Scott, when you include a 5x5 lift into your routine, would you include that as part of your 16 working sets, or would you do a 5x5 and then also do 16 working sets on top of that?

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Scott, this is exactly what me and Jon used to do. We would start off each workout routine for the week with a 5X5, a lot of the ones you mentioned yourself and then we'd do the rest of the routine hypertrophy based. Doing the 5X5 first is actually going to make you feel much stronger on the rest of the lifts in your routine and it really helps to activate those deep, deep muscle fibers that aren't activated as much with light-moderate weight. This is a great training method and it has increased me and Jon's bench max by over 60 lbs! #HTH

Oooh, that sounds good, thanks, Scott!

Had to look up what 5x5 is, now I'm smarter - will definitely include that in my weight training!

I agree, you defintiely activate some deep muscle fibers. You two have been getting VERY strong lately. Having a good workout partner is key to maximizing your lifting at the gym! You two keep tearing it up! #HTH

No, I don't count it as part of the actual working sets brotha :) #HTH

During my hypertrophy training I always select a compound movement that I have to progress with every training session. For example, on my leg day I have to progress with BB back squats whether it be reps or weight. This way I know I'm increasing my strength whilst training for hypertrophy.

During my hypertrophy training I always select a compound movement that I have to progress with every training session. For example, on my leg day I have to progress with BB back squats whether it be reps or weight. This way I know I'm increasing my strength whilst training for hypertrophy.