Workouts
Barbell 5×5, workout A
Barbell 5×5, workout A is a 50-minute workout for beginner level with barbell, rack, bench: Back squat (5 × 5), Bench press (5 × 5), Barbell row (5 × 5).
| Time | 50 minutes |
|---|---|
| Level | Beginner |
| Equipment | Barbell, rack, bench |
The workout
| Exercise | Sets × reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Back squat | 5 × 5 | 3 min |
| Bench press | 5 × 5 | 3 min |
| Barbell row | 5 × 5 | 2 min |
How to do it well
- Swap with workout B three days a week.
- Start lighter than feels necessary, and add 2.5 kg each session while you can do all the reps.
- Learn the lifts from someone who knows them, if you can.
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