Here is a spreadsheet for Jim Wendler’s 5/3/1 2nd Edition. Instruction: open the spreadsheet choose “File -> Make a Copy” to copy it to your Google Docs or download the spreadsheet via “File -> Download as” and choose your option you can edit the green cells Features: The 2nd edition of 531 takes the assistance exercise into […]
531 2nd Edition by Jim Wendler
Jim Wendler released the 2nd Edition of 5/3/1 – The Simplest and Most Effective Training System to Increase Raw Strength 136 pages of honest advice by a guy who eats his own dog food. More info here and here. The 5/3/1 2nd Edition features new chapters on programming assistance training for all the big assistance lifts. No more questions […]
Snatch Grip Deadlifts
Over at T Nation is an article about the Snatch Grip Deadlift. A great variation with lots of benefits: Upper-back development Posterior chain development Assisting conventional deadlifts It can boost your vertical jump I do 5 sets of 10 reps @60% of my current training max of them as part of my 531 BBB assistance work on deadlift […]
PR Friday
I’m currently in cycle 7 of 531 and am pretty pleased with my progress. Just pulled my pre 531 deadlift 1RM for 5 reps with one or two left in the bank. That exciting feeling before a PR attempt is so addictive. What are your recent PRs?
Jim Wendler on Iron Radio Podcast Powerlifting
Here is some powerlifting talk for your commute. Jim Wendler is guest on the Iron Radio Podcast. Link to mp3: Episode #133 (right click ‘save as’) Topics: 5/3/1 second edition Jim’s current training Raw vs Equipped Lifting what lifts are most effected by equipment What suits and shirts beginners should buy
531 BBB with Extra High Rep Squats
Jim Wendler on modifying the 531 Boring But Big (BBB) Squat If you eat well this high volume approach in addition to your normal 5/3/1 sets will make you grow. Cycle 1 – 5 sets of 10 @ 30-50% of training max.Cycle 2 – 5 sets of 12 @ 30-50% of training max.Cycle 3 – […]
531 Deload Week 4 with 3×3
Jim Wendler responded to a common 5/3/1 question. What to do on week 4 – the deload week if you don’t want to completely deload? Week 1 – 3×5 (as normal)Week 2 – 3×3 (as normal)Week 3 – 5/3/1 (as normal)Week 4 – 65%x3, 75%x3, 85%x3 (don’t go for max reps)
531 Spreadsheet Download
Update: New version (1.28) available here. Here is another fantastic 5/3/1 Spreadsheet by poteto Download it here for free. Features: Works with kg or lbs Theoretical 1RM calculator Choose your own increments per cycle Re-order your workout and choose workout days Rounding to the nearest multiple of your choice Displays a full year’s worth of cycles […]
531 Bodybuilding Template
If Boring But Big was not enough for you, Jim Wendler has a 5/3/1, 4 day split hybrid for bodybuilders. Day 1: Shoulders and Biceps Standing Military Press – 5/3/1 DB Military Press – 4 x12 Side Laterals/Rear Laterals – 4 x12 Barbell Curls – 4 x12 Preacher Curls – 4 x10 Day 2: Back Deadlift – […]