Starting the strong lift 5x5 and have some questions

Starting the strong lift 5x5 and have some questionsHey guys, I'm fairly new to r/fitness but thought I am thinking of starting the SL 5x5 but have quite a few questions A bit about myself.... I'm 22, 6'3" and 230 pounds. Not fat but have a layer on my stomach I wouldn't mind shedding. I've been working out about 4 times a week since January doing a day for chest, back, legs, then shoulders/arms. I've had good results but I don't think I'm training efficiently or properly. I come from a hockey background (former OHL player) and have had a lot of experiences in training but mostly cardio based, I never did much weight lifting because of my natural size. BP 5 rep max... About 225 (I usually use Dumbbells, however) Deadlift 5 rep max... I've never gone over 225 but I don't struggle with it Squats... About 225 (my form is terrible and why I'm really considering the 5x5) Really I just kind of would like to know what to expect. I did workout A today and squatted 5x5 155, OHP 5x5 75 and deadlifted 3x5 (I don't think 1x5 is really enough but hey what do I know) 185. Also, how is subbing in Dumbbells for bench? I generally workout early in the morning by myself but I could use a power rack (however I prefer Dumbbells) Furthermore, I do consider myself a beginner lifter but most of the reviews by people much smaller than me. What kind of results should I expect being a bigger guy and being a bigger guy is SL the best option for me? Lastly, I was thinking of doing dips and push-ups as accessory excersizes for workout A, and chin ups and eventually pulls up for day B. Any thoughts? Sorry for the long post but I've been really hesitant to start and I would really appreciate anyone's input. Thanks guys! submitted by /u/LinkinParkSunGlasses [link] [comments]

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