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Forum ยป Struggling to progress squat on 5x5
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Thread: Struggling to progress squat on 5x5

post 1705524461 08-26-2024, 04:33 PM
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Struggling to progress squat on 5x5

I have been squatting 220 for 5x5 for 3 weeks now and always seem to fail 1-2 reps on my last 2 sets.

Should I deliad and try again or is it time to progress on to something more suitable to intermediates.

Ps using linear as I'm back in the gym 3 months after a 6 month hiatus.
post 1705533491 08-27-2024, 01:27 AM
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Deload 10% and work back up. If that doesn't work reduce the weight and switch to 4x8.
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