Here is a fantastic Texas Method Excel Spreadsheet. (via) Download it on Google Docs (File + “Make a Copy” or “Download as”) Features: Instructions come with it Enter your stats and chose your increments Even gives you charts of your progress Update: Here is another TM Spreadsheet (via) Update: Version 2.3
How To Create Your Own Training Program
Over at Elite FTS Dan E. posted an excellent step by step guide on How to create your own training program. He walks you through the various training variables like volume, intensity, recovery time, rest etc. Ideal if you want to help new years resolution newbies understand not only what they should do but why they should do […]
531 Excel Spreadsheet by Poteto v1.28
Poteto updated his awesome Excel Spreadsheet for Jim Wendler’s 5/3/1. Download: in xls or xlsx format Update: Version 1.3 xls or xlsx Version 1.28 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 […]
3 Day Beginner Olympic Weightlifting Program
Greg Everett on The Most Basic Program In The World. Day 1SnatchSnatch PullFront Squat Day 2JerkPush PressOverhead Squat Day 3Clean & JerkClean PullBack Squat Sets and Reps Week 1: start conservative Week 3-4: add weight, decrease reps if necessary For example, you might do triples in the snatch, clean and jerk on week 1, doubles […]
4 Day Bodybuilding Split POF
Here is a nice post about the golden age of bodybuilding. It features a classic 4 day Bodybuilding POF (positions of flexion) routine. POF (positions of flexion) training was created by Steve Holman, editor of Ironman magazine. A POF routine has three positions which can be achieved in 2-3 movements for each bodypart. Mid range Position: Regular compound movements, […]
531 Routine Calculator Excel Spreadsheet
Here is an awesome little 531 Routine calculator excel spreadsheet. (via) It makes an A6 sized printable card. Perfect if you don’t want to schlepp around your smartphone in the gym. Instruction: Go here. Under ‘File’, choose ‘Edit Online’, ‘Download Original’ or ‘Make a Copy’ to import it to your Google Docs account. Enter the units/increment size and your current […]
Development of the Russian Conjugate System
Via Waxman’s Gym comes this interesting read. “The Development of the Russian Conjugate Sequence System” by Tom Myslinski
Starting Strength Routine Generator Spreadsheet
Here is a spreadsheet that generates your complete Starting Strength routine, warm-ups included. Instruction: Go to File – ‘Make a Copy’ to save it to you Google Docs or ‘Download as’ you can edit the yellow fields
StrongLifts 5×5 iPhone App
Over at StrongLifts Mehdi announced the StrongLifts 5×5 iPhone app. It is a free app. Get it here. Got suggestions? Talk to the developers here. More info about StrongLifts 5×5 here and a summary here.