The NEW 5×5 Workout

The NEW 5×5 Workout

Most lifters have heard of a 5×5 workout arrangement.  Two legendary strength coaches, Bill Starr and Mark Rippetoe, popularized this training method.  It is simple, easy, and often quite effective. 5×5 involves performing 5 sets of 5 reps on a given exercise (squats, bench, etc) as your main working sets for the day.  5 reps seems to be an ideal…