simple question about 5x5s page

[thejerm]

are you suppose to increase weight after each set?
thanks

jeremy

[justyouraveragecavemen]

Don't think so.

[thejerm]

very good, thank you!

[RichMahogany]

No. Each day.

[Fernaldo]

If you hit all 5 reps in 5 sets with the current weight, you bump it up next workout.

It's 5 sets, 5 reps, same weight per workout.

[thejerm]

Very cool, thank you all!

[jfreaksho]

I recommend the iPhone app, if you have an iPhone or iPod touch. It tells you what the weights are, automatically increasing if you meet the standard, and holding/deloading if you don't.

[Dirlot]

Increase weight during your warmup until you reach your working weight.
Rock the 5x5
If you mis a rep repeat the same weight the next day
If you miss 2 or 3 days in a row, deload 20% (I think) and work back up.

[EvRevFit]

Agree with Dirlot. Here's a great resource for 5x5 and heavy lifting in general: Dinosaur Training

[thejerm]

what is the name of the iphone app? thats sound like a great tool.