5x5

[mwell]

Could I mix the 5x5 routine w/ a 3x20?
5x5 1st workout and the 3x20 2nd.
Squatting

[Neodavid]

Give it a try, see what happens, and let us know. Your body adapts to whatever you throw at it, so who knows.

Originally Posted by mwell

Could I mix the 5x5 routine w/ a 3x20?
5x5 1st workout and the 3x20 2nd.
Squatting

[Phreezer]

You shouldn't change up the 5x5 that much... It's pretty well designed as it is.. you can tweak the exercises or the rep scheme a little... but I wouldn't advise trying to work the 5x5 routine with 3x20 reps....

[Bob Smith]

I agree with Phreezer on this. Combining both programs would likely be a bad idea. 5x5 is its very own program, just as 3x20 (SuperSquats) is a stand-alone program.

[mwell]

Originally Posted by Bob Smith

I agree with Phreezer on this. Combining both programs would likely be a bad idea. 5x5 is its very own program, just as 3x20 (SuperSquats) is a stand-alone program.

Thanks guys!!!

[Grizzly]

You must have a good attention span. After 12 reps I get too bored to continue. 20 is way out of my league.

[Pablo34]

I agree....I have no mental stamina to do 20 reps of anything, let alone the physical endurance. 12 reps is tops for me, but usually 6-10 is the norm.

[mwell]

In season or off-season?

[dubplate]

Originally Posted by Pablo34

I agree....I have no mental stamina to do 20 reps of anything, let alone the physical endurance. 12 reps is tops for me, but usually 6-10 is the norm.

i used to be the same way, but overcoming the 20 rep anxiety has helped me in so many other apsects of my life.

i love 20 rep squats... brings out the total package in me.... if i ever start feeling a little bit shitty about my gut or whatever, i hit the 20 rep squat routine for a couple weeks... puts me back into shape like no other.