highest number of reps

[raymond3]

So you think for me wanting to cut, besides eating 500 below maintenence, the 5x5 may give me better results than 10,8,6.

[chris_f]

Raymond,

for a 5x5 (or really for any routine), I'd recommed using a weight that you would max out on if you did more reps that you're working reps. In a 5x5, this would mean you use your 7RM but only do 5 reps. Seek to increase weight every workout, of course [img]smile.gif[/img]

As for cutting and your routine, the amount of bodyfat you lose is almost entirely dependant on diet. What a routine will do is help you preserve muscle. Therefore, eat slightly below maintainance, perform cardio on your off days (this will help speed recovery of your muscles, as well [img]smile.gif[/img] ), and lift heavy.

Heavy weight, low rep training will give you harder muscles. If you're cutting bodyfat as well, this is very desireable. Your muscles will have a nice, hard, well defined look. [img]smile.gif[/img] Enjoy!

[joshman]

You can also try to very your intensity each week. Something like:

First Week - finished all reps with ease.
Second Week - finished all reps, could have done one or two more.
Third Week - barely finished all reps (might have failed on one or two exercises).

I've used this in the past and made decent gains without ever hitting failure once.

Originally posted by sharkbait31:
Raymond,

for a 5x5 (or really for any routine), I'd recommed using a weight that you would max out on if you did more reps that you're working reps. In a 5x5, this would mean you use your 7RM but only do 5 reps. Seek to increase weight every workout, of course [img]smile.gif[/img]

As for cutting and your routine, the amount of bodyfat you lose is almost entirely dependant on diet. What a routine will do is help you preserve muscle. Therefore, eat slightly below maintainance, perform cardio on your off days (this will help speed recovery of your muscles, as well [img]smile.gif[/img] ), and lift heavy.

Heavy weight, low rep training will give you harder muscles. If you're cutting bodyfat as well, this is very desireable. Your muscles will have a nice, hard, well defined look. [img]smile.gif[/img] Enjoy!