how many sets with 5's?

[bilknu]

Hi, I notice on some threads people were talking about doing as many as 4 sets while doing their 5's. I thought with HST you were only supposed to do 1 or at most 2 sets? I'm confused. Thanks.

 

[BIZ]

Everyone has a different tolerance for volume in terms of sets. In that case, you should be instinctive in how many sets you do. When doing fifteens, 1-2 sets is enough being your total voulume (if you are doing total body) will be high. As you progress through the fives, you may find it beneficial to do a few more sets (3-4) and maybe decrease number of exercises too to make up for the increased volume. Just a thought. Personally, I do 4 sets on compound movements like squats, bench, rows...and 2 sets on isolation exercises such as lateral raise, bis, and tris.