Ladies- 5x5 StrongLifts? page 2

[Kata]

I do StrongLifts, and yeah, it's REALLY difficult for me to keep adding 5 at a time. I try, but I usually end up going up 5 every 3 or 4 workouts. I guess now I'm doing a StrongLifts-inspired deal, where I go up whenever I can. I also have the most problems with OHP. I hate them so much. If I miss a single workout, I'm back to the bar. It's frustrating, but I like the program overall, so I don't mind slow progress or even hitting a plateu. In my mind, stagnating is better than nothing at all.

[Ally415]

Is going to failure on 5x5 bad or okay? I've been reading that going to failure requires more rest in between, wereas going to a certain % of max effort is better for progress? I always thought I had to go to failure every set

[sbhikes]

I use these:
2" Zinc Finish USS Flat Washer | Fastenal

Or you can do this:
http://www.youtube.com/v/KPt6SyPFcPU

[Catrin]

Is going to failure on 5x5 bad or okay? I've been reading that going to failure requires more rest in between, wereas going to a certain % of max effort is better for progress? I always thought I had to go to failure every set

Do you mean technical failure or actual failure? I go to technical failure, if I can't maintain proper form then I don't continue. It might be a bit slower that way, but it certainly reduces the chance for injury.