The old 5x5 routine is still a solid strength routine. I have done it with success. The key is to add 5 pounds each workout you do. The first example is the traditional 5x5 routine that I modified with some extra auxillary work…
Monday (Workout A)
Squat - 5x5
Bench Press - 5x5
Barbell Row - 5x5
Assistance Work
2 sets of DB Shoulder Press
3 sets of tricep pushdowns
Wednesday (Workout B)
Squat - 5x5
Military Press - 5x5
Deadlift - 5x5
Assistance Work
4 sets of Hammer Strength Chest Press
3 sets of Hyperextensions
3 sets of Machine Bicep Curls
Friday - (Workout A)
Squat- 5x5
Bench Press - 5x5
Barbell Row - 5x5
Assistance Work
3 sets of Barbell Curls
3 sets of Skull Krushers
The Next week will look like this… Monday - Workout B, Wednesday, A, Friday- B. And so on for the following week.