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Start-strong 5x5 protocol
Start-strong 5x5 protocol: a generic five-by-five strength protocol with two alternating workouts, the add-weight-every-session rule and a deload path…
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What this guide covers
A generic five-by-five strength protocol with two alternating workouts, the add-weight-every-session rule and a deload path, written from first principles rather than copied from any branded program.
How to use it
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Search vocabulary in four languages
Terminology changes across borders. These are example phrases people use for the same subject in Estonian, Finnish, Russian and English; they are included as a practical vocabulary aid, not as hidden keywords.
| Language | Example phrase |
|---|---|
| Estonian | 5x5 jõutreening |
| Finnish | 5x5 voimaharjoittelu |
| Russian | 5x5 силовая программа |
| English | 5x5 strength training program |
Evidence and provenance
The evidence map below records the primary, official or openly licensed material chosen for this guide. It is deliberately visible so a reader can tell the difference between a rule published by an authority, a measured dataset and an editorial explanation.
Source: Exercise-science texts on five-by-five loading and linear progression; no copied program. · checked 2026-09-09
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Scope and boundaries
linearprog covers the general principle; this is the specific 5x5 schedule.
Connected TempoLife guides
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Training Plans
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Lift
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Why it belongs on TempoLife
The progression links to the TempoLife app for logging the lifts and the food behind them.
Frequently asked questions
What does this guide cover?
A generic five-by-five strength protocol with two alternating workouts, the add-weight-every-session rule and a deload path, written from first principles rather than copied from any branded program.
What evidence does it use?
Exercise-science texts on five-by-five loading and linear progression; no copied program.
Where does this guide stop?
linearprog covers the general principle; this is the specific 5x5 schedule.
Turn the reference into a routine
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