5×5 Program: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Building Strength, Muscle, and Power (The Strength Field Guide Series Book 5)

Price: $2.99
(as of Mar 26, 2026 19:31:07 UTC – Details)

New to lifting and tired of guessing what to do in the gym? This book gives you a clear, step-by-step 5×5 strength training program so you always know exactly which exercises to do, how many sets and reps to perform, and how much weight to put on the bar—without getting lost in complicated theory or advanced routines.

Understand what a 5×5 strength program is, why it works so well for beginners, and how to tell if it fits your goals, schedule, and current fitness level.Set up a safe, simple training environment in a commercial gym or home gym, including the exact equipment you need for squats, presses, rows, and deadlifts.Learn clear, repeatable technique cues for the squat, bench press, overhead press, barbell row, and deadlift so you can lift with confidence and avoid common beginner mistakes.Follow a ready-made weekly plan with Workout A and Workout B, including warm-up structure, rest times, and a realistic three-day training schedule.Choose smart starting weights and apply precise rules for adding load each session, so you can see steady progress without grinding or guessing.Handle missed reps, stalls, and deloads using simple decision rules, so you always know when to repeat a weight, when to back off, and when to move on.Use straightforward recovery and nutrition guidelines, plus an 8–12 week implementation plan and training log templates, to run a full 5×5 cycle from day one.

Who this is for
This book is for complete beginners and early lifters who want a no-nonsense barbell program they can actually follow. If you want to get stronger, build some muscle, and feel solid under the bar using a simple 5×5 routine—without spending hours researching programs—this field guide is built for you.

Who this is NOT for
This is not an advanced training manual. If you are already running complex periodized programs, chasing elite powerlifting totals, or looking for detailed exercise science, mobility systems, or full meal plans, this book will be too basic and too focused on beginner 5×5 work.

About the Author
Adrian Antoni Kirkham writes practical strength training field guides for everyday lifters. His focus is on clear instructions, simple rules, and build-ready programs that help beginners walk into the gym with a plan instead of confusion.

Start your first 8–12 weeks of structured barbell training with a clear roadmap. If you want a straightforward 5×5 program that tells you exactly what to do each session—and how to keep progressing when things get harder—this book gives you the structure, rules, and tools to get started today.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0GL4YZ8QC
Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 3, 2026
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 537 KB
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 162 pages
Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Book 5 of 10 ‏ : ‎ The Strength Field Guide Series
Best Sellers Rank: #884,154 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #552 in Weight Training (Kindle Store) #1,034 in Sports Training (Kindle Store) #1,207 in Weight Training (Books)