Hacker News new | ask | show | jobs
by tayo42 1040 days ago
This is just some wiki related to reddit?

I know reddit loves 5/3/1 and pretends that nothing else exists. Great example of the reddit echo chamber for something that isn't a political topic.

5x5 program got my bench to 275 when I was younger. I think it's fine.

Really after years of trying all these systems the only that will work for sure is getting in the gym consistently and lifting heavy. Everything else is mostly a distraction. Like min/maxing in wow
1 comments
satvikpendem 1040 days ago
They recommend many routines, not just 5/3/1: https://thefitness.wiki/routines/strength-training-muscle-bu...
link
tayo42 1040 days ago
Are you just regurgitating reddit advice or have you gone through this and advised gym goers with success?

The nice thing about lifting is results speak for them self. If your going to keep posting this link as solid advice, maybe share your lifts...

link
onion2k 1040 days ago
It's rare to see a 'no true Scotsman', an 'appeal to authority' , and a 'do you even lift bro?' in one comment.
link
tough 1040 days ago
Such an internet gem
link
satvikpendem 1040 days ago
Yes I have gone through these, started with SS, saw basically no progress, then moved to 5/3/1 and did some other routines over the past several years. At my peak before a recent injury I was at 225 bench, 325 deadlifting and 275 squat.
link
JimtheCoder 1039 days ago
"At my peak before a recent injury I was at 225 bench, 325 deadlifting and 275 squat."

So you barely lift...?

link
bowsamic 1039 days ago
In what world is that "barely lifting"? I don't think I've ever even seen anyone in my gym bench that much
link
JimtheCoder 1039 days ago
If you have never seen anyone in your gym bench 2 plates...well...I am not sure what to say to you. Maybe find a different gym?

The person I was responding to is talking about SS, why 5/3/1 is more appropriate, and things of that nature.

If he MAXED out at a 225 bench, a 325 deadlift and a 275 squat, he has no business really talking about this sort of stuff. You don't even need a structured program to hit those numbers...you just need to do it.

link
satvikpendem 1039 days ago
Keep in mind this was also due to weakness that led to an injury, I did not want to try more weight.
link