5x5 question

[marcink99]

Ok so if I do squats 3 times a week. How do I progress ? Do I add 5 pounds on each day which would equal to 15 pounds per week? For example

monday 5x 225

tuesday 5x 230

friday 5x 235

Also would light cardio in between those days help with recovery?.

 

[kingk0ng]

It should be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Yes, you add 5 lbs each workout. When this stalls, you would take a light squatting session on Wednesday and focus on your deadlift as your big lift Wednesday. Something like this...

Monday-
Squat: 5x5
Bench: 5x5
BB Row: 5x5
Pullups: 3x10

Wednesday-
Deadlift: 5x5
Press: 5x5
Chins: 5x5
Light Squat: 3x5

Friday-
Squat: 5x5
Bench: 5x5
BB Row: 5x5
Pullup: 5x5

That is when you need to take a light day for better recovery.