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StrongLifts 5x5

The gold standard beginner strength program. Three days per week, two alternating workouts, five sets of five reps. Simple, proven, effective. Add weight every session and build a foundation of strength.

12 Weeks
3 Workouts / Week
5 Exercises

Exercises

Main lifts focused in this program

  • Back Squat
  • Bench Press
  • Barbell Row
  • Overhead Press
  • Deadlift

Prerequisites

You'll need known maxes for:

  • Back Squat
  • Bench Press
  • Barbell Row
  • Overhead Press
  • Deadlift

Tags

strengthbeginner5x5linear progressioncompound lifts