Beginner
Strength

Strength 5x5 workout routine

A low-rep, heavy-compound strength template. Five sets of five on squats and presses builds raw strength fast, and progress is dead simple to track: add weight when you hit all five sets.

3x per week~55 min5 exercises · 21 sets
Legs
Chest
Back
Shoulders

The workout

Squat
Legs
5 × 5
Bench Press
Chest
5 × 5
Cable Row
Back
5 × 5
Shoulder Press
Shoulders
5 × 5
Deadlift
Back
1 × 5

Pick a weight that leaves one or two reps in reserve on the last set, and add a small amount once you hit the top of the rep range on every set.

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