Yesterday I stumbled across the following question on reddit: Do you train the Pendlay row as a “main lift” or accessory lift? Commenter shlevon has a really good point about the attitude with which you should approach the exercises. I honestly think the Wendler-esque logic of primary vs. assistance is kind of a silly dividing […]
531 Powerlifting Overwarm Singles Spreadsheet
Redditor OVERLY_CYNICAL made a 531 spreadsheet variation that incorporates ‘Overwarm Singles’ (a.k.a. PAP – Post Activation Potentiation). Basically throwing in a heavier single after your warm up reps and before your work set. Get the 5/3/1 for Powerlifting paperback / ebook to understand the program. Features: the cycle goes 3/5/1 so it’s heavy-light-heavy-light You type your AMRAP score in the red box […]
Feature Packed 531 Excel Spreadsheet
Last week I came across this feature packed 5/3/1 Excel spreadsheet by a redditor. At first it was missing some features, which have now been added in v2.1. Download: Google Docs (open link and choose File – ‘Make a Copy’ or ‘Download as’) Features: 3/5/1 for Powerlifters Templates progress tracker graphs that automatically update stall feature – choose […]
531 Spreadsheet with Rep Goal Calculator
Give redditor diregna an upvote for making a 5/3/1 Excel Spreadsheet which also calculates the number of reps to aim for, based on your previous week’s estimated 1RM. Download: link to Google Docs (choose ‘File’ – ‘Make a Copy’ or ‘Download as’) Features: Rep goal (details below) Assistance Planner (new in v3.0) featuring Boring but Big and Simplest Strength […]
“Programs Work” – Experiences with a Year on 5/3/1
Gabe from “A Year on Wendler’s 5/3/1” put up his final post. I have been following his blog since mid 2011. He documented his progress following 5/3/1 (intermixed with a cycle of smolov for squats and smolov jr. for bench). And it was fun to see and learn how he approached / adjusted the program. His […]
531 for Top End Strength Spreadsheet
Check out 531 for Top End Strength. A variation of 531 for powerlifters & strongmen. Like 5/3/1 we are going to use the standard approach to this programme and use a 3 weeks building up and 1 week down approach since this works repeatably well for the vast majority of people. However on the down […]
531 2nd Edition Spreadsheet #2
Here another spreadsheet for Jim Wendler’s 5/3/1 2nd Edition. Instruction: go here go to ‘File’ and chose ‘Make a Copy’ or ‘Download as’ Here is another 531 2nd Edition Spreadsheet.
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 […]
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 […]