Originally Posted by
Carbonfiberboy
The problem with starting with 5 X 5 is that one can't start by doing work to near failure without risking injury..
Strength training programs such as 5x5 and others
are not meant to be done to failure...believe it or not but you can make great progress without training to failure. Personally I refer to do high rep workouts but i never go to failure. Not training to failure allows my body to recover faster and still make progress.