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RE: Home Business Essentials - Staying and Getting Strong - My Review of Stronglifts 5x5 program

in #review8 years ago

Great post nice system:)
I have been training off and on for nearly 30 years and have tried an array of different systems. It really depends on how you want to look and feel as well as mobility. Many make the mistake of not stretching correctly before and after a workout and become "Muscle Bound". You don't have to get huge to become muscle bound so it is something that is vital to your training regime.

If you are training for strength a good way to start is by utilizing your own body weight. I call it the caveman workout because too many it may seem primitive but the basics are what give you more power and strength. pushups pullups air sqauts dips etc. Like in your workout they use the basic core exercises squats bench press etc. If you look at a male gymnast you can see from only utilizing his own body weight the size that can be achieved, however, they lack in the leg development so squats with a bit of weight would be needed to balance out the overall shape of the body.

I think the most important fundamentals of training are

  1. Stretching before and after
  2. Strict and correct technique
  3. Breathing correctly with every rep
  4. Recovery time and nutrition.
  5. Not to over train
  6. Enjoy yourself!

Any exercise, in general, will make you a healthier and more happier human.