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Brandon Enos · 07-14-2007, 05:15 PM

I guess this info brings forth a couple more questions.

I noticed that whenever the 5x5 on a three day schedule is described, Wednesday (or the second day) is always different exercises than the 1st and 3rd days. Is there a specific reason for this?

Also, could and should squats and deadlifts be done on the same day?

Basically, heres what I have now:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday
A-1: (BB) Military Press – 5x5
A-2: (BW) Pull-up – 5x5
B-1: (BB) Back Squat – 5x5
B-2: (BB) Dead Lift – 5x5
C-1: Power Wheel Roll Out – 3x6
C-2: Hanging Knee Raise – 3x10

But depending on the reasoning as to why the different exercises and as to whether or not squats and deads can be done on the same day, I may have to change this.

07-14-2007, 05:15 PM	#18
Brandon Enos Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 169	I guess this info brings forth a couple more questions. I noticed that whenever the 5x5 on a three day schedule is described, Wednesday (or the second day) is always different exercises than the 1st and 3rd days. Is there a specific reason for this? Also, could and should squats and deadlifts be done on the same day? Basically, heres what I have now: Monday, Wednesday, Friday A-1: (BB) Military Press – 5x5 A-2: (BW) Pull-up – 5x5 B-1: (BB) Back Squat – 5x5 B-2: (BB) Dead Lift – 5x5 C-1: Power Wheel Roll Out – 3x6 C-2: Hanging Knee Raise – 3x10 But depending on the reasoning as to why the different exercises and as to whether or not squats and deads can be done on the same day, I may have to change this.