Back in the gym today and looking for advice. I'm familiar with 5x5 and lifting for strength gains, but am looking to adapt that kind of simple routine (I like how time efficient it is, and compound lifts are fun) towards muscular endurance. I don't want to gain any mass really (a little wouldn't hurt too much), I want to train my muscles so I can support myself better in running and cycling.
I'm hoping it's as simple as drop the weight and make it 5x10/15 (5 sets of 10/15 reps)...
My suspicion is that won’t work. I think you are trying to improve core strength - squatting will do that amongst other compound lifts.
Heavier weight will require stronger core.
I think I’m starting to get boring by mentioning Stronglifts yet again!
Back in the gym today and looking for advice. I'm familiar with 5x5 and lifting for strength gains, but am looking to adapt that kind of simple routine (I like how time efficient it is, and compound lifts are fun) towards muscular endurance. I don't want to gain any mass really (a little wouldn't hurt too much), I want to train my muscles so I can support myself better in running and cycling.
I'm hoping it's as simple as drop the weight and make it 5x10/15 (5 sets of 10/15 reps)...