[Freddy]

Originally Posted by Girth

John, Freddy (or anyone):

I have used the 5x5 many times, and have since strayed. Age/wisdom however, has shifted my focus away from pure mass, back to sport performance. I'd like to go back to using the 5x5 for the strength conditioning portion of my program. I compete in volleyball, baketball, and baseball depending on the season.

-Can you give a comparison of the 3 day routine as referenced above, versus that of a 4 day, 2 way, heavy-light split. In what situation or under what circumstances would one be advantageous over the other? I have 10+ years of weight training and have a well developed base of strength.

- What split is preferred in the 4 day? Push-Pull or Upper-Lower? I fear Push-Pull due to the similarity of dead and squat. I am long limbed, and thus my deadlift is damn near a squat.

Thanks for the input!

The 5x5 (or 8 week squat program) is the best program in the world. Always try to use it or a variation of it for at least part of the year.