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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would not recommend a 5x5 to a complete beginner. These are all very technical lifts and can be injurious if done incorrectly. You are also neglecting a bunch of muscle groups. Would it be better off with some more targeted beginner program with a mix of machines and free weights.[/quote]

I’m curious what muscle groups you believe are neglected by a program focused entirely on compound, full-body lifts. [/quote]

I was thinking of the squat, deadlift, bench version which has nothing for upper back. With rows that gets more or less covered, though I would still like to see some rear delt work in a program so heavy on pressing. The hamstrings are also worked disproportionately less than quads on this program. I still think 5x5 is not great for beginners without a trainer mostly due to the need to learn proper form to really benefit from these lifts and avoid injury. My own focus is on powerlifting and I have been lifting for over 10 years and I am still tweaking my form on the compound barbell lifts. [/quote]

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