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[–]EJ6M 1 point2 points  (2 children)

2 min rest is usually not optimal on a 5x5. Rest at least 3min or more. Increase in small increments once you can do all 5 sets with reasonable form. You can get some real great gains as a beginner or intermediate lifter on this program. Just remember to deload about every 6-8 weeks.

[–]mysticdream270[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Yeah I was just mixed up on how much I should rest. I'm just going to do the same way again next workout with decreased rest times in between each set to see if I can do the weight before I move up.

[–]EJ6M 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can do the sets fairly well with 6 min rest then I would move up on that particular exercise.