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Starting Strength 5X5 for Fat loss & toning ?

  • 03-05-2011 10:44pm
    #1
    justbringit89
    Closed Accounts Posts: 829 ✭✭✭


    Hi Guys,

    So for the past few months I've being doing weight machines & don't find them any impact. I've decided to bite the bullet & change to free weights as I've heard their alot better for exercising.

    I'm 5"5 & 10.5 stone..sound like a low weight but I have alot of body fat,belly & don't resemble a person who is 10.5 stone

    My question is, Is Strongman 5X5 good for fat loss & toning?

    Also it says workout only 3 times a work? that seems very little doesn't it? Do you do cardio inbetween or something?

    Thanks,

    Mark


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  • #2
    Mellor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,232 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    What exactly is the program. i am familr with some of the other 5x5 programs (SS, SL etc) but not strong man.

    Google throws up three threads on t-nation, and BB.com all by the same guy.
    He says its 5 x 5 followed by working up to a 1rep max (bench, squat, dead, press)

    Id that the one you mean?
    If so its too much, 1 RM far too often.


  • #3
    justbringit89
    Closed Accounts Posts: 829 ✭✭✭justbringit89


    Oh Sorry, Meant Starting Strength? Of course if there is other ones you recommend I'd Like to hear them. I haven't done any free weights yet, so wanna get advice on the best ones for fat loss & toning?

    Not really bothered on bulking up?

    Thanks,

    Mark


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