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When you’re setting out on a new fitness journey, it can be easy to forget to pace yourself. You might get inspired by your favorite content creators or super-fit friends and decide to just go for it.

After months (maybe years) of performing three sets of 12 reps on repeat, your muscles are likely craving a fresh—and heavier—training routine. One path forward: the 5x5 workout plan. The ...