for pound? New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the bodyweightfitness community. There's a bit of carry-over among the ranges. Add 5lbs n repeat concentrating on building speed. Just wondering about the 5x5 being to many sets for me.Im working on my strength and for the first time have gone with a 3x5.I will sometimes shoot for 7 Reps but no lower then 4 sets.I was just wondering whats more popular the 5x5 or 3x8?? I want to achieve a slim, lean look (as opposed to a big, bulky look) but I also want to add strength. Most of them are wicked strong.

wouldnt more volume in the beginner stage or … 5x5??? These numbers aren't really exact. I know the FAQ recommends 3x8, but I want to know the different results I would see from the different sets x reps combo.

5-8 is a good balance. So I've started lifting more consistently than I used to, but I'm a bit curious about one thing.

He would do 3x5 when he went up in weight on an exercise, and if he could do 3x5, then 3x6 next time, then 3x7, and once he could do 3x8, he would go up in weight again. 3x5/5x5 vs 3x8 for building strength - opinions. I'll hit 3x12 then. To answer your question, the difference between 5 and 8 is going to be small.

I know the FAQ recommends 3x8, but I want to know the different results I would see from the different sets x reps combo. Like it or not, we are the product of a very long process of adaptation to a harsh physical existence, and the past couple centuries of comparative ease and plenty are not enough time to change our genome. 8x3 vs 5x3, 3x5 and 3x3. 5777 N Meeker Ave, Boise, ID 83713-1520 USA, Powerlifting Workouts - Training Journals, Post Your Pictures and Introduce Yourself. 10-27-2016, 04:09 AM #2. I would rather do 5x5 if you want more volume since dropping the weight for more reps is less effective in my opinion. 5 comments. Can someone kindly enlighten me as to why most beginner programs are always 5x5 and not 3x8 or similar please?

My goal is to increase strength, while gaining some size. 5/3/1 vs 5x5 routines. Background info: I was trying drop sets/reverse pyramids for a couple of months and that seemed to have worked well moving things up for a bit but then I got stuck, so I attempted to go back to 3x5 with a slight reset but I think I'm stuck again. For your purposes the difference is irrelevant.

Weightlifting honestly doesnt give your muscles a pound for pound strength level the same way swimming or calisthenics will, it doesnt support itself.

Bro science of peace.

Advanced Search. Don't the presses generally respond better to increased volume?

Lifting heavy curls to the point you get bicep tendonitis is not kewl nor is it the way to add inches to your arms.

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The content on our website is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace a relationship with a qualified healthcare professional. It seems like they do. Bodybuilding.com℠ and BodySpace® are trademarks of Bodybuilding.com. 3x8 is 24 reps, 3x5 is 15 reps. 5x5 is 25 reps, comparable to the 3x8 schema, but lets you a higher intensity.

Jump to page: Results 1 to 10 of 46 Thread: 3x5 vs 5x5 the pros and cons. i would just like to know the difference between a 5x5 scheme vs 3x5 still doing all the compound lifts. chest: 5x5 or 3x8-10? 3x5 vs 5x5 vs 3x3 vs 5x3 - Which is best for strenght gains? 3x5 vs 3x8 in bodyweight fitness. By thekrown in forum Workout Programs Replies: 8 Last Post: 12-08-2009, 11:47 AM. There aren't many isolation movements in bodyweight training, New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the bodyweightfitness community. There is no such thing as "useless muscle mass". 3x8 @ 75% is probably going to be a grinder on that last set. Fewer reps (1-3) with more rest is more strength, on the other end (20+) with less rest is more endurance.

It takes years and dedication with exercises and proper nutrition. 3x5 vs 5x5 the pros and cons; Page 1 of 5 1 2 3... Last. Mind is about to explode. 5777 N Meeker Ave, Boise, ID 83713-1520 USA, http://www.defrancostraining.com/art...rds-part3.html, http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/res...ch-review.html, Powerlifting Workouts - Training Journals, Post Your Pictures and Introduce Yourself. What are the pros/cons of each? 3x5 Vs.

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You're right, mass isn't easy earned though ;).

When would you use one over the other?
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Sorry for late reply, but what if the progression is something like adding more weight to a weighted chin up or dip? 3x8 vs 5x5 Can someone kindly enlighten me as to why most beginner programs are always 5x5 and not 3x8 or similar please? ANIMAL_M0THER. 3x5 vs 5x5 vs 3x8-12; Results 1 to 9 of 9 Thread: 3x5 vs 5x5 vs 3x8-12.

Is that 4 workouts a week, or i have to do 16 sets every workout lol?

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3x8 is 24 reps, 3x5 is 15 reps. 5x5 is 25 reps, comparable to the 3x8 schema, but lets you a higher intensity. SuffolkPunch . So would 3x5 or 3x3 have any benefit over 3x8 for strength or is the volume much too low for such a small group of muscles?
Should my goal before increasing resistance in a bodyweight exercise be 3 sets of 5 or 3 sets of 8 (considering I train to failure in both circumstances)? Strenght/mass gain: 3x5-8 vs 3x8-12 Hey guys, I don't want to get useless bulk, although I'd like to add some mass, so I'd like to know how does this work: will the set/reps scheme 3x5-8 provide just strenght with zero mass forever, or will come the point where the body has to increase the cross section of the muscles to continue raising strenght? Yup. 5x5 Strength Routine For First Cut. And that is the purpose of exercise. Join KIVA - Donate to those in need around the world! Just follow a routine for a while for the best results. Explosive work is generally earier to recover from that sets you need to grind out, even at the higher rep ranges. Would 8x3 result in more hypertrophy due to more volume? I could use some mass gain.

I just wanted to know if training 3x12 would mean add size to strenght or lose strenght in favor of size. You need to specifically work for it to get any appreciable result. Start your fitness journey with our Recommended Routine and wiki. 11-25-2011, 11:17 AM #4. Start with a weight you can do 10 times minus 50lbs and do 5×3×1 day rest, then 4×4×1d.r.,and last do 3×5×1d.r. 7 years ago.

It's essentially the same amount of reps at 5x5, but not adding sets. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15574075, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strength_training.

Does the 3x3/5x3 lead to strength only with very little hypertrophy?

Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional prior to beginning any diet or exercise program or taking any dietary supplement. Show Printable Version; 01-08-2010, 08:32 PM #1. Should my goal before increasing resistance in a bodyweight exercise be 3 sets of 5 or 3 sets of 8 (considering I train to failure in both circumstances)?

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By daveyc2001 in forum Workout Programs Replies: 0 Last Post: 01-01-2012, 06:06 PM. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Thread Tools. I was also benching 2x/week and pressing once/week, but decided to reverse that last week. Jump to page: ... 3x8 apparently cbf to find the study how much misc would a miscer misc if a miscer miscs all day? Powerlifting. well that isnt exactly true. What rep range and number of sets is best for hypertrophy? 3x5-8 on compounds when you want to push your maximum weight. AFAIK, reps between 5-8 target muscle strength, while 12-15(?)

3x5 vs 5x5 the pros and cons there are some of us ,like myself who found Rip thru stronglifts.com.

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They all use the same core exercises and I'm trying to decide which one is best for me.

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3x5 Vs. The differences aren't very substantial, but you'll have a hard time moving up in the progression if you can only do 3x5, so that's why the FAQ recommends going up to 3x8.

eat, train, sleep, eat, train, sleep, eat, train, sleep, Why don't you do a program and after do another program?

Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The content on our website is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace a relationship with a qualified healthcare professional. Fuuuaaark, almost every reply is different answer. What is the best . how much misc would a miscer misc if a miscer miscs all day? © 2020 Bodybuilding.com. By 7thbrah in forum Losing Fat Replies: 3 Last Post: 10-12-2012, 07:34 PM.

3x8 vs 5x5 for lean-ness. additional reading:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15574075http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strength_training. Lifting heavy curls to the point you get bicep tendonitis is not kewl nor is it the way to add inches to your arms. 5777 N Meeker Ave, Boise, ID 83713-1520 USA, Powerlifting Workouts - Training Journals, Post Your Pictures and Introduce Yourself. �we have not spent the last 65 million or so years finely honing our physiology to watch Oprah. It's not like you accidentally gain muscle mass. Somewhere in the middle (10-15) is more hypertrophy. View Profile View Forum Posts Member Join Date Dec 2009 Location Long island, NY Posts 810. 5x5??? Don't the presses generally respond better to increased volume? So there goes busted another fitness myth :).

© 2020 Bodybuilding.com. So would 3x5 or 3x3 have any benefit over 3x8 for strength or is the volume much too low for such a small group of muscles?

Bodyweight Fitness is for redditors who like to use their own body to train, from the simple pullups, pushups, and squats to the advanced bodyweight fitness movements like the planche, one arm chin-ups, or single leg squats.

Will it still be worth my while to aim for 8 reps? …