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my leg workout

tapr
tapr
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2009/01/06, 11:29 PM
I want to bulk and eventually start cutting, I've read about the madcow 5x5 workout. But I'm not sure about it so I decided to use it along with some of my own added exercises.

Squats 5x5
leg press 5x8-10
deadlifts 5x5
hyper extensions 4x8-10
lunges 4x10

Unfortunately I don't have a spotter so I'll do what I think I can handle to prevent injury. But what do you think for a leg workout? thanx.
SFGiantsMVP
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2009/01/07, 12:10 AM
Overkill and a recipe for disaster.

Not to be mean but you you don't have a clue you shouldn't tweak proven programs until you start learning your body and training.

5x5 is a tough program and I LOVE IT, did it and now have altered it for my needs but I didn't any compound lifts to what is already tough as is.

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Squat 285
Deadlift 355
Bench 260x2
SFGiantsMVP
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2009/01/07, 12:11 AM
Edit!

5x5 is a tough program and I LOVE IT, did it and now have altered it for my needs but I didn't add any more compound lifts to what is already tough as is.

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Squat 285
Deadlift 355
Bench 260x2
tapr
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2009/01/07, 12:10 PM
ok thanx for the input. You're right I haven't tried the 5x5 workout and I don't know too much about the whole program, which is kind of why I decided to use it a bit along with my own program. I'm not a beginner I do workout with much intensity but I am new to the 5x5. Could you send me a link of the 5x5 program, (maybe the one you do) , and if you have any suggestions fire them my way, I just wanna learn and find the best program possible to add size.
SFGiantsMVP
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2009/01/07, 01:33 PM
http://www.geocities.com/elitemadcow1/5x5_Program/Linear_5x5.htm

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Squat 285
Deadlift 355
Bench 260x2
2009/01/07, 10:17 PM
what are your numbers in parallel or deeper squat(where your hip is below the knee or lower)? deadlift? bench? standing press?

if u dont know wtf u are doing or dont know how a certain program works...why are you tweaking anything? if you can do all that crap then you're definitely not lifting hard enough in the initial exercises...

do you workout at a commercial gym? there are no safeties to spot you?

saw horses might be worth an investment...they are cheap, foldable, and extremely durable...