Beyond 5/3/1: Simple Training for Extraordinary Results by Jim Wendler is the follow to one of the seminal books on strength for a generation. Since its release, Jim Wendler’s 5/3/1: The Simplest and Most Effective Training System for Raw Strength has become one of the most popular training protocols for anyone looking to increase their […]
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What are the best supplements for 531 training? Jim Wendler’s strength programmes are some of the post popular from the last 10 years. Wendler has written extensively on his training and nutrition but when it comes to supplements, information is more scarce. One reason for this is that Wendler rarely writes about supplementation, or nutrition […]
A few weeks ago my training was pretty flat. I’d had a period where my life had been disrupted and I hadn’t been able to train consistently. Added to that was a back injury I picked up – not deadlifting – but putting my son in the car. It was around this time that I […]
When you train using Jim Wendler’s 5/3/1 programme, you’ll be looking to add in assistance exercises. Assistance exercises (particularly for 531) have two main functions: To work on weak points such as grip or to fix muscle imbalances. Or for plain old muscle growth. But what are the best assistance exercises for 531 if you […]
Boring but Big is one of the most popular variations of Jim Wendler’s 531 – a strength training programme that has been around for over a decade. You can read more about my experiences with 5/3/1 here. I’m no personal trainer. Just a regular Dad who is trying to improve physically as well as personally […]
What are the best assistance exercises for Jim Wendler 5/3/1? That’s a question I’ve thought hard about. And hopefully I’ve got some answers. Keep reading if you want to know more. I’ve long been a big fan of Jim Wendler’s 5/3/1 training programme. One of the things I like about 5/3/1 is the simplicity and […]
You’re a Dad. You like to train, be healthy and have a fit body. But time is always a limiting factor. A traditional gym warm up might consist of: 15 minutes on the stationary bike 5 minutes foam rolling 5 minutes dynamic stretching That’s 25 minutes of your workout warming up. Which was fine when […]