Questions on the 5x5 Routine

[NCfitnessgirl]

I didn't want to clutter up the sticky, so here's my questions:

-What should I substitute for pull-ups since I can't do them yet?

-What are JS rows?

-Do you alternate accessories each day or do bis tris and calves all 3 days?

-Which kind of DL should I do?

[smuggie]

Do negatives on pull-ups. That's what I'm doing.

JS rows are also called Pendlay rows. I don't have the link to the description handy, but I'll post it when I get home.

Don't go overboard on the accessory work. I'm doing it as outlined in the sticky. I do only two sets on each movement and I alternate. I don't work calves at all.

You should do CDLs or sumo DLs on this program.

[NCfitnessgirl]

Thanks Smuggie! How's it workin for ya? How long have you been doing it?

[NCfitnessgirl]

Originally posted by smuggie@May 19 2006, 08:36 AM
JS rows are also called Pendlay rows. I don't have the link to the description handy, but I'll post it when I get home.


I'm looking at the link you posted in the exercise sticky. Thanks!! :)

[PowerManDL]

Originally posted by NCfitnessgirl@May 19 2006, 08:20 AM
-What should I substitute for pull-ups since I can't do them yet?
Pulldowns, maybe a Hammer Strength pulldown if you have access to that equipment. Or negative pullups. Considering the goal of this day, I'd lean towards the pulldowns.


-Do you alternate accessories each day or do bis tris and calves all 3 days?

I'd personally alternate.


-Which kind of DL should I do?

Any kind that involves the bar sitting on the floor and you picking it up.

Note to self: Really emphasize the point that minutiae really is minutiae in the book. I think I've found my theme.

[smuggie]

Originally posted by NCfitnessgirl+May 19 2006, 10:43 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (NCfitnessgirl @ May 19 2006, 10:43 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-smuggie@May 19 2006, 08:36 AM
JS rows are also called Pendlay rows. I don&#39;t have the link to the description handy, but I&#39;ll post it when I get home.


I&#39;m looking at the link you posted in the exercise sticky. Thanks&#33;&#33; :) [/b][/quote]
Geez, I forgot I posted the link there. :doh:

[smuggie]

Originally posted by NCfitnessgirl@May 19 2006, 09:18 AM
Thanks Smuggie&#33; How&#39;s it workin for ya? How long have you been doing it?
I&#39;m on my second week. So far, it&#39;s going well.

[Erin]

Originally posted by smuggie@May 19 2006, 04:40 PM
I&#39;m on my second week. So far, it&#39;s going well.
What are you using as rest intervals between sets?

[smuggie]

2 minutes for everything except DLs and the light squats on day 2. In those cases I do 3 minutes and 1 minute respectively.

For accessory work I do 1 minute.

[PowerManDL]

Originally posted by k&#045;teach+May 19 2006, 09:43 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (k&#045;teach &#064; May 19 2006, 09:43 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>What are you using as rest intervals between sets?[/b]
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Note to self: Really emphasize the point that minutiae really is minutiae in the book.[/quote]

I agree.

[Erin]

Originally posted by PowerManDL+May 20 2006, 05:44 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (PowerManDL @ May 20 2006, 05:44 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-PowerManDL
Note to self: Really emphasize the point that minutiae really is minutiae in the book.

I agree. [/b][/quote]
I wasn&#39;t asking for me. :)
thanks smuggie. I&#39;ll pass along that info.