5×5 Workout A

One of the most important parts of 5 × 5 is to strive to lift more weight constantly. Every week you manage to do five reps, all five sets in one exercise; you should increase the weight by 2.5 kilos for the next training session. When it comes to ground lifting, however, you should raise by 5 kilos.

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