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[quote=Anonymous][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 have been weightlifting for about 8 years. I have done a number of different programs. [b]5 X 5 is my least favorite in terms of building muscle definition, since it focuses more on strength.[/b] I also found the compound lifts were super taxing on my pelvic floor. I do a dumbbell program now and [b]have very pronounced muscle definition as long as I keep my diet in check.[/b] And I only lift about 2-3 times a week for 30-45 mins at a time. (Stats for reference: 42, female, 5 foot 1, 112 lbs)

But really, everyone has different preferences and there is no one size fits all.[/quote]

There is no program that "builds muscle definition rather than strength". To get muscle definition, as you say yourself, keep your diet in check. If you do Stronglifts 5x5 while keeping your diet in check, you will have muscle definition - as well as being strong.[/quote]

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