A 5×5 workout comprises compound barbell movements — like squats and deadlifts — using heavy weights and lower repetitions per set.
What is a 5×5 workout?
- barbell back squat.
- barbell bench press.
- barbell deadlift.
- barbell overhead press.
- barbell row.
What is a good 7 day workout schedule?
Push/Pull
- Day 1 – Push (Quad, Chest, Triceps)
- Day 2 – Pull (Hamstrings, Glutes, Back, Biceps)
- Day 3 – Push (Shoulders, Chest, Triceps)
- Day 4 – Pull (Hamstrings, Glutes, Back, Biceps)
- Day 5 – Push (Quad, Chest, Abs)
- Day 6 – Pull (Hamstrings, Glutes, Back)
- Day 7 – Bonus Day (Biceps, Triceps, Abs, Shoulders)
What is a good gym routine for beginners?
The Beginner’s Gym Workout (With Videos)
- CHEST DAY. WEIGHTS (if you can implement :30 second breaks) Flat Barbell Bench Press, 3 sets of 10.
- BACK DAY. Seated Cable Row, 3 sets of 10.
- SHOULDER DAY. Seated Dumbbell Military Press, 3 sets of 10.
- LEG DAY. Leg Press Machine, 3 sets of 10.
- ARMS DAY. Dumbbell Curls, 3 Sets of 10.
What should I eat before gym?
Wholegrain Bread, sweet potato, and brown rice are great sources of complex carbohydrates that should be consumed around 2-3 hours before the gym. Combining these foods with a good source of protein means you’ll get a good source of slow-releasing energy to fuel you throughout a whole workout.
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