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 reps/weight to calculate the 1RM.
Other resources:
- 531 2nd Edition Spreadsheet
- another fantastic 531 Spreadsheet.
- Smolov Jr. – 5/3/1 Excel Spreadsheet
- 531 Rotine Generator One and Two
Josh R says
I like this calculator for Wendler’s boring but big 531 routine http://www.workout-calculator.com/2011/05/jim-wendlers-531-boring-but-big/
Nice post though Gregor cheers!