The 5x5 workout is a full-body strength training routine that emphasizes lifting heavy for lower reps. Here's how to do it and the potential benefits and risks.

After months (maybe years) of performing three sets of 12 reps on repeat, your muscles are likely craving a fresh—and heavier—training routine. One path forward: the 5x5 workout plan. The ...

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