Strong Lifts 5x5 (1 Viewer)

[Harry Manback]

So I've seen a few different fitness/exercise threads here, but nothing specifically for this program:

http://stronglifts.com/5x5/

Pretty simply workout plan for beginners/intermediate lifters. Only 5 different lifts, 3 each day. 3 days a week. 5 sets of 5 reps. (Except deadlift which we will get to later)

Monday:
Squat (5x5)
Bench (5x5)
Lat Row (5x5)

Wednesday:
Squat (5x5)
Deadlift (1x5)
Overhead Press (5x5)

Friday:
Squat (5x5)
Bench (5x5)
Lat Row (5x5)
 

The second week you alternate the workouts, so Wednesday's routine is Monday and so on.

Monday (Week 2):
Squat (5x5)
Deadlift (1x5)
Overhead Press (5x5)

Wednesday (Week 2):
Squat (5x5)
Bench (5x5)
Lat Row (5x5)

Friday (Week 2):
Squat (5x5)
Deadlift (1x5)
Overhead Press (5x5)

You are supposed to add 5lbs each workout, slowly building strength. All you really need is a squat rack, flat bench and a barbell with weights.

I'm considering purchasing the below for ~$610:
http://www.titan.fitness/cages-and-racks/power-rack.html 
http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10793623
http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=41857626

I'm sure you could get things cheaper on Craigslist. I'll thinking about starting this next week, anyone try this? Any FBG fitness gurus have any thoughts?