Jim Wendler was on J&M Strength and Conditioning Radio. 60 minute interview Link to MP3 Or listen here:
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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 […]
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
Jim Wendler’s tips for grip strength
Jim Wendler’s tips for grip strength do reps, not just singles on pulling exercises, like deadlifts and cleans rope/towel chins Kroc rows (high rep, one-arm dumbbell row) Overhand Grip Deadlift Lose weight
Build Bigger Neck and Traps at your Home Gym
Jim Wendler on building a bigger traps and neck (a.k.a. the yoke) in your home gym. Neck Harness Neck Curls (demo) do multiple sets of 25-50 it’s about VOLUME, lighter weights, higher reps Band Pull Aparts (demo) 100 reps a day with a mini-band or a light band standing and arms straight in front of you, shoulder […]
Good Mornings as Deadlift Assistance Exercise
The worlds best deadlift assistance exercise according to Jim Wendler The Good Morning I get asked all the time what the best exercises are for increasing the deadlift. Combine GM’s, squats, abdominal work and some Kroc rows and you are setting yourself up for success. Push all these exercises; make them strong. There are no secrets out […]
When to go to failure?
From the latest Blood and Chalk Volume 11 by Jim Wendler T NATION: Hey Jim, I’m a bodybuilder at heart. When should accessories be taken to failure? JW: This is easy to answer. If the assistance lift is a multi-joint assistance lift and requires mental preparation, technique, balance, coordination (front squat, good morning, safety bar […]
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)