Starting the 5x5 workout..Anything else I should know?

[Nuke Dukem]

Ill be starting this either today or tomorrow for the first time.. The routine looks like this

Routine 1: ideal for those with less than 8 months of training

Rotate be

Squats- 5x5
Overhead press-5x5
Weighted chins- 5x5

Workout 2

Deadlifts- 5x5
Bench press-5x5
Barbell rows- 5x5


1.) What should my calories for the day be at? 3k??

2.) How often should I do cardio, do I do it on my off days

3.) Instead of weighted chin ups can I do regular since im just starting out



anything else before I get started with this

 

[The ADD]

Ill be starting this either today or tomorrow for the first time.. The routine looks like this

Routine 1: ideal for those with less than 8 months of training

Rotate be

Squats- 5x5
Overhead press-5x5
Weighted chins- 5x5

Workout 2

Deadlifts- 5x5
Bench press-5x5
Barbell rows- 5x5


1.) What should my calories for the day be at? 3k??

2.) How often should I do cardio, do I do it on my off days

3.) Instead of weighted chin ups can I do regular since im just starting out



anything else before I get started with this

What is your goal? Build muscle, lose fat, etc?

People here that can help with tips will need more info. 3K seems like a lot of calories regardless.

 

[Nuke Dukem]

What is your goal? Build muscle, lose fat, etc?

People here that can help with tips will need more info. 3K seems like a lot of calories regardless.

Im 5'8 187

so lose weight and build muscle in the process


mostly get muscle though


What would be a better calorie amount

 

[The ADD]

Im 5'8 187

so lose weight and build muscle in the process


mostly get muscle though


What would be a better calorie amount

http://www.the-coli.com/gym/223-~~~...ginners-overweight-obese~~~.html#.ULTqVGdgPRQ

Start here^^^

@MMSex should be along shortly

 

[Nuke Dukem]

http://www.the-coli.com/gym/223-~~~...ginners-overweight-obese~~~.html#.ULTqVGdgPRQ

Start here^^^

@MMSex should be along shortly

Alright cool... Yeah that's what's up I been pm'ing him here and there

 

[MMS]

make an educated decision about your current body specs(are you fat fat or just doughy)

if you doughy, bulk first and do it the right way

if you chunky cut first then bulk later

dont try to do both

 

[Nuke Dukem]

make an educated decision about your current body specs(are you fat fat or just doughy)

if you doughy, bulk first and do it the right way

if you chunky cut first then bulk later

dont try to do both

should I post a pic of chest and stomach (NH)

 

[MMS]

Only if you don't think you can't make the decision on your own

 

[Nuke Dukem]

This was me a 1 1/2 ago

 

[Nuke Dukem]

Just called the gym today because I have an orientation session with a trainer this week..

I asked if we could skip all the dumb shyt and just focus on me getting proper form (for my 5x5 routine). They said it'll only be 20 minutes of actual working on and the rest will be checking body fat, stretches, and bullshyt

I said I already have a routine but need proper form.. He said we can discuss it when I come in


So basically I'm going to waste an hour of my time listening to some shyt that isn't going to concern me and basically be a sales pitch

 

[The ADD]

Just called the gym today because I have an orientation session with a trainer this week..

I asked if we could skip all the dumb shyt and just focus on me getting proper form (for my 5x5 routine). They said it'll only be 20 minutes of actual working on and the rest will be checking body fat, stretches, and bullshyt

I said I already have a routine but need proper form.. He said we can discuss it when I come in


So basically I'm going to waste an hour of my time listening to some shyt that isn't going to concern me and basically be a sales pitch

Its free

Youtube wouldn't hurt for form especially since 5 x 5 you start at the ground floor with weight.

 

[raidersreceiver]

I wanna start this too but I can't do any chin ups. What can I substitute for them?

 

[Nuke Dukem]

@MMSex

 

[Jesus Is Lord]

Why the weighted chins? Why don't you start with no weights?

 

[Nuke Dukem]

Am I doughy or chunky...?